Variegated Horsetail
NameVariegated Horsetail
Species NameEquisetum variegatum
Common NameVariegated Horsetail
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeshallow ceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuressegmented stems, hollow stems, black-banded nodes
Foliage Typescale-like sheaths
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Notable FeaturesUnique segmented stems; reproduces by spores via strobili; often found in wet environments; can be invasive.
Description
This specimen features numerous slender, segmented green stems with distinctive black and white bands at the nodes. While not a traditional woody bonsai, its upright growth habit could be conceptually aligned with a formal-upright style if cultivated in a container. It is a herbaceous perennial known for its unique appearance.
