Anthurium crenatum vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Anthurium crenatum
Bright indirect
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Water
Anthurium crenatum
Moderate
Colocasia fallax
High
Difficulty
Anthurium crenatum
Moderate
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Anthurium crenatum
Colocasia fallax
Family
Anthurium crenatum
Araceae
Colocasia fallax
Araceae

Anthurium crenatum

Anthurium crenatum, the scalloped laceleaf, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and introduced to 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":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"","b":""}
Native Region
{"a":"the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Anthurium crenatum or Colocasia fallax?

For ease of care, both are similar. Anthurium crenatum is moderate difficulty while Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty.

Do Anthurium crenatum and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

Anthurium crenatum prefers bright indirect while Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Anthurium crenatum and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

Anthurium crenatum is toxic to pets and Colocasia fallax is pet-safe.

Can I grow Anthurium crenatum and Colocasia fallax together?

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