Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Green
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
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
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
Snow Bush
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Japanese Ardisia
In German
Schnee Bush
Japanese Ardisia
In French
neige Bush
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Ericales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Snow Bush and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Snow Bush and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Snow Bush and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Snow Bush and Japanese Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.