Common Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense) is a perennial fern in the Equisetaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Equisetum arvense is a perennial, non-flowering, herbaceous plant in the horsetail family, widely distributed in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Common Horsetail
Equisetum Arvense
Equisetum arvense is a perennial, non-flowering, herbaceous plant in the horsetail family, widely distributed in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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