Elephant ear or wild taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a major invasive weed in Southeastern United States. Taro invades several parishes in Louisiana and is present in most wetlands in Baton Rouge Parish.
The elephant ear plant (Colocasia) provides a bold tropical effect in nearly any landscape setting. In fact, these plants are commonly grown for their large, tropical-looking foliage, which is reminiscent of elephant ears. Keep reading to learn more about how to take care of an elephant ear plant.