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Colocasia esculenta Maui Gold

Colocasia esculenta Maui Gold

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	1.20 m
Spread:	90 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Colocasia esculenta Maui Gold Details

Colocasia are herbaceous perennials renowned for their lush and interesting foliage. “Maui Gold” has large and glossy, light green-yellow leaves held on ivory-coloured stems. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and 90 cm wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site that does not get frosted. “Maui Gold” is commonly included in tropical gardens, planted around water features and outdoor living areas, maintained in a container, or mass planted for a stunning display.