Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Melanesia
  
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
  
Shaded sites, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Pink, Magenta, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Red, Green, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
  
Not Available
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
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
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
Not Available
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
  
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
  
GERANIUM robertianum
  
Common Name
Snow Bush
  
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
  
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
  
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
  
In German
Schnee Bush
  
Kraut Robert
  
In French
neige Bush
  
herbe à Robert
  
In Spanish
nieve Bush
  
hierba de San Roberto
  
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
  
βότανο Robert
  
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
  
erva robert
  
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
  
herb robert
  
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
  
Robertus herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Breynia
  
Geranium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Herb Robert
Season and care of Snow Bush and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Herb Robert Physical Information
Snow Bush and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Herb Robert are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Snow Bush and Herb Robert
Care of Snow Bush and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.