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Breynia disticha 'Roseo'picta' or Snow on the Mountain or
Hawaiian
Snowbush
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Breynia disticha 'Roseo-picta'
(Hawaiian
Snow Bush, Redleaf
Breynia,
Snow on the Mountain, Snowball Bush,
Snow-on-the-Mountain, Sweet Pea Bush)
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Synonyms: Breynia nivosa, Phyllanthus nivosus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Pacific Islands
Light: Full sun-part shade
Height: Up to 6'
Spread: 3-4'
Blooms: Pale greenish-white flowers in mid-Winter
Foliage: Variegated,
mottled, pink, rose, white and green, papery, leaves
Soil: Well-drained, mildly alkaline (pH: 7.6-7.8)
Water: Keep moist until established then regular
Propagation: Seeds, semi-hardwood cuttings
Uses: Specimen, accent, landscaping, hedge, screens, fencing,
houseplant
Comments: Breynia disticha
'Roseo-picta' or
Hawaiian Snowbush
or
Redleaf Breynia or
Snow Bush or
Snowball Bush or
Snow-on-the-Mountain or
Sweet Pea Bush or Breynia nivosa or Phyllanthus nivosus is a showy evergreen perennial shrub
with an erect rounded growth habit. Hawaiian Snowbush is lovely
shrub provide Winter interest when it produces attractive masses of
greenish-white flowers giving the plant a snowy-like appearance.
The stems are red in color. Breynia disticha
'Roseo-picta'
is easily propagated from seeds or semi-woody cuttings.
Snow-on-the-Mountain loves heat and humidity. In cold areas, frost will kill the top
part of Redleaf Breynia however new shoots will re-emerge the
following season. Breynia nivosa is a self-seeder and is carefree and
fast growing. Breynia disticha
'Roseo-picta'
is easy to grow and looks lovely
when grown in masses as a shrub border. Phyllanthus nivosus can be
container cultivated for add colors to accent the porch or patio.
Sweet Pea Bush stops traffic.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
