This Forum will close on Wednesday 27 March, 2024. Please refer to the announcement on the Discussions page for further detail.
Help identify??
Hello all. I’m hoping someone can help me identify this pond plant? Some kind of Reed I’m guessing. It seems a little bit hollow and quite flimsy. Not the best description but I hope someone knows.
Once I’ve identified I may be able to find out from google if they need cutting back in spring or if they are just left? Any advice on that as well would be great.
0
Posts
Equisetum - an aquatic relative of marestail/horsetail. Attractive but don't let it wander too far...........
Agree with Obelixx
Equisetum hyemale
http://www.watergardenplants.co.uk/Equisetum-hyemale
http://www.tropicalbritain.co.uk/equisetum-hyemale.html
Last edited: 01 February 2018 15:05:59
It's definetly from the genus Equisetum.
Thanks for the quick response.
I don't like sound of the horsetail bit though. After a quick bit of research it seems they can be very nice grown in a pot - easier to maintain the spreading of the roots.
unfortunately there are 2 big clumps on the edge of the pond. It is a nice feature but I’ll definitely have to keep an eye on it. Just need to find out if I cut the stems down or just leave them be.
Looks like I’ll be getting the waders on to try and keep the roots ins check.
You just need to cut off all the brown stems nce winter is over. Some info here that may help you - http://homeguides.sfgate.com/care-equisetum-hyemale-35734.html
It is controllable but you do just need to keep an eye on it for escaping rhizomes.
Ok great thanks. Your advice has been very helpful. Looks like I need to get to work on them as they seem to have already spread.
Doesn't have to be strictly a pond plant ; mine grows in ordinary garden soil alongside Primulas and Hellebores ; have to watch for 'runners' though .