Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia
Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Food Allergy
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Snow Bush
Spinach
In German
Schnee Bush
Spinat
In French
neige Bush
Épinards
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Espinacas
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Espinafre
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Szpinak
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Spinach
Season and care of Snow Bush and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Spinach Physical Information
Snow Bush and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Spinach are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Spinach
Care of Snow Bush and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.