Colocasia fallax vs Split-Leaf Philodendron

Side-by-side comparison

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

Philodendron bipinnatifidum, synonyms including Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum and Philodendron selloanum, is a plant in the genus Philodendron, in the family Araceae. The species is native to South...

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":"4-6 ft indoors"}
Native Region
{"a":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China","b":"South America, namely to Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Colocasia fallax or Split-Leaf Philodendron?

For ease of care, Split-Leaf Philodendron. Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty while Split-Leaf Philodendron is easy difficulty.

Do Colocasia fallax and Split-Leaf Philodendron need the same light?

Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect while Split-Leaf Philodendron prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Colocasia fallax and Split-Leaf Philodendron safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Colocasia fallax and Split-Leaf Philodendron together?

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