Breynia disticha 'Nana' (Dwarf Snow Bush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Breynia |
| Species | disticha |
| Cultivar | 'Nana' |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-6.7) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20- 50 |
| Height | 1.5-2 m |
| Spread | 0.5-1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Known for "frosted" multi-coloured leaves, ranging from green, to white to rose-red. |
| Shape | Small, round crown. |
| Landscape | Can be grown in containers, as an indoor plant, used as a bedding plant or ground cover. |
| Propagation | Use stem cuttings in the summer, plant in moist, sterile potting mix. Cover to contain humidity until the rooting. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in humid, cool but frost-free locations. Prefers well drained, rich, moist soils and full sun to partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stems are red and grow in a zigzag pattern. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves grow to 2 cm and are white, pink, green and burgundy. |
| Flower Description | The small, green flowers are apetalous; meaning they have no petals. |
Photographs
Breynia disticha 'Nana', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Breynia disticha 'Nana', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Breynia disticha 'Nana', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.