Alocasia 'New Guinea Gold'

Also Known As

New Guinea Gold Elephant Ears

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

9a-12

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Alocasia 'New Guinea Gold' plant details

Alocasia 'New Guinea Gold' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia 'New Guinea Gold'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, exotic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'New Guinea Gold'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Alocasia New Guinea Gold is a form of Macrorrhiza with dark green foliage and pinkish petioles. It seems that for no real reason the plant will turn almost completely yellow for a few months and then go back to a normal green in an odd cycle of variegation. It is this reason this plant has been misidentified and misunderstood for so many years. A great variegated plant with a very unique personality. Plants can grow 6 to 8 feet tall. Quite unique and very beautiful aroid. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Alocasia New Guinea Gold is a form of Macrorrhiza and had dark green foliage with pinkish petioles. It seems that for no real reason the plant will turn almost completely yellow for a few months and then go back to normal in an odd cycle of variegation. It is this reason this plant has been misidentified and misunderstood for so many years. A great variegated plant with a very unique personality. Plants can grow 6 to 10 feet tall and foliage will turn yellow as the plant feels compelled to do so. It is an oddity in the Alocasia and Aroid world. Foliage: Green large leaves pink petiole. Plant will turn yellow from time to time Flowers: hooded Height: 6 to 8 feet tall or more in tropical areas

By: Brian's Botanicals

Gardening facts about Alocasia 'New Guinea Gold' plant

How to Grow Alocasia 'New Guinea Gold'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant