Snowbush.

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Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Tropical shrub

Licht

Bright indirect light

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

3 to 6 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 9 bis 11

Blütezeit

Late spring to summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to prevent leaf drop. It loves high humidity, so misting it or using a pebble tray helps keep it happy. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the plant is unhappy with its moisture levels or light exposure.

Gießen

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back long stems to encourage a bushier shape.

Umtopfen

Move to a slightly larger pot once the roots begin to crowd the container.

Boden

Well draining, peat based potting mix

Boden-pH

5.5 to 6.5

Temperatur

10 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

60 bis 90%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years in ideal conditions.

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

All parts of this plant are considered toxic if ingested and may cause irritation.

Haustiere

This plant is considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.

Kinder

Keep this plant out of reach of children as ingestion of the leaves or stems can cause illness.

Kontaktallergene

The sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

There are no notable airborne allergens associated with this plant.

Essbarkeit

The plant is not considered edible and should be kept away from food preparation areas.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Variegated leaves with white and pink
• Zigzagging stems
• Small, rounded, alternate leaves
• Tiny, inconspicuous greenish flowers

Höhe

0,9 bis 1,8m

Breite

0,9 bis 1,5m

Blätter

green, white, pink, evergreen

Blüten

greenish, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

red, Late summer

Häufige Probleme

• Spider mites — Tiny pests that cause stippling on the leaves during dry conditions.
• Root rot — Fungal decay caused by overly wet soil conditions.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, layering

Pflanzzeit

spring, early summer

Überwinterung

Move containers indoors before the first frost. Keep the plant in a bright room and reduce watering slightly during the cooler months.

Im Kübel

It grows very well in containers, provided the pot has excellent drainage and is at least 30 centimeters wide.

Group this plant with other tropical species that enjoy high humidity to create a microclimate.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Croton — They share similar tropical light and moisture requirements.
• Drachenbaum — The contrasting leaf shapes create a nice visual texture.

Ähnliche Arten

• Phyllanthus — They share a similar leaf arrangement and growth habit.

Botanisches

Familie

Phyllanthaceae

Gattung

Breynia

Ordnung

Malpighiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Pacific Islands and parts of Southeast Asia.

Artenschutz

This plant is not currently listed as endangered or threatened in its native range.

It grows as an understory shrub in tropical forests where it benefits from filtered light and consistent moisture.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental hedge, container plant, foliage accent

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need full sun?

It prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its best variegation.

Can I grow it indoors?

Yes, it makes a lovely houseplant if you provide high humidity and bright light.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus honors Johann Philipp Breyn, a 17th century botanist, while the species name refers to the two-ranked arrangement of the leaves.

Gut zu wissen

• It is a member of the Phyllanthaceae family.
• The leaves are often described as having a marbled appearance.
• It thrives in warm, humid climates where it can grow quite rapidly.
• It is frequently used as a colorful hedge in tropical landscaping.

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