Colocasia fallax vs Spathiphyllum cannifolium

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Bright indirect
Water
Colocasia fallax
High
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Moderate
Difficulty
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Colocasia fallax
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Family
Colocasia fallax
Araceae
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
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...

Spathiphyllum cannifolium

Spathiphyllum cannifolium, the canna-leaf peace lily or spatheflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to wet tropical areas of Trinidad and northern and western...

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":"","b":"2 ft"}
Native Region
{"a":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China","b":"wet tropical areas of Trinidad and northern and western S..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Colocasia fallax or Spathiphyllum cannifolium?

For ease of care, both are similar. Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty while Spathiphyllum cannifolium is moderate difficulty.

Do Colocasia fallax and Spathiphyllum cannifolium need the same light?

Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect while Spathiphyllum cannifolium prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Colocasia fallax and Spathiphyllum cannifolium safe for pets?

Colocasia fallax is pet-safe and Spathiphyllum cannifolium is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Colocasia fallax and Spathiphyllum cannifolium together?

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