Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
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
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
China Doll
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Lignum Vitae
In German
Zimmeresche
Lignum Vitae
In French
china doll
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
china doll
Palo santo
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
pau-santo
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Doll and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of China Doll and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
China Doll and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of China Doll and Lignum Vitae
Care of China Doll and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.