Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
China Doll
False Indigo
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
इंडिगो
In German
Zimmeresche
falsches Indigo
In French
china doll
faux Indigo
In Spanish
china doll
Falso Indigo
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
false Indigo
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Doll and False Indigo
Season and care of China Doll and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and False Indigo Physical Information
China Doll and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and False Indigo are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of China Doll and False Indigo
Care of China Doll and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.