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Breynia disticha or Snow on the Mountain or Snow Bush or Snowball
Bush or Sweet Pea Bush or Breynia nivosa or Phyllanthus nivosus shrub
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Breynia disticha
(Snow on the Mountain, Snow Bush, Snowball Bush, 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 leaves
Soil: Well-drained, mildly alkaline (pH: 7.6-7.8)
Water: Keep moist until established then regular
Propagation: Seeds
Uses: Specimen, accent, landscaping, hedge, screens, fencing,
houseplant
Comments: Breynia disticha or Snow on the Mountain or Snow Bush or
Snowball Bush or Sweet Pea Bush or Breynia nivosa or Phyllanthus nivosus is a showy evergreen perennial shrub
that loves heat and humidity. In cold areas, frost will kill the top
part of plant above ground however new shoots will re-emerge the
following season. This plant is a self-seeder and is carefree and
fast growing. Breynia disticha is easy to grow and looks lovely
when grown in masses as a shrub border or for color in a container.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
