Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Snow Bush
Cat Nip, Catnip
In German
Schnee Bush
Katzenminze
In French
neige Bush
cataire
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Catnip
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
catnip
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Kocimiętka
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
catnip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Catnip
Season and care of Snow Bush and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Catnip Physical Information
Snow Bush and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Catnip are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Snow Bush and Catnip
Care of Snow Bush and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.