Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 6
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Compact, rounded
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
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
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Common Name
Snow Bush
Green gem boxwood
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Green gem boxwood
In German
Schnee Bush
Grünes Juwel boxwood
In French
neige Bush
Vert joyau buis
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Boj gema verde
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Buxo gema verde
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Zielona perełka bukszpan
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Buxales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Green Gem Boxwood
Season and care of Snow Bush and Green Gem Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Green Gem Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Green Gem Boxwood Physical Information
Snow Bush and Green Gem Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Green Gem Boxwood are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Green Gem Boxwood
Care of Snow Bush and Green Gem Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.