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Beginner
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0.7m
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1m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Equisetum camtschatcense
Other names: Horsetail
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Genus: Equisetum
Species: E. camtschatcense - E. camtschatcense is a clump-forming perennial with hollow, rough-textured, corrugated, jointed stems that are green with black bands.
Equisetum camtschatcense is: Semi evergreen
Stem: Black-green, Black, Green in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Equisetum camtschatcense (Horsetail) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.7m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Aquatic, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildflower
Cultivation: Plant in fertile soil in sun. Enjoys very wet conditions, and can even be grown in shallow water.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy |
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Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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