Elephant Ear vs Zamioculcas (no common name)

Side-by-side comparison

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

Zamioculcas

Zamioculcas is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, containing the single species Zamioculcas zamiifolia. It is a tropical herbaceous perennial plant, and is native to eastern Africa,...

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 Zamioculcas (no common name)?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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