Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Australia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Snow Bush
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Schnee Bush
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
neige Bush
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Snow Bush and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Snow Bush and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Snow Bush and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.