First, the genus is different.
calla
Alocasia alopecuroides and calla lily belong to Araceae. Although they belong to the same family, their genera and orders are different. Alocasia alopecuroides belongs to Araceae, while calla lily belongs to Araceae. It should be noted that they are all toxic, so they should be protected during maintenance.
Second, the model is different.
alocasia
If both are in full bloom, it is easy to distinguish them. The flower of Alocasia alopecuroides is a yellow-green Buddha's bud, half wrapped in a white inflorescence, which looks like Guanyin with Buddha's light from a distance, which is also the origin of its name, while the flower of calla lily is pure white, without yellow-green, and the white funnel-shaped petals hold the pale yellow inflorescence.
Third, the leaves are different.
calla
Among the differences between flowers of alocasia alopecuroides and calla lilies, the difference between leaves is the smallest, but you can still find some differences if you are careful. Alocasia esculenta leaves are flat, pointed and heart-shaped, and the tip of the leaf bends downward (due to frequent dripping), while Alocasia esculenta leaves are relatively straight and grow obliquely upward, and the tip of the leaf does not bend.
Four, the tip of the nose dripping water
alocasia
Alocasia alopecuroides is also called dripping Guanyin, because when the water content of Alocasia alopecuroides is sufficient, the leaves will evaporate water, and the water will gather at the tip of the leaves and drip downwards, so it is called dripping Guanyin, while the leaves of calla lily generally do not drip water, so you can try to water more. If there is a drop of water on the tip of the blade, it must be a taro.