The Snowbush Bonsai Tree, scientific name Breynia disticha, is native to the southern Pacific islands.
Additional Information
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Scientific name: Breynia disticha
Common Names: Snowbush, Hawaiian Snow Bush, Foliage Flower, Rosy Snow Bush, Snow On The Mountain.
Origin: Native of the southern Pacific islands.
Flowering: It produces small greenish flowers that are monoecious, meaning both male and female flowers on the same plant.
Outdoor/Indoor Use: Both. This is a tropical plant.
Light Requirements: Partial sun to partial shade.
Water Requirements: Water on a regular basis allowing some time between watering for the soil to dry. Never allow the soil to dry out completely. Avoid water logs by using soil with good drainage.
Hardiness: Grows best in the USDA Zones 10-11.
Insects and Diseases: Generally healthy plant. Caterpillars and mites.
