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The Snow Bush is a colorful tropical shrub valued for its striking foliage that looks dusted with snow. It’s mostly grown for its ornamental leaves, which are splashed with white, green, and pink.
General Information
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Scientific name: Breynia disticha
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Common names: Snow Bush, Snow-on-the-Mountain, Hawaiian Snow Bush, Sweet Pea Bush
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Type: evergreen ornamental shrub
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Size: 3–6 ft outdoors; 2–3 ft indoors/in pots
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Leaves: Small, oval, colorful leaves with variegated patterns of green, white, and pink
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Flowers: Tiny, inconspicuous greenish-white to reddish flowers (not showy)
Growing Conditions
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Sun Light: Bright, indirect light or filtered sun. Outdoors it thrives in partial shade. Too little light = dull colors.
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Soil: Well-draining
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Watering-Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Fertilizer
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a balanced liquid fertilizer
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Too much fertilizer = leaf burn.
Care & Maintenance
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Pruning: Responds well to pruning; trim regularly to maintain bushy shape and encourage fresh colorful leaves.
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Repotting: Every 2–3 years, or when root-bound.
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Pet Safety -Considered mildly toxic if ingested (can cause stomach upset in pets)
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Special Notes
Primarily an ornamental foliage plant, not grown for flowers.
Works beautifully as a hedge, border plant, or potted indoor plant.
Ioften used as a color contrast shrub.