Samar lance vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Alocasia scalprum
Bright indirect
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia scalprum
Moderate
Colocasia fallax
High
Difficulty
Alocasia scalprum
Hard
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia scalprum
Colocasia fallax
Family
Alocasia scalprum
Araceae
Colocasia fallax
Araceae

Alocasia scalprum

Alocasia scalprum, the Samar lance, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Samar island, the Philippines. Well known from cultivation as a houseplant in the Philippines, and...

Colocasia fallax

Colocasia fallax, the silver leaf dwarf elephant ear or dwarf taro, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China, and mainland...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"High"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Hard","b":"Moderate"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"","b":""}
Native Region
{"a":"Samar island, the Philippines","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Samar lance or Colocasia fallax?

For ease of care, Colocasia fallax. Samar lance is hard difficulty while Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty.

Do Samar lance and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

Samar lance prefers bright indirect while Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Samar lance and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

Samar lance is toxic to pets and Colocasia fallax is pet-safe.

Can I grow Samar lance and Colocasia fallax together?

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