| Common Name | Water Horsetail |
| Family | Equisetaceae |
| Genus | Equisetum |
| Species | Fluviatile |
| Origin | Circumboreal regions |
| Blooming | Foliage plant; fertile stems produce spores in summer |
| Leaf Color | Bright green to blue-green |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Heavy clay or silt substrate submerged in water; high organic matter required for boggy conditions
Requires constant saturation, either fully submerged or in very wet soil; never allow to dry out completely
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade; stems may become leggy without adequate light intensity
Low nutrient needs; liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer if water is nutrient-poor
Cut back dead stems in late winter before new growth emerges to encourage vigorous rhizome development
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