Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Melanesia
  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
  
gardens, Near ponds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
  
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
  
Common Name
Snow Bush
  
Flamingo Flower
  
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
  
राजहंस फूल
  
In German
Schnee Bush
  
Flamingoblume
  
In French
neige Bush
  
flamant rose fleur
  
In Spanish
nieve Bush
  
flamenco flor
  
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
  
Flamingo λουλούδι
  
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
  
flamingo flor
  
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
  
flamingo kwiat
  
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
  
flos Flamingo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Breynia
  
Anthurium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Snow Bush and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Snow Bush and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Snow Bush and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Flamingo Flower
Care of Snow Bush and Flamingo Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.