Elephant Ears
Year Introduced: 2013
Heredity: Hybrid
History: Royal Hawaiian series Colocasia developed as part of a breeding program headed by John J. Cho at the University of Hawaii, Kula. Out of respect for native beliefs about taro only non-Hawaiian cultivars are used.
Country of Origin: USA
Hybridizer or Originator: John J. Cho

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet (91-122cm)
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet (60-91cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Will Naturalize
Eating Methods: Cooked
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24,482 (2014)
Goes Dormant
Parentage: 2001-52 x 2004-05

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Trade name information:
Series: Royal Hawaiian®
Trade Name: Maui Gold
Cultivar name: 'Maui Gold'
Common names
  • Elephant Ear
  • Elephant's Ear
  • Taro

Photo Gallery
Location: Ontario Canada
Date: 2020-07-24
Location: My Gardens, Nacogdoches, Tx
Date: 2023-09-06
Location: My Gardens, Nacogdoches, Tx
Date: 2023-09-24

Date: 2012-11-02
Location: My backyard.
Date: 2015-10-15

Date: 2012-11-02

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Date: 2012-12-01
Location: all photos from my gardens
Date: 2018-07-10

Date: 2012-11-02
Location: At store.
Date: 2015-06-15
Location: all photos from my gardens
Date: 2021-07-29

Date: 2012-12-01

Date: 2016-08-21
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Sprayed for thrips by tropicgirl Jun 3, 2015 4:53 PM 0

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