Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Snow Bush
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In German
Schnee Bush
Kohl
In French
neige Bush
chou
In Spanish
nieve Bush
repollo
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
λάχανο
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
repolho
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
kapusta
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Brassicales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Cabbage
Season and care of Snow Bush and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Cabbage Physical Information
Snow Bush and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Cabbage are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Bush and Cabbage
Care of Snow Bush and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.