Anthurium watermaliense vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

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

Anthurium watermaliense

Anthurium watermaliense, the black anthurium or black prince, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. Its dark purple spathes make it popular...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Anthurium watermaliense and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

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

Are Anthurium watermaliense and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Anthurium watermaliense and Colocasia fallax together?

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