Elephant Ear vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Bright indirect
Scindapsus pictus
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Moderate
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Difficulty
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Hard
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Scindapsus pictus
Family
Alocasia × mortfontanensis
Araceae
Scindapsus pictus
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...

Scindapsus pictus

Scindapsus pictus, commonly called satin pothos, silver pothos, or silver vine, is a species of flowering plant in the aroid or arum family, Araceae, native to Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java,...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
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":"Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Elephant Ear or Scindapsus pictus?

For ease of care, Scindapsus pictus. Elephant Ear is hard difficulty while Scindapsus pictus is moderate difficulty.

Do Elephant Ear and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

Elephant Ear prefers bright indirect while Scindapsus pictus prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Elephant Ear and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

Elephant Ear is toxic to pets and Scindapsus pictus is pet-safe.

Can I grow Elephant Ear and Scindapsus pictus together?

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