Anthurium scherzerianum vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

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

Anthurium scherzerianum

Anthurium scherzerianum, the flamingo flower or pigtail plant, is a species of Anthurium native to Costa Rica. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental...

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":"Costa Rica","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Anthurium scherzerianum and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

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

Are Anthurium scherzerianum and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Anthurium scherzerianum and Colocasia fallax together?

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