Hawaiian snow bush is a beautiful evergreen shrub that produces lovely white flowers. This tough plant is salt tolerant and drought tolerant, making it ideal for coastal regions. It grows best in full sun but can tolerate some shade. Hawaiian snow bush is a low-maintenance plant that is perfect for busy gardeners.
About soil condition, the Hawaiian snow bush can grow in any soil type as long as it is well-drained. However, it prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is also tolerant to drought and can grow in full sun or partial shade.
Just like other snowbushes, the Hawaiian snow bush (Euryops pectinatus) is a sun-loving plant that does best when it gets at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. If you live in an area with hot summers, this bush will appreciate some afternoon shade to prevent its leaves from scorching.
The temperature conditions that are best for the Hawaiian snow bush are warm days and cool nights. This plant does not like it when the temperature gets too hot or too cold. The ideal temperature range for the Hawaiian snow bush is between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature gets too far below or above this range, the plant will not be happy.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is 50% or above. The Hawaiian Snow Bush does best in tropical or subtropical climates with little to no humidity. They are however, drought tolerant and can survive in locations that experience little to no rainfall.
Regarding fertilizer, this type of plant does best with a balanced fertilizer that is applied every two weeks during the growing season. When it comes to the roots, it is best to plant the Hawaiian Snow Bush in an area where the roots will have room to spread out. This means avoiding areas that are too compacted or have a lot of rocks.
Pruning Hawaiian snow bush is important to encourage new growth and keep the plant healthy. When pruning, be sure to remove any dead or damaged branches. Cut back the branches to encourage new growth.
Propagation is best done from softwood or semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be about 10cm (4in) long and have a heel of wood if possible. Use a clean, sharp knife or secateurs to take the cuttings, and make a slanting cut just below a leaf joint. Remove the lower leaves, dipping the cut end in hormone rooting powder if available. Fill a 9cm (3½in) pot with a mix of two parts peat-based compost and one part horticultural sand or perlite. Firm gently and make a hole in the center with a dibber. Insert the cutting, and water well. Place the pot in a propagator or seal inside a clear plastic bag, and keep at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F). After a few weeks, check for roots by carefully easing the cutting from the pot.
Usually, the plant growth rate is pretty slow, however, if the plant is given the proper amount of attention and fertilizer, it can grow quite quickly. In general, this tropical shrub will do best in partial sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Once established, it is quite drought tolerant.
Common problems for this kind of plant are that the plant is susceptible to root rot, as well as to fungal diseases. The plant is also known to be a heavy feeder, so it is important to fertilize it regularly.
Source:
Hawaii Soil Atlas - University of Hawai?i
Hawaiian Lunar Calendar Hawai?i Climate Data Portal
Hawaiian Diacritics :: ASK US, University of Hawaii System