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Pruning guide · Fern
Great horsetail: when and how to prune
Equisetum telmateia
Great horsetail is best pruned in November.
| Pruning months | November |
|---|---|
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Great horsetail: when to prune it?
Not really necessary. If you want to tidy up, cut off the dead stems in November.
What else to prune in those months? November
Great horsetail: how to prune it?
- Cut dead stems just above the ground, or leave them as shelter for small creatures.
- To slow the plant down, keep pulling out new stems outside the desired area throughout the summer: this weakens the rhizome.
- Do not put pieces of rhizome on a damp compost heap: they can regrow.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: November.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Great horsetail · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.