Alocasia reginula vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Alocasia reginula
Bright indirect
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia reginula
Moderate
Colocasia fallax
High
Difficulty
Alocasia reginula
Hard
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia reginula
Colocasia fallax
Family
Alocasia reginula
Araceae
Colocasia fallax
Araceae

Alocasia reginula

Alocasia reginula, black velvet, is a species of flowering cormous aroid, native to Sabah state in Malaysia. This plant, often referred to as one of the "jewel" Alocasias, became increasingly popular...

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":"Sabah state in Malaysia","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Alocasia reginula or Colocasia fallax?

For ease of care, Colocasia fallax. Alocasia reginula is hard difficulty while Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty.

Do Alocasia reginula and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

Alocasia reginula prefers bright indirect while Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Alocasia reginula and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

Alocasia reginula is toxic to pets and Colocasia fallax is pet-safe.

Can I grow Alocasia reginula and Colocasia fallax together?

They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.