Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
China
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
China Doll
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Zimmeresche
Hortensie
In French
china doll
Hortensia
In Spanish
china doll
Hortensia
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Hortênsia
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sorghum
Season and Care of China Doll and Centipede Grass
Season and care of China Doll and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
China Doll and Centipede Grass Physical Information
China Doll and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Centipede Grass are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of China Doll and Centipede Grass
Care of China Doll and Centipede 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.