Breynia disticha

Snow Bush

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Common Name: 

Snow Bush

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

White Variegated Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

15°C

Maximum height: 

110 cm

Maximum width: 

90 cm

Snow Bush (Breynia disticha) - Description

Breynia disticha is a species in the genus Breynia. A group of evergreen shrubs and trees found in tropical areas around the Pacific Rim. Not known for their flowers, these plants are grown for their interesting foliage.

Snow Bush (Breynia disticha) - Planting

Make rooted cuttings in summer. Be sure to provide bottom heat to promote proper root development.

Snow Bush (Breynia disticha) - Pest

Prone to whiteflies, spidermites and aphids in areas of little air circulation.

Snow Bush (Breynia disticha) - Interesting facts

This plant is sometimes called the Snow Bush. This is due to the strong variegated new leaves towards the tops of the plants. The leaves look almost bleached as they can become very white, which gives them the look of being recently covered with snow.

Snow Bush (Breynia disticha) - Soil and irrigation

Water freely when the plant is actively growing, but water sparingly come winter.

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