Colocasia 'Maui Gold' white frangipanis Alpinia galanga or Red Galangal

Alpinia galanga or Red Galangal

hence its common name of 'The Teddy Bear Palm'

The edible ‘raisins’ are not a fruit but a swollen flower stalk

The perfect palm for coastal areas: no other palm will withstand as much wind and salt spray

Colocasia 'Maui Gold' white frangipanis Alpinia galanga or Red GalangalThis Elephant Ear, Colocasia 'Maui Gold' has large, heart shaped, glossy chartreuse, lime green, heart shaped foliage on long white stems. Easy to grow in either full sun or partial shade where soils are rich in organic material, are suitably moist and free draining. A frost tender perennial. Shelter from wind in order to protect the foliage from damage. Stunning feature plant for the garden and looks fabulous when mass planted, also suitable for