Great Horsetail
NameGreat Horsetail
Species NameEquisetum telmateia
Common NameGreat Horsetail
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressegmented stems, hollow stems, whorled branches
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesA primitive vascular plant known for its distinctive segmented stems and spore-producing strobili (though not visible in this image). It spreads via rhizomes and prefers moist environments.
Description
This specimen features several robust, segmented stems of Great Horsetail, characterized by their vibrant green color and delicate whorls of fine, needle-like branches. It is shown growing naturally in a somewhat rocky, wild environment, displaying its typical upright growth habit.
