Hilo beauty elephant ear vs Peace Lily

Side-by-side comparison

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

Spathiphyllum cannifolium

Spathiphyllum cannifolium, the canna-leaf peace lily or spatheflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to wet tropical areas of Trinidad and northern and western...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Low light"}
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":"1-4 ft"}
Native Region
{"a":"the New World Tropics","b":"wet tropical areas of Trinidad and northern and western S..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Hilo beauty elephant ear or Peace Lily?

For ease of care, Peace Lily. Hilo beauty elephant ear is moderate difficulty while Peace Lily is easy difficulty.

Do Hilo beauty elephant ear and Peace Lily need the same light?

Hilo beauty elephant ear prefers bright indirect while Peace Lily prefers low light.

Are Hilo beauty elephant ear and Peace Lily safe for pets?

Hilo beauty elephant ear is pet-safe and Peace Lily is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Hilo beauty elephant ear and Peace Lily together?

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