Colocasia fallax vs Monstera acuminata

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Monstera acuminata
Bright indirect
Water
Colocasia fallax
High
Monstera acuminata
Moderate
Difficulty
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Monstera acuminata
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Colocasia fallax
Monstera acuminata
Family
Colocasia fallax
Araceae
Monstera acuminata
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...

Monstera acuminata

Monstera acuminata, or shingle plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae which is widespread from Mexico to Central America. It is abundant in central Petén and extends north to San...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"High","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"No","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"Varies","b":"Varies"}
Native Region
{"a":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China","b":""}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Colocasia fallax or Monstera acuminata?

For ease of care, both are similar. Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty while Monstera acuminata is moderate difficulty.

Do Colocasia fallax and Monstera acuminata need the same light?

Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect while Monstera acuminata prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Colocasia fallax and Monstera acuminata safe for pets?

Colocasia fallax is pet-safe and Monstera acuminata is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Colocasia fallax and Monstera acuminata together?

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