Colocasia fallax vs Arrowhead Vine

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Syngonium podophyllum
Bright indirect
Water
Colocasia fallax
High
Syngonium podophyllum
Moderate
Difficulty
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Syngonium podophyllum
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Colocasia fallax
Syngonium podophyllum
Family
Colocasia fallax
Araceae
Syngonium podophyllum
Araceae

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...

Syngonium podophyllum

Syngonium podophyllum is a species of aroid that is a popular houseplant. Common names include: arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, arrowhead philodendron, goosefoot, nephthytis, African evergreen, and...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"High","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Easy"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"No","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"Varies","b":"3-6 ft (trailing)"}
Native Region
{"a":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China","b":"a wide region of Latin America from Mexico through Bolivia"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Colocasia fallax or Arrowhead Vine?

For ease of care, Arrowhead Vine. Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty while Arrowhead Vine is easy difficulty.

Do Colocasia fallax and Arrowhead Vine need the same light?

Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect while Arrowhead Vine prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Colocasia fallax and Arrowhead Vine safe for pets?

Colocasia fallax is pet-safe and Arrowhead Vine is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Colocasia fallax and Arrowhead Vine together?

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