Description
The china doll plant is a very popular houseplant. It is a fairly compact plant that has became very popular due to high tolerance of low humidity in air.
The China doll is a great house plant with attractive foliage. This plant is like a tree, with attractive, glossy, mid-green leaves divided into leaflets. This plant remains fairly compact and it is easy to look after.
Young China doll plants are small and compact, making them perfect desk decor or a lovely addition to brightly lit counter tops, tables, or window sills. More mature plants can be used to help cover blank, empty walls, to soften the harsh lines of large furniture, or fill empty cornePlant Specifications
| Plant Height | 18 inch (46 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 7 inch (18 cm) |
| Common Name | China doll. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 4 feet |
| Flower Colour | White or Yellowish white |
| Bloom Time | April-August |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Radermachera care
China doll plant can be propagated by cuttings.Cuttings can be taken from the stems, but the cuttings have to be green and not wood like.The cuttings can be planted in small pots that should be filled with some moist compost or potting soil. Covering the pots with plastic will help retain the moisture level.
China doll need high humidity to take root. The cuttings should be placed in a location with bright, indirect light. Keep the soil evenly moist during this time and within 3-4 weeks the roots should begin to grow.
| Sunlight | Bright indirect sunlight. |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | Well drained and fertile soil |
| Temperature | 16-24 degree C. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Radermachera special feature
A China Doll plant is a non- poisonous houseplant.
Radermachera uses
Ornamental Use:
- Use it as a small shade tree for lawns or to brighten up tables and window sills
- It can also be used for covering empty walls