Alocasia sanderiana vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

Choosing between Alocasia sanderiana and Colocasia fallax depends on your specific needs and priorities.

When it comes to water, Alocasia sanderiana offers Moderate compared to Colocasia fallax's High. When it comes to difficulty, Alocasia sanderiana offers Hard compared to Colocasia fallax's Moderate. When it comes to toxic to pets, Alocasia sanderiana 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.

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

Alocasia sanderiana

Alocasia sanderiana, commonly known as the kris plant or Sander's alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to Northern Mindanao in the Philippines, but is commonly grown as an...

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
vs the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Alocasia sanderiana and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia sanderiana and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia sanderiana and Colocasia fallax together?

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