Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Skyflower
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
DURANTA
Common Name
Snow Bush
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Duranta
In German
Schnee Bush
Duranta
In French
neige Bush
Duranta
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Duranta
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Duranta
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Duranta
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Duranta
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Duranta
Season and care of Snow Bush and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Duranta season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Duranta Physical Information
Snow Bush and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Snow Bush and Duranta are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Duranta
Care of Snow Bush and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.