Alocasia sarawakensis vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

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

When it comes to water, Alocasia sarawakensis offers Moderate compared to Colocasia fallax's High. When it comes to difficulty, Alocasia sarawakensis offers Hard compared to Colocasia fallax's Moderate. When it comes to toxic to pets, Alocasia sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis
Bright indirect
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia sarawakensis
Moderate
Colocasia fallax
High
Difficulty
Alocasia sarawakensis
Hard
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia sarawakensis
Colocasia fallax
Family
Alocasia sarawakensis
Araceae
Colocasia fallax
Araceae

Alocasia sarawakensis

Alocasia sarawakensis is a species of flowering plant in the elephant ear genus Alocasia, native to Borneo. Unusually for an aroid, it is a freshwater swamp forest obligate, preferring well-lit...

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
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Native Region
Borneo vs the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Alocasia sarawakensis and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia sarawakensis and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia sarawakensis and Colocasia fallax together?

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