Anthurium vittariifolium vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

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

Anthurium vittariifolium

Anthurium vittariifolium is a species of flowering plant in the genus Anthurium native to the Amazon basin; southeast Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and northern Brazil. With its long, pendulous leaves that...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Anthurium vittariifolium and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

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

Are Anthurium vittariifolium and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Anthurium vittariifolium and Colocasia fallax together?

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