Hilo beauty elephant ear vs Adanson's monstera

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Caladium praetermissum
Bright indirect
Monstera adansonii
Bright indirect
Water
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Monstera adansonii
High
Difficulty
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Monstera adansonii
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Caladium praetermissum
Monstera adansonii
Family
Caladium praetermissum
Araceae
Monstera adansonii
Araceae

Caladium praetermissum

Caladium praetermissum, the Hilo beauty elephant ear, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. Known only from cultivation, it is thought to be native to the New World Tropics. It is a...

Monstera adansonii

Monstera adansonii, the Adanson's monstera, Swiss cheese plant,, five holes plant or Monkey mask plant is a species of flowering plant from family Araceae, which is widespread across much of South...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"High"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"No","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"3 ft","b":"Varies"}
Native Region
{"a":"the New World Tropics","b":"tropical forests with hot and high humidity conditions"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Hilo beauty elephant ear or Adanson's monstera?

For ease of care, both are similar. Hilo beauty elephant ear is moderate difficulty while Adanson's monstera is moderate difficulty.

Do Hilo beauty elephant ear and Adanson's monstera need the same light?

Hilo beauty elephant ear prefers bright indirect while Adanson's monstera prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Hilo beauty elephant ear and Adanson's monstera safe for pets?

Hilo beauty elephant ear is pet-safe and Adanson's monstera is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Hilo beauty elephant ear and Adanson's monstera together?

They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.