Maui Gold Elephant Ear

Container Growing

Highly suitable for large containers; use a heavy-duty pot and high-quality potting mix to retain constant moisture.

Family

Araceae

Foliage Look

Luminous chartreuse heart-shaped leaves, smooth texture, vibrant light-catching surface.

Foliage Rules

Leaves must be large, cordate, and display a characteristic golden-chartreuse to lime hue; veins are typically inconspicuous.

Fruit Flower Look

Not applicable for this ornamental cultivar.

Fruit Flower Rules

Avoid showing flowers on juvenile starter plants; flowers are not the primary ornamental focus.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain the appearance of an upright, clumping herb; avoid depicting it as a woody shrub or vine.

Mature Plant Look

A bold, upright tropical clump of radiant, golden-green foliage.

Mature Stage Morphology

Develops a robust, clumping habit with large, broad, heart-shaped foliage held on thick, sturdy petioles.

Morphology Rules

Ensure the plant maintains its hallmark clumping, stalked leaf structure; avoid exaggerated, oversized foliage on starter plants.

Plant Faqs

How much light does Maui Gold need? Provide partial shade with protection from intense afternoon sun to prevent leaf burn. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, it thrives in containers as long as you keep the soil consistently moist. How big does this plant get? It typically reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and width at maturity. Does it need a lot of water? Yes, keep the soil damp at all times for best performance.

Root Look

Healthy white roots emerging from a compact, firm plug.

Soil Look

Dark, damp, peat-based potting substrate, rich in organic matter.

Starter Stage

Small, young plantlet with one to three tender leaves emerging from a plug.

Starter Stage Morphology

Leaves are smaller, narrower, and may be lighter in color compared to the mature form; stems are flexible and thinner.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Maui Gold Elephant Ear. This is Maui Gold Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Maui Gold Elephant Ear become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical garden space you want to create. This variety features brilliant golden-chartreuse, heart-shaped leaves that offer a constant, luminous glow to any shaded outdoor corner. Establish your starter by repotting it into approximately a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container or in-ground growing location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Colocasia Maui Gold Elephant Ear Tropical Plants Shade Garden Container Gardening Agardeni Foliage Plants Perennials Plant Care

Youtube Video Summary

Discover the vibrant gold foliage of Colocasia 'Maui Gold', an excellent choice for tropical gardens and containers. This video highlights its striking color and how to successfully establish your starter plant.

Youtube Video Title

Growing Colocasia 'Maui Gold' Elephant Ear