Elephant Ear vs Arrowhead Vine
Side-by-side comparison
Choosing between Alocasia × mortfontanensis and Syngonium podophyllum depends on your specific needs and priorities.
When it comes to difficulty, Alocasia × mortfontanensis offers Hard compared to Syngonium podophyllum's Easy.
Below is a detailed side-by-side breakdown to help you make an informed decision between these two plants.
| Alocasia × mortfontanensis | Attribute | Syngonium podophyllum |
|---|---|---|
| Bright indirect | Light | Bright indirect |
| Moderate | Water | Moderate |
| Hard | Difficulty | Easy |
| ✓ | Toxic to Pets | ✓ |
| Araceae | Family | Araceae |
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Alocasia × mortfontanensis, the African mask plant or Amazonian elephant ear, is an artificial hybrid species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. Its parents are Alocasia longiloba and Alocasia...
Syngonium podophyllum
Syngonium podophyllum is a species of aroid that is a popular houseplant. Common names include: arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, arrowhead philodendron, goosefoot, nephthytis, African evergreen, and...
Comparison Summary
- Light
- Bright indirect vs Bright indirect
- Water
- Moderate vs Moderate
- Difficulty
- Hard vs Easy
- Toxic To Pets
- Yes vs Yes
- Family
- Araceae vs Araceae
- Max Height
- 2-6 ft vs 3-6 ft (trailing)
- Native Region
- vs a wide region of Latin America from Mexico through Bolivia
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is easier to care for, Elephant Ear or Arrowhead Vine?
For ease of care, Arrowhead Vine. Elephant Ear is hard difficulty while Arrowhead Vine is easy difficulty.
Do Elephant Ear and Arrowhead Vine need the same light?
Elephant Ear prefers bright indirect while Arrowhead Vine prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.
Are Elephant Ear and Arrowhead Vine safe for pets?
Elephant Ear is toxic to pets and Arrowhead Vine is toxic to pets.
Can I grow Elephant Ear and Arrowhead Vine together?
Yes, they have similar care needs and can be grown side by side.