Shady horsetail (Equisetum pratense) is a primitive perennial with jointed stems and whorls of fine, needle-like leaves, ideal for shaded, moist areas.
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Sunlight
Prefers partial to full shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist.
Soil
Prefers moist, humus-rich soil. Tolerates a range of soil types if kept damp.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding is sufficient.
Prefers partial to full shade.
Avoid direct, hot sunlight.
Keep soil consistently moist.
Prefers damp conditions, avoid drying out.
Prefers moist, humus-rich soil. Tolerates a range of soil types if kept damp.
Prefers moderate temperatures.
Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
Light feeding is sufficient.
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer in spring if growth is weak.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Grows from underground rhizomes, tops die back in winter.
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Scale-like, whorled
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
