Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Radermachera sinica
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Oil is used for aromatherapy
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
IRIS fulva
Common Name
China Doll
Copper iris
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Copper Iris
In German
Zimmeresche
Copper Iris
In French
china doll
Copper Iris
In Spanish
china doll
Cobre Iris
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Copper Iris
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of China Doll and Copper Iris
Season and care of China Doll and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Copper Iris Physical Information
China Doll and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Copper Iris are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of China Doll and Copper Iris
Care of China Doll and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.