Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dry 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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Snow Bush
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In German
Schnee Bush
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
neige Bush
Kawista
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Kawista
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Limonia
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Citreae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Wood Apple
Season and care of Snow Bush and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Wood Apple season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Wood Apple Physical Information
Snow Bush and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Wood Apple are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Bush and Wood Apple
Care of Snow Bush and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
