Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Radermachera sinica
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Medium, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
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
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
IRIS cristata
Common Name
China Doll
Crested Iris
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Zimmeresche
Crested Iris
In French
china doll
Crested Iris
In Spanish
china doll
Crested Iris
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Crested Iris
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of China Doll and Crested Iris
Season and care of China Doll and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Crested Iris Physical Information
China Doll and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Crested Iris are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of China Doll and Crested Iris
Care of China Doll and Crested 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 Crested 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.