{"id":1734,"date":"2021-03-05T05:06:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T05:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=1734"},"modified":"2022-09-05T02:18:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T02:18:22","slug":"why-is-my-hawaiian-snow-bush-losing-leaves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/why-is-my-hawaiian-snow-bush-losing-leaves\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is My Hawaiian Snow Bush Losing Leaves? | Cold Weather or Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hawaiian Snow Bush<\/strong> is a tropical plant so if you live in a cool climate it can wilt or lose its leaves<\/strong> in the winter. If it is in a pot, you can move it to a protected spot in your garden, but don\u2019t worry, the leaves will grow back in the warmer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When spring arrives, move the plant back out into a bright spot in your garden. Give it a quick trim and it will grow back well. Water and fertilize the plant and it will spring back good as new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Hawaiian Snow Bush has beautiful leaves that are white, green and pink and it come from the tropics.  They are generally easy to grow and can live indoors or outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The botanical name is Breynia nivosa rosea, <\/strong><\/em>but I love the name Snow Bush. <\/strong> They grow to a medium size, about 1m wide and 1.2m high. Remember to keep your snow bush moist, especially for the first few months after planting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hawaiian Snow Bush Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Height<\/strong><\/td>1.2m or 4 feet<\/td><\/tr>
Width<\/strong><\/td>1m or 3.5 feet<\/td><\/tr>
Aspect<\/strong><\/td>Full sun to part shade<\/td><\/tr>
Watering<\/strong><\/td>Likes to be kept moist<\/td><\/tr>
Soil<\/strong><\/td>Well-draining<\/td><\/tr>
Location<\/strong><\/td>Outdoors is best, but can be an indoor plant if cared for well<\/td><\/tr>
Hedge<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to stop your Hawaiian snow bush losing leaves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Find Shelter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When growing in a pot it is best to move it to a sheltered place in your garden when the weather cools down.  If you can protect it from frost, you can help to prevent it from losing too many leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Choose the right size pot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is important to make sure you plant your snow bush in the right size pot.  If you find that you must water it every day to keep it moist, it is time to move it to a bigger pot size. Remember, only move it up 1 pot size at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a pot that is only 1-2 inches wider than the one that it is currently in. You will probably need to do this every year or 2 because they grow so well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Grow it in a warm area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite its name it can\u2019t be grown in snowy conditions.  It only grows in tropical or subtropical areas so it might be too cold where you are to keep it outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be kept as an indoor plant so if you live in a cold climate, this is the best idea.  This will stop it from losing leaves when it gets too cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more on how to grow a Hawaiian snow bush, check out this video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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