Elephant Ear vs Scindapsus treubii

Side-by-side comparison

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

Scindapsus treubii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Peninsular Malaysia, northwestern Borneo, and Java. A climber, it is typically found in tropical rainforests....

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":"Peninsular Malaysia, northwestern Borneo"}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Elephant Ear and Scindapsus treubii need the same light?

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

Are Elephant Ear and Scindapsus treubii safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Elephant Ear and Scindapsus treubii together?

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