Hello! This time I am going to tell you about a plant that is exceptional: rustic, easy to care for, fast growing ... and, moreover, It is perfect to have in the pond or in a pot!
Do you want to know how to take care of the ponytail? Go for it.
Horsetail belongs to the genus Equisetum of the Equisetáceas family. It is native to the northern hemisphere, being found in much of humid areas of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic archipelago. That is why it must live near ponds or, if it is in a pot, be watered frequently to prevent it from drying out.
This plant has a bushy shape, with a height of one or two meters. The leaves are thin filaments of a very striking green color, and the stem has dark brown rings.
Its ideal location will be in full sun, but it can live in areas with a little more shade, or indoors with a lot of (natural) light. If you decide to have it to decorate your home, put a plate under the pot and keep it always full; Thus, at the same time that the plant obtains all the water it needs, the environmental humidity around it will be higher, something that will help it to develop correctly.
As a substrate you can use garden soil such as universal peat or compost.
The ponytail is very practical: it will not only serve to decorate your garden or home, but also you can use it to prevent pests and diseases of your other plants.
By the way, Did you know that it has medicinal properties? Yes, yes, mankind has used it for its diuretic effects for a long time. And last but not least, it is healing and hemostatic.
So, if you are looking for a plant "for everything", and that is economical, ponytail will be your best choice.