Breynia nivosa

Snow Bush

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Tropical evergreen shrub with small leaves displaying white variegation that fades to green over time. Upright growth habit ideal for bright indoor spots.
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Plant Details

Common Name Snow Bush
Family Phyllanthaceae
Genus Breynia
Species Nivosa
Origin Madagascar
Blooming Rare indoors, small greenish-white flowers in summer
Leaf Color Green with white variegation
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat mix with perlite or coarse sand

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light required to maintain variegation; direct sun may scorch leaves

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Fertilization

Liquid balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Prune leggy stems to encourage bushier growth and remove yellowing leaves

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Apr
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
45% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
300 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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