Colocasia fallax vs Golden Pothos

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Epipremnum aureum
Low light
Water
Colocasia fallax
High
Epipremnum aureum
Low
Difficulty
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Epipremnum aureum
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Colocasia fallax
Epipremnum aureum
Family
Colocasia fallax
Araceae
Epipremnum aureum
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...

Epipremnum aureum

Pothos is a species in the arum family Araceae, native to Mo'orea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The species is a popular houseplant in temperate regions, but has also become naturalised...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Low light"}
Water
{"a":"High","b":"Low"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Easy"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"No","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"Varies","b":"6-10 ft (trailing)"}
Native Region
{"a":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China","b":""}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Colocasia fallax or Golden Pothos?

For ease of care, Golden Pothos. Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty while Golden Pothos is easy difficulty.

Do Colocasia fallax and Golden Pothos need the same light?

Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect while Golden Pothos prefers low light.

Are Colocasia fallax and Golden Pothos safe for pets?

Colocasia fallax is pet-safe and Golden Pothos is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Colocasia fallax and Golden Pothos together?

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