Colocasia fallax vs Philodendron campii

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Philodendron campii
Bright indirect
Water
Colocasia fallax
High
Philodendron campii
Moderate
Difficulty
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Philodendron campii
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Colocasia fallax
Philodendron campii
Family
Colocasia fallax
Araceae
Philodendron campii
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 campii

Philodendron campii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and to adjoining parts of Brazil. It is found in wet tropical forests, and it is...

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":"3-6 ft"}
Native Region
{"a":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China","b":"Colombia, Ecuador"}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

For ease of care, both are similar. Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty while Philodendron campii is moderate difficulty.

Do Colocasia fallax and Philodendron campii need the same light?

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

Are Colocasia fallax and Philodendron campii safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Colocasia fallax and Philodendron campii together?

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