Horsetail reed Not Straight...

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A week ago I transfer these horsetail reeds from their 5 gallon pots bought at my local nursery to these planters. When they were in the pots they were nice and straight. Now, just a week later they are starting to bend and fall side ways, not straight and erect like they were befofe planting. I've been keeping the soil moist. They get about 3 hours of morning sun. No drain holes in the planters, any suggestions would be appreciated. Located in LA, CA.
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Most plants poke their head towards the sun. . If you move the troughs to the centre of your centre where the plants do have to turn heads to get the sun, they will be straight. My guess, any way!
 
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Don't let it get out of the box.

Horse tail are not strong plants . I would just cut the bent ones off at the base, and let the new growth fill in . You won't be able too stop it
 
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Once I cut the stems that go limp, should I discard them, or let them sit in the box to grow new ones?
 

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