Colocasia fallax vs Philodendron gigas

Side-by-side comparison

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

Philodendron gigas is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to Panama, first described in 1997.

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":""}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Colocasia fallax and Philodendron gigas need the same light?

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

Are Colocasia fallax and Philodendron gigas safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Colocasia fallax and Philodendron gigas together?

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