Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
China Doll
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Chives
In German
Zimmeresche
Schnittlauch
In French
china doll
Ciboulette
In Spanish
china doll
Cebollino
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Cebolinha
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Szczypiorek
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Doll and Chives
Season and care of China Doll and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chives season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Chives is Neutral.
China Doll and Chives Physical Information
China Doll and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Chives are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of China Doll and Chives
Care of China Doll and Chives include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.