Hilo beauty elephant ear vs Golden Pothos

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Caladium praetermissum
Bright indirect
Epipremnum aureum
Low light
Water
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Epipremnum aureum
Low
Difficulty
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Epipremnum aureum
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Caladium praetermissum
Epipremnum aureum
Family
Caladium praetermissum
Araceae
Epipremnum aureum
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...

Epipremnum aureum

Pothos is a species in the arum family Araceae, native to Mo'orea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The species is a popular houseplant in temperate regions, but has also become naturalised...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Low light"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Low"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Easy"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"No","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"3 ft","b":"6-10 ft (trailing)"}
Native Region
{"a":"the New World Tropics","b":""}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Hilo beauty elephant ear or Golden Pothos?

For ease of care, Golden Pothos. Hilo beauty elephant ear is moderate difficulty while Golden Pothos is easy difficulty.

Do Hilo beauty elephant ear and Golden Pothos need the same light?

Hilo beauty elephant ear prefers bright indirect while Golden Pothos prefers low light.

Are Hilo beauty elephant ear and Golden Pothos safe for pets?

Hilo beauty elephant ear is pet-safe and Golden Pothos is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Hilo beauty elephant ear and Golden Pothos together?

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