Tropicals > Breynia > Breynia disticha > Breynia disticha 'Roseopicta'
Breynia disticha
'Roseopicta'
Snow Bush
| Family |
| Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus |
| Breynia |
| Species |
| disticha |
| Cultivar |
| 'Roseopicta' |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-6.7) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20- 50 |
| Height |
| 1.5-2 m |
| Spread |
| 1-1.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Works well for mass planting, or hedges/screening. Used for unique texture and colour. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in acidic, well drained soils. For full colour, plant in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. |
| ID Characteristic |
| Appears to be frosted or covered in snow. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The multi-stems are red and grow in a zigzag pattern. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves grow to 2 cm and are white, pink, green and burgundy. |
| Flower Description |
| The small, green flowers are apetalous; meaning they have no petals. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Use stem cuttings in the summer, plant in moist, sterile potting mix. Cover to contain humidity until rooting occurs. |
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