Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Not Available
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
China Doll
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Zimmeresche
italienisches Raigras
In French
china doll
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
china doll
raigrás italiano
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
azevém
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Lolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Season and Care of China Doll and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of China Doll and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
China Doll and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Italian Ryegrass
Care of China Doll and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.