Colocasia fallax vs Zamioculcas

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Zamioculcas
Bright indirect
Water
Colocasia fallax
High
Zamioculcas
Moderate
Difficulty
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Zamioculcas
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Colocasia fallax
Zamioculcas
Family
Colocasia fallax
Araceae
Zamioculcas
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...

Zamioculcas

Zamioculcas is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, containing the single species Zamioculcas zamiifolia. It is a tropical herbaceous perennial plant, and is native to eastern Africa,...

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":"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 Zamioculcas?

For ease of care, Zamioculcas. Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty while Zamioculcas is easy difficulty.

Do Colocasia fallax and Zamioculcas need the same light?

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

Are Colocasia fallax and Zamioculcas safe for pets?

Colocasia fallax is pet-safe and Zamioculcas is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Colocasia fallax and Zamioculcas together?

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