Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
China Doll
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Zimmeresche
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
china doll
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
china doll
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and China Doll
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Doll season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and China Doll Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and China Doll are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and China Doll
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.