Englerarum vs Arrowhead Vine

Side-by-side comparison

Choosing between Englerarum and Syngonium podophyllum depends on your specific needs and priorities.

When it comes to difficulty, Englerarum offers Moderate compared to Syngonium podophyllum's Easy. When it comes to toxic to pets, Englerarum offers false compared to Syngonium podophyllum's true.

Below is a detailed side-by-side breakdown to help you make an informed decision between these two plants.

Light
Englerarum
Bright indirect
Syngonium podophyllum
Bright indirect
Water
Englerarum
Moderate
Syngonium podophyllum
Moderate
Difficulty
Englerarum
Moderate
Syngonium podophyllum
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Englerarum
Syngonium podophyllum
Family
Englerarum
Araceae
Syngonium podophyllum
Araceae

Englerarum

Englerarum montanum, the dwarf upright elephant ear or dwarf taro, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. The sole member of its genus, Englerarum, it is a perennial native to Laos,...

Syngonium podophyllum

Syngonium podophyllum is a species of aroid that is a popular houseplant. Common names include: arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, arrowhead philodendron, goosefoot, nephthytis, African evergreen, and...

Comparison Summary

Light
Bright indirect vs Bright indirect
Water
Moderate vs Moderate
Difficulty
Moderate vs Easy
Toxic To Pets
No vs Yes
Family
Araceae vs Araceae
Max Height
Varies vs 3-6 ft (trailing)
Native Region
Laos, Thailand, the Kachin Hills of Myanmar vs a wide region of Latin America from Mexico through Bolivia

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Englerarum or Arrowhead Vine?

For ease of care, Arrowhead Vine. Englerarum is moderate difficulty while Arrowhead Vine is easy difficulty.

Do Englerarum and Arrowhead Vine need the same light?

Englerarum prefers bright indirect while Arrowhead Vine prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Englerarum and Arrowhead Vine safe for pets?

Englerarum is pet-safe and Arrowhead Vine is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Englerarum and Arrowhead Vine together?

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