Alocasia princeps vs Colocasia fallax
Side-by-side comparison
| Alocasia princeps | Attribute | Colocasia fallax |
|---|---|---|
| Bright indirect | Light | Bright indirect |
| Moderate | Water | High |
| Hard | Difficulty | Moderate |
| ✓ | Toxic to Pets | ✗ |
| Araceae | Family | Araceae |
Alocasia princeps
Alocasia princeps is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Borneo. With its V-shaped leaves it is sometimes kept as a houseplant. There are two cultivars, 'Purple Cloak' and...
Colocasia fallax
Colocasia fallax, the silver leaf dwarf elephant ear or dwarf taro, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China, and mainland...
Comparison Summary
- Light
- {"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
- Water
- {"a":"Moderate","b":"High"}
- Difficulty
- {"a":"Hard","b":"Moderate"}
- Toxic To Pets
- {"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
- Family
- {"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
- Max Height
- {"a":"","b":""}
- Native Region
- {"a":"Borneo","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is easier to care for, Alocasia princeps or Colocasia fallax?
For ease of care, Colocasia fallax. Alocasia princeps is hard difficulty while Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty.
Do Alocasia princeps and Colocasia fallax need the same light?
Alocasia princeps prefers bright indirect while Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.
Are Alocasia princeps and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?
Alocasia princeps is toxic to pets and Colocasia fallax is pet-safe.
Can I grow Alocasia princeps and Colocasia fallax together?
They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.