Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Radermachera sinica
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Needs high amount of water
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used as a potherb
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
China Doll
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Zimmeresche
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
china doll
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
china doll
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Aralia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of China Doll and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of China Doll and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
China Doll and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of China Doll and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.