Elephant Ear vs Epipremnum pinnatum (no common name)

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Bright indirect
Epipremnum pinnatum
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Moderate
Epipremnum pinnatum
Moderate
Difficulty
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Hard
Epipremnum pinnatum
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Epipremnum pinnatum
Family
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Araceae
Epipremnum pinnatum
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...

Epipremnum pinnatum

Epipremnum pinnatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It has many common names, including centipede tongavine, taro vine, silver vine and dragon-tail plant. In the Philippines, it...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Hard","b":"Easy"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"Yes","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"2-6 ft","b":"Varies"}
Native Region
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Elephant Ear or Epipremnum pinnatum (no common name)?

For ease of care, Epipremnum pinnatum (no common name). Elephant Ear is hard difficulty while Epipremnum pinnatum (no common name) is easy difficulty.

Do Elephant Ear and Epipremnum pinnatum (no common name) need the same light?

Elephant Ear prefers bright indirect while Epipremnum pinnatum (no common name) prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Elephant Ear and Epipremnum pinnatum (no common name) safe for pets?

Elephant Ear is toxic to pets and Epipremnum pinnatum (no common name) is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Elephant Ear and Epipremnum pinnatum (no common name) together?

Yes, they have similar care needs and can be grown side by side.