Breynia disticha Roseo picta grow and care – shrub‎ of the genus Breynia also known as Snow bush, Breynia disticha Roseo picta perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental hedge plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green with white and pink, leaves shape elliptic (without sun the leaves won’t be colorful).
Flower color green, flowers small and hidden between the leaves
Frost free (above 5C), moist, mulch (when the plant young)
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but in order to get specific color should start from cutting
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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When is the best time to plant?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves and for design
Size of the plant?
0.5-2 m, 2-7 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Green flowers small and hidden between the leaves
Scientific name:
Breynia disticha Roseo picta
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Colored leaves, Hedging plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13
Ornamental parts: Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: Pink leaves, White leaves
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Green flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: