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Breynia disticha, Breynia nivosa, Snow Bush, Hawaiian-Leaf Flower, Sweet Pea Bush, Calico Plant, Snow on the Mountain

Breynia disticha, Breynia nivosa

Snow Bush, Hawaiian-Leaf Flower, Sweet Pea Bush, Calico Plant, Snow on the Mountain
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Origin: Pacific Islands
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliageFlood 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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