How to tend a Breynia disticha

Also known as: Melanthesa neocaledonica Baill., Melanthesa neocaledonica var. forsteri Müll.Arg., Phyllanthus nivosus W.Bull, Phyllanthus sandwicensis var. hypoglaucus H.Lév., Breynia axillaris Spreng., Breynia disticha var. neocaledonica (Baill.) Müll.Arg., Breynia disticha f. nivosa (W.Bull) Croizat ex Radcl.-Sm., Breynia nivosa (W.Bull) Small, Breynia nivosa var. roseopicta (Regel) F.Br., Breynia disticha var. nivosa (W.Bull) Croizat, Phyllanthus nivosus W.G.Sm., Phyllanthus roseopictus B., Phyllanthus roseus-pictus Hovey, Breynia disticha var. genuina Müll.Arg., Phyllanthus atropurpureus Van Geert, Phyllanthus nivosus unranked roseopictus (Burb.) Regel

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Apply organic fertilizers mainly, chemical fertilizer if needed

Pruning

Remove dead and diseased branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Tropical areas
Category
Euphorbiaceae, Breynia
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-September, fruiting period May-December
Flower colors
Leaf color green, fruit color red
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