Breynia disticha (Snow Bush)

Breynia disticha (Snow Bush) branch with pink and green oval leaves close up photo
Breynia disticha (Snow Bush) branch with variegated pink and green leaves on red stems

Botanical names: Breynia disticha, Breynia nivosa

Common names: Snow Bush, Hawaiian-Leaf Flower, Sweet Pea Bush, Calico Plant, Snow on the Mountain

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Origin: Pacific Islands

Hardiness: 25°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryOrnamental foliageUnusual colorFlood tolerant plant

Snowbush is a rounded shrub that is used primarily for its attractive foliage. It has mall, mottled, multi-colored variegated leaves with white, green and red coloration leaves. Plants appear to differ in foliage coloration with some showing almost whitish new growth and others with a white and green variegation. New growth displays the color. Keep trimmed to promote color and fullness. Does spred by underground runners.

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