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Brenia Snowbush

4.1 out of 5 (7 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

About Brenia Snowbush

Snowbush is a perennial shrub of tropical Pacific Islands with interesting variegated foliage and red stems. It grows 2-4 feet tall and wide with a rounded to vase shape. Snowbush does best in moist average to fertile soil in full sun to partial shade.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Breynia disticha

Genus

Breynia

Family

Phyllanthaceae

Order

Malpighiales

Also known as

Snow bush and Breynia disticha

How to care for Brenia Snowbush

💦 Water

How often to water your Brenia Snowbush

Brenia Snowbush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Brenia Snowbush in your home

Brenia Snowbush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Brenia Snowbush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brenia Snowbush in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Brenia Snowbush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Brenia Snowbush: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brenia Snowbush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Brenia Snowbush is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Brenia Snowbush →

Common Brenia Snowbush Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Brenia Snowbush prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Brenia Snowbush Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Brenia Snowbush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Brenia Snowbush Light Requirements →

Brenia Snowbush Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Brenia Snowbush is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Brenia Snowbush Edible? →

Brenia Snowbush Toxicity to Cats →

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Brenia Snowbush Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

Brenia Snowbush does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Brenia Snowbush →

When and How to Successfully Repot Brenia Snowbush →

What Are Healthy Brenia Snowbush Roots →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Brenia Snowbush grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Brenia Snowbush Lifecycle →

Brenia Snowbush Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Brenia Snowbush →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Brenia Snowbush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Brenia Snowbush Temperature Tolerance →

Brenia Snowbush Hardiness Zones →

Is Brenia Snowbush a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Brenia Snowbush, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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What Eats Brenia Snowbush? →

Care Summary for Brenia Snowbush

Brenia Snowbush

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 2

Fast grower 2

Browns easily 2

@@Jody

10 Plants

158 XP

Windsor, Ontario

09/15/2021

She is just so beautiful and petite!

Survivor

@@Jody

10 Plants

158 XP

Windsor, Ontario

09/15/2021

So beautiful! I got her a few weeks ago.

@@Lep7349

9 Plants

298 XP

05/18/2021

This is probably one of the most needy plants, I got mine and kinda struggled with it for a bit, it would get better and then worse and then better, and now (as you can see in the photo) it is just dead, I can’t help. It requires specific sunlight and lots of watering, and it is very technical but I was never able to figure out exactly what it needed, definitely not an easy house plant

Browns easily

Brenia Snowbush plant photo by @Lep7349 named Olaf on Greg, the plant care app.

@@shaeshae

4 Plants

1,437 XP

05/02/2021

If you let the soil dry out, it will definitely let you know by crisping up some leaves and dropping quite a few!

Make sure to keep moist and give access to bright light to grow 🌱

Fast grower

Survivor

Browns easily

Brenia Snowbush plant photo by @shaeshae named Snow White on Greg, the plant care app.

@@nikkilynn

80 Plants

1,731 XP

03/30/2021

She’s a bit of a drama queen and likes to drop leaves if not happy. Seems to like consistently damp soil and a ton of light. Does not like being misted but appreciates higher humidity.