Colocasia fallax vs Heartleaf Philodendron

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Philodendron hederaceum
Bright indirect
Water
Colocasia fallax
High
Philodendron hederaceum
Moderate
Difficulty
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Philodendron hederaceum
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Colocasia fallax
Philodendron hederaceum
Family
Colocasia fallax
Araceae
Philodendron hederaceum
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...

Philodendron hederaceum

Philodendron hederaceum, the heartleaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Central America and the Caribbean which is common in the houseplant trade....

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":"Central America and the Caribbean which is common in the ..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Colocasia fallax or Heartleaf Philodendron?

For ease of care, Heartleaf Philodendron. Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty while Heartleaf Philodendron is easy difficulty.

Do Colocasia fallax and Heartleaf Philodendron need the same light?

Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect while Heartleaf Philodendron prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Colocasia fallax and Heartleaf Philodendron safe for pets?

Colocasia fallax is pet-safe and Heartleaf Philodendron is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Colocasia fallax and Heartleaf Philodendron together?

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