Alocasia reversa vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia reversa

Alocasia reversa is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Borneo. In its native habitat it is found on limestone outcrops, so as a houseplant it does not need heavy watering....

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 reversa or Colocasia fallax?

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

Do Alocasia reversa and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia reversa and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia reversa and Colocasia fallax together?

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