Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Radermachera sinica
-
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
China Doll
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Tabernaemontana
In German
Zimmeresche
Tabernaemontana
In French
china doll
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
china doll
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of China Doll and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of China Doll and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
China Doll and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
China Doll and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Crape Jasmine
Care of China Doll and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.