Equisetum fluviatile
Water horsetail
Also known as Equisetum limosum, Equisetum arvense subsp. fluviatile, Equisetum limosum var. ramosum
- Height × spread
- 1m × 0.45m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
Availability
Please ask in store about availability
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Height
- 1m
- Spread
- 0.45m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade
- Soil type
- All types
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Damp and wet soil
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Water depth
- Up to 20cm
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring · Outdoors
Feed with aquatic plant food
As the plant is grown in water, feed with an aquatic feed as directed on the packet. Do not exceed the amounts given as this can affect the water.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water frequently to keep the soil moist
The plant thrives in moist or boggy soil, doesn't tolerate dryness and should be watered frequently, not only after a period of drought, but if the soil begins to dry out spring to autumn. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Compost for aquatic plants
Use aquatic plant compost for pond plants (other composts contain nitrates that cause problems in ponds). Pond plants are generally planted in baskets and weighted to keep in position.