Elephant Ear vs Colocasia fallax
Side-by-side comparison
| Alocasia × mortfontanensis | Attribute | Colocasia fallax |
|---|---|---|
| Bright indirect | Light | Bright indirect |
| Moderate | Water | High |
| Hard | Difficulty | Moderate |
| ✓ | 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...
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...
Comparison Summary
- Light
- {"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
- Water
- {"a":"Moderate","b":"High"}
- Difficulty
- {"a":"Hard","b":"Moderate"}
- Toxic To Pets
- {"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
- Family
- {"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
- Max Height
- {"a":"2-6 ft","b":"Varies"}
- Native Region
- {"a":"","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is easier to care for, Elephant Ear or Colocasia fallax?
For ease of care, Colocasia fallax. Elephant Ear is hard difficulty while Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty.
Do Elephant Ear and Colocasia fallax need the same light?
Elephant Ear prefers bright indirect while Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.
Are Elephant Ear and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?
Elephant Ear is toxic to pets and Colocasia fallax is pet-safe.
Can I grow Elephant Ear and Colocasia fallax together?
They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.