Equisetum scirpoides, commonly called Dwarf Horsetail, is a miniature, grass-like perennial known for its upright, reed-like green stems. A 9 cm specimen is typically sold in a small nursery pot, making it ideal for terrariums, bog gardens, or compact water features.

Size & Growth

• Mature height: 10–25 cm

• Spread: Slowly spreads via underground rhizomes

• Growth habit: Upright, thin, segmented stems

• Evergreen in mild climates

Care Requirements

Light:

• Partial shade to full sun

• Prefers bright, indirect light indoors

Water:

• Loves constant moisture

• Ideal for boggy soil or shallow water margins

• Never allow soil to dry out

Soil:

• Nutrient-rich, consistently wet soil

• Suitable for aquatic baskets or pond edges

Temperature:

• Hardy in cool climates

• Tolerates frost

Best Uses

• Terrariums

• Bog gardens

• Pond margins

• Miniature landscape features

• Modern minimalist planters