Alocasia zebrina vs Colocasia fallax
Side-by-side comparison
| Alocasia zebrina | Attribute | Colocasia fallax |
|---|---|---|
| Bright indirect | Light | Bright indirect |
| Moderate | Water | High |
| Hard | Difficulty | Moderate |
| ✓ | Toxic to Pets | ✗ |
| Araceae | Family | Araceae |
Alocasia zebrina
Alocasia zebrina, commonly known as the zebra plant or zebrina alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, and Alabat in the...
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":"","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is easier to care for, Alocasia zebrina or Colocasia fallax?
For ease of care, Colocasia fallax. Alocasia zebrina is hard difficulty while Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty.
Do Alocasia zebrina and Colocasia fallax need the same light?
Alocasia zebrina prefers bright indirect while Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.
Are Alocasia zebrina and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?
Alocasia zebrina is toxic to pets and Colocasia fallax is pet-safe.
Can I grow Alocasia zebrina and Colocasia fallax together?
They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.