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