Royal Hawaiian® Maui Gold Elephant Ear
Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Gold'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Royal Hawaiian® Maui Gold Elephant Ear highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growing Zones 8-11, annual in zones 3 - 7
Vibrant Royal Hawaiian® Maui Gold Elephant Ear
- Eye-Catching and Bold Chartreuse Hue
- Glossy, Golden-Green Foliage Points Downward
- Prominent Veins Add Texture, While Giving an Impression of Strength
- Perfect "Thriller" in Containers
- Keep as an Annual in All Zones
- Cold Winter Gardeners Can Dig and Overwinter Corm to Enjoy Next Year
- Grow In-Ground as Perennial in Zones 8 - 11
- Tolerates Moist Soils
- Grow in Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Easy Care
Every landscape needs a "pop" of bright color, doesn't it? Bring some glorious light to your garden with the oversized leaves of Royal Hawaiian® Maui Gold Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Gold' PP# 24,482).
Maui Gold Elephant Ear features outstanding sagittate leaves that are shaped like an arrowhead. Their high-gloss finish brightens the look of your landscape...even if you choose to grow them in partial shade.
Use a stand of Maui Gold Elephant Ear as a contrasting backdrop for one of our darker Colocasia. Or, let their luminous foliage play off the award-winning charms of Cannova® Bronze Scarlet Canna.
Plant them in an outdoor container for a gorgeous display on your balcony. This choice makes the perfect "Thriller" that can be dressed up or down as you like.
Because the large leaves are large and held on strong stalks, they'll twist and turn in the breeze. Go ahead and tell yourself that's the wind coming in off the ocean!
Textured Maui Gold Elephant Ear looks almost as good from the back as it does from the front! This makes it a great choice to use in an island bed where people will see it from all angles.
Look closely at the top of each leaf where the veins come together in a "piko". The Maui Gold piko deepens to a pretty blue-purple.
It features an upright growth habit that fits even small space gardens. The unique leaves cascade down in an organically flowing appearance.
In Zones 8 - 11, grow them in the ground with plenty of moisture. They'll do great at the water's edge as a captivating foliage plant.
Otherwise, consider them a gorgeous annual. Or, dig and lift the corms to store in a cool, dry place overwinter.
Make your guests go green and gold with envy this season. Order your Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold Elephant Ear from the expert growers at Nature Hills today!
