Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Europe
Types
Radermachera sinica
Iris
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
IRIS pumila
Common Name
China Doll
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Dwarf Iris
In German
Zimmeresche
Zwergiris
In French
china doll
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
china doll
Enano Iris
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of China Doll and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of China Doll and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
China Doll and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
China Doll and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of China Doll and Dwarf Iris
Care of China Doll and Dwarf 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 Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.