How much sunlight does my Common scouring-rush need?

Common scouring-rush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Common scouring-rush?

Common scouring-rush does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What is the growth pattern for Common scouring-rush?

Common scouring-rush is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Can Common scouring-rush be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Common scouring-rush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Common scouring-rush easy to care for?

Common scouring-rush is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Common scouring-rush?

Common scouring-rush prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

3.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Browns easily

Also known as

Rough horsetail, Scouring rush, Scouringrush horsetail and Snake grass

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Equisetum hyemale

Genus

Equisetum

Family

Equisetaceae

Order

Equisetales

How to care for Common scouring-rush

Water

How often to water your Common scouring-rush

Common scouring-rush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Common scouring-rush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common scouring-rush: 1ft from a window

Common scouring-rush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common scouring-rush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common scouring-rush in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Common scouring-rush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common scouring-rush: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common scouring-rush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Common scouring-rush is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors