Hilo beauty elephant ear vs Arrowhead Vine

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Caladium praetermissum
Bright indirect
Syngonium podophyllum
Bright indirect
Water
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Syngonium podophyllum
Moderate
Difficulty
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Syngonium podophyllum
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Caladium praetermissum
Syngonium podophyllum
Family
Caladium praetermissum
Araceae
Syngonium podophyllum
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...

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
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Easy"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"No","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"3 ft","b":"3-6 ft (trailing)"}
Native Region
{"a":"the New World Tropics","b":"a wide region of Latin America from Mexico through Bolivia"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Hilo beauty elephant ear or Arrowhead Vine?

For ease of care, Arrowhead Vine. Hilo beauty elephant ear is moderate difficulty while Arrowhead Vine is easy difficulty.

Do Hilo beauty elephant ear and Arrowhead Vine need the same light?

Hilo beauty elephant ear prefers bright indirect while Arrowhead Vine prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Hilo beauty elephant ear and Arrowhead Vine safe for pets?

Hilo beauty elephant ear is pet-safe and Arrowhead Vine is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Hilo beauty elephant ear and Arrowhead Vine together?

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