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

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 25°F

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High

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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