equisetum
arvense
arvense
Care level
Easy
This prehistoric-looking plant creates dense patches of green, jointed stems that feel rough like sandpaper due to their high silica content. In spring, it puts on a fascinating show by sending up separate fertile stems that look like tiny brown pine trees before the green shoots emerge.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (-22°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Non-flowering & self-pollinating
The equisetum arvense cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.