China Doll

Echinopsis

About China Doll and Echinopsis

China Doll

Echinopsis

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

North America, South America, Brazil

Types

Radermachera sinica

Peanut cactus

Number of Varieties

17128

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1112-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

490.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Mealybugs, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Skin cuts

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica

ECHINOPSIS

Common Name

China Doll

Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

हाथी कैक्टस

In German

Zimmeresche

Igel Kaktus

In French

china doll

hérisson cactus

In Spanish

china doll

cactus de erizo

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca

hedgehog cactus

In Polish

China Doll drzewo

jeż kaktus

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno

cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Radermachera

Echinopsis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

172000

1 27800

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Properties of China Doll and Echinopsis

Wondering what are the properties of China Doll and Echinopsis? We provide you with everything About China Doll and Echinopsis. China Doll doesn't have thorns and Echinopsis doesn't have thorns. Also China Doll does not have fragrant flowers. China Doll has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation and Echinopsis has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of China Doll and Echinopsis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Doll and Echinopsis

Season and care of China Doll and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

China Doll and Echinopsis Physical Information

China Doll and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Echinopsis are as follows:

China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:

Care of China Doll and Echinopsis

Care of China Doll and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.