How to grow and care for Equisetum telmateia Ehrh.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Equisetum telmateia Ehrh., European giant horsetail
Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Equisetum telmateia Ehrh.
How often should I water?
check Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Equisetales, Family: Equisetaceae, Genus: Equisetum, Species: Equisetum telmateia
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Equisetales |
| Family | Equisetaceae |
| Genus | Equisetum |
| Species | Equisetum telmateia |
Is Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. toxic?
Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. is dangerous to Dog
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