Marsh Horsetail
NameMarsh Horsetail
Species NameEquisetum palustre
Common NameMarsh Horsetail
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuressegmented stems, hollow
Foliage Typesegmented stems with whorled branches
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesHerbaceous plant, reproduces by spores, not suitable for traditional bonsai cultivation due to lack of woody trunk and typical bonsai characteristics.
Description
This specimen of Marsh Horsetail (Equisetum palustre) displays its characteristic segmented, hollow stems with whorls of slender, jointed branches. The vibrant green foliage is typical of this herbaceous plant, often found in wet environments, and is not a traditional bonsai species.
