£20.00
Colocasia ‘Maui Gold’ is a stunning, sun‑tolerant elephant ear famed for its vibrant golden foliage and compact form. Ideal for gardeners seeking tropical flair without invasive traits—just give it moisture and moderate light, and it’ll deliver bold impact.
Foliage: Striking chartreuse golden‑yellow leaves with a slight sheen, each leaf emerging from ivory-white stems.
Form: Tight, clumping habit—does not spread invasively—growing to about 3–4 ft tall, with mature stems arching outward
Hardiness & Light:
Thrives in USDA Zones 7b–11 (if mulched or lifted in colder climates)
Tolerates full sun to part shade, rare for gold-leaf colocasias; leaves don’t easily scorch even in sun.
Water & Soil: Prefers consistently moist to wet soil—ideal near ponds or in boggy settings, but still performs well in average garden beds.
Usage: Excellent as a dramatic focal point, container “thriller”, or landscape specimen; also suited to water edges and mixed tropical plantings.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun to partial shade. Handles 6+ hours of sun but also tolerates 4–6 hours |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist or slightly wet. Avoid letting it dry out. |
| Soil | Grows best in rich, well-draining mixes with organic matter. |
| Winter Care | In climates colder than 7b, lift corms in autumn and store them dry/cool over winter |
| Growth | Fast-growing; expect 3–4 ft height within a season. |
| Toxicity | All Colocasia are toxic if ingested—keep away from pets and children. |
Offers a radiant golden contrast in tropical-style gardens or containers.
Sun-resistant foliage that’s rare among bright-leaf colocasias.
No aggressive spreading—clumping habit keeps it tidy.
Versatile in ponds, garden beds, mixed containers—very easy to grow.
Colocasia ‘Maui Gold’ is a stunning, sun‑tolerant elephant ear famed for its vibrant golden foliage and compact form. Ideal for gardeners seeking tropical flair without invasive traits—just give it moisture and moderate light, and it’ll deliver bold impact.
| Size | 1 Litre, 2 Litre, 3 Litre, 5 Litre |
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