Snow Bush (Breynia disticha) in 5inch pot

Indirect sunlight, water twice a week

The Snow Bush (Breynia disticha) is a charming ornamental plant admired for its beautiful foliage that looks like it’s dusted with snow — hence the name! Here’s a detailed description:

🌿 Common Name: Snow Bush
🌱 Botanical Name: Breynia disticha
🌸 Family: Phyllanthaceae

🌤️ Description:

• Appearance: The Snow Bush is a small, bushy shrub with thin, wiry stems and delicate leaves splashed in green, white, and pink. Its variegated foliage gives a soft, snowy look that brightens any garden space or balcony.

• Size: Grows about 3 to 6 feet tall when mature, depending on care and pruning.

• Leaves: Small, rounded, and variegated — often showing shades of cream, pink, and light green that change with sunlight and season.

• Flowers: Tiny, inconspicuous white-green flowers that appear beneath the leaves, though the plant is mostly grown for its foliage rather than blooms.

🌞 Growing Conditions:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade. Too much direct sun can scorch the leaves, while too little light may reduce color vibrancy.

• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Avoid overwatering.

• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic matter.

• Humidity: Loves warm, humid conditions – perfect for tropical or indoor setups.

• Temperature: Thrives between 18°C–30°C; protect from frost or cold drafts.

✂️ Care Tips:

• Prune regularly to maintain a compact, bushy shape.

• Mist leaves occasionally to increase humidity.

• Fertilize monthly during growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

• Can be propagated easily through stem cuttings.

🌺 Uses:

• Ideal for balconies, terraces, borders, or as an indoor decorative plant.

• Its vibrant foliage makes it a popular choice for ornamental landscaping and colorful garden corners.