The Snow Bush (Breynia disticha), also known as the Hawaiian Snow Bush or Snow-on-the-Mountain, is an eye-catching tropical shrub that can also be cultivated as an indoor plant, typically growing to a height of 3 to 5 feet.
It is celebrated for its unique variegated foliage, which is a green splashed with cream and white – as if it had been dusted with snow. Pink and red hues can also appear on the leaves.
Caring for Your Snow Bush
- This plant thrives in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which would dry out and damage its leaves.
- This is a plant that loves the tropics and will drop its leaves if your home doesn’t have enough humidity. Consider a nice humid room or a space with a humidifier. No drafty corners, please!
- The Snow Bush wants nice moist soil as well, but should not be waterlogged.
- This plant flourishes with feeding. During the spring and summer, use a half-strength, balanced liquid fertilizer each month, then every other month in the fall and winter.