Elephant Ear vs Pachira glabra (no common name)

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Bright indirect
Pachira glabra
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Moderate
Pachira glabra
Moderate
Difficulty
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Hard
Pachira glabra
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Pachira glabra
Family
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Araceae
Pachira glabra
Malvaceae

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...

Pachira glabra

Pachira glabra is a tropical wetland tree in the mallow family, Malvaceae, native to eastern Brazil, where it grows along waterways. It is generally known by the nonscientific names Guinea peanut,...

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":"No"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Malvaceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"2-6 ft","b":"Varies"}
Native Region
{"a":"","b":"eastern Brazil"}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Elephant Ear and Pachira glabra (no common name) need the same light?

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

Are Elephant Ear and Pachira glabra (no common name) safe for pets?

Elephant Ear is toxic to pets and Pachira glabra (no common name) is pet-safe.

Can I grow Elephant Ear and Pachira glabra (no common name) together?

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