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Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold'

About Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold'

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

⚠️ Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Colocasia esculenta 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold'

Genus

Colocasia

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold'

💦 Water

How often to water your Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold'

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' in your home

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' Water Frequency →

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' Light Requirements →

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

💨 Humidity

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' →

💩 Fertilizer

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' →

🌎 Native Region

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' is native to Southeast Asia.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold' Temperature Tolerance →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.