Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Melanesia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
ALLIUM
Common Name
Snow Bush
Onion, Red Onion
In German
Schnee Bush
Zwiebel
In French
neige Bush
Oignon
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Cebolla
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Cebola
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Cebula
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Allieae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Allioideae
Properties of Snow Bush and Onion
Wondering what are the properties of Snow Bush and Onion? We provide you with everything About Snow Bush and Onion. Snow Bush doesn't have thorns and Onion doesn't have thorns. Also Snow Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Snow Bush has allergic reactions like Not Available and Onion has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Snow Bush and Onion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Onion
Season and care of Snow Bush and Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Onion season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Onion is Not Available while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Onion is Not Available.
Snow Bush and Onion Physical Information
Snow Bush and Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Onion height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Snow Bush and Onion are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Onion flower color: Not Available
- Onion leaf color: Not Available
Care of Snow Bush and Onion
Care of Snow Bush and Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Onion pruning is done 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 Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.