Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
  
Southern Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
11- 6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
  
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
  
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
  
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Lawns and Turf
  
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
  
CYNODON dactylon
  
Common Name
China Doll
  
Bermuda Grass
  
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
  
बरमूडा घास
  
In German
Zimmeresche
  
Bermuda Gras
  
In French
china doll
  
l'herbe des Bermudes
  
In Spanish
china doll
  
Grama
  
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
  
Αγριάδα
  
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
  
grama Bermuda
  
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
  
Trawa Bermuda
  
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
  
Bermuda Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Radermachera
  
Cynodon Rich
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Chlorideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Chloridoideae
  
Season and Care of China Doll and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of China Doll and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
China Doll and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Bermuda Grass
Care of China Doll and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.