Hilo beauty elephant ear vs Heartleaf Philodendron

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Caladium praetermissum
Bright indirect
Philodendron hederaceum
Bright indirect
Water
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Philodendron hederaceum
Moderate
Difficulty
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Philodendron hederaceum
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Caladium praetermissum
Philodendron hederaceum
Family
Caladium praetermissum
Araceae
Philodendron hederaceum
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...

Philodendron hederaceum

Philodendron hederaceum, the heartleaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Central America and the Caribbean which is common in the houseplant trade....

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":"Central America and the Caribbean which is common in the ..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Hilo beauty elephant ear or Heartleaf Philodendron?

For ease of care, Heartleaf Philodendron. Hilo beauty elephant ear is moderate difficulty while Heartleaf Philodendron is easy difficulty.

Do Hilo beauty elephant ear and Heartleaf Philodendron need the same light?

Hilo beauty elephant ear prefers bright indirect while Heartleaf Philodendron prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Hilo beauty elephant ear and Heartleaf Philodendron safe for pets?

Hilo beauty elephant ear is pet-safe and Heartleaf Philodendron is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Hilo beauty elephant ear and Heartleaf Philodendron together?

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