Equisetum arvense | Field Horsetail | Various
Equisetum arvense belongs to the plant family EQUISETACE and Genus Equisetum This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Equisetum arvense does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Equisetum arvense so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Equisetum arvense field horsetail is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Equisetum arvense has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a styptic, as a urinary astringent, as an anabolic and as an antirheumatic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the aerial parts. May cause irritation of the digestive system.
Equisetum palustre Marsh Horsetail Various plant plants
Equisetum spp plant plants yellowish green aerial parts 3 parts
Equisetum sylvaticum Wood Horsetail plant plants 3 parts dyeing
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.