horsetail restio

How to Grow and Care for horsetail restio

horsetail restio · Elegia capensis

Grow outdoors in mild areas in an open, sunny position in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing horsetail restio

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow outdoors in mild areas in an open, sunny position in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil

How to Water horsetail restio?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for horsetail restio?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for horsetail restio?

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What Soil Is Best for horsetail restio?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for horsetail restio?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize horsetail restio?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune horsetail restio?

Thin out older stems in spring

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How to Propagate horsetail restio?

Propagate by seed in containers at 16-18°C (61-64F) after soaking the seed for 24 hours. Well-established clumps may be propagated by division into large sections, but may take some time to re-establish

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How to Transplant horsetail restio?

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How to Care for horsetail restio in Winter?

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How to Plant horsetail restio?

Grow outdoors in mild areas in an open, sunny position in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil

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How to Repot horsetail restio?

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How to Harvest horsetail restio?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of horsetail restio

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Attributes of horsetail restio

Plant typeGrass Like
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginSouthern Africa (Cape)

Scientific Classification

Species
Elegia capensis
Genus
Elegia
Family
Restionaceae
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