Alocasia princeps vs Colocasia fallax
Side-by-side comparison
Choosing between Alocasia princeps and Colocasia fallax depends on your specific needs and priorities.
When it comes to water, Alocasia princeps offers Moderate compared to Colocasia fallax's High. When it comes to difficulty, Alocasia princeps offers Hard compared to Colocasia fallax's Moderate. When it comes to toxic to pets, Alocasia princeps offers true compared to Colocasia fallax's false.
Below is a detailed side-by-side breakdown to help you make an informed decision between these two plants.
| 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
- Bright indirect vs Bright indirect
- Water
- Moderate vs High
- Difficulty
- Hard vs Moderate
- Toxic To Pets
- Yes vs No
- Family
- Araceae vs Araceae
- Max Height
- vs
- Native Region
- Borneo vs 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.