Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
Origin
Melanesia
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Summer, Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam
Not Applicable
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Aquatic Plant
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Astringent, Clears heat, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Diabetes, High cholestrol, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Low Blood Pressure, Phosphorus, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
Nymphaea lotus
Common Name
Snow Bush
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
सफेद कमल
In German
Schnee Bush
Tigerlotus
In French
neige Bush
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
In Spanish
nieve Bush
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
λευκό λωτού
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
białego lotosu
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
albus Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and White Lotus
Season and care of Snow Bush and White Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and White Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and White Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant.
Snow Bush and White Lotus Physical Information
Snow Bush and White Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and White Lotus are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
White Lotus flower color: White
- White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Snow Bush and White Lotus
Care of Snow Bush and White Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Lotus needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.