Kamchatka horsetail

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A dense, clump-forming, evergreen perennial, with hollow, jointed, upright, green stems to 1m, banded in black

Kamchatka horsetail

Scientific classification

Species
Kamchatka horsetail (Equisetum camtschatcense)
Genus
Equisetum
Family
Equisetaceae
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Toxicity
Aquatic · Bogs
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Kamchatka horsetail

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Kamchatka horsetail

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Kamchatka horsetail care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Remove any dead stems to improve appearance

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Growing

Grow in fertile, permanently moist soil, or in water up to 10cm deep. Good in containers. Can be invasive

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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