SnowBush (Breynia Disticha)
Latin Name | Location | Family |
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Breynia disticha | Abia State, Umuahia, Nigeria | Euphorbiaceae |
INTRODUCTION
Snowbush is a perennial shrub of tropical Pacific island bearing a botanical or scientific name "breynia disticha" of tropical with interesting variegated foliage and red stems. It is often used in hedges. It grows 2-4 feet tall and wide with a rounded to vase shape. It exist with pink and white mottling on the leaves.
DESCRIPTION
Height: 5 to 8 feet
Spread: 4 to 7 feet
Plant habit: round
Plant density: moderate
Growth rate: moderate
Texture: medium
CHARACTERISTICS
● Color: Secondary (greens, violets, and oranges)
● Requires good drainage
● Propagation: Seeds and vegetative
● Non-native
● Not salt tolerant
● Full sun to partial sun
● Requires regular water
● Growth form: Shrubs / Small trees
● Elevation range: 0 to 3,000 feet
● Non-edible
BENEFITS:
Snowbush does best in moist average inorder to fertile the soil in full sun to partial shade. It can as well be used in a container as an accent in the garden or even on the patio but it needs to be brought indoors for the winter. A low humidity house conditions in the winter causes leaf drop and the greenhouses are best for overwintering.
Camera | Observation date | Device |
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Samsung SM-G930F | 7th July 2025 | Samsung Galaxy S7 |
Link to Original Community https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/296061275 |
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