Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
China Doll
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Zimmeresche
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
china doll
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
china doll
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of China Doll and Malabar nut
Season and care of China Doll and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Malabar nut Physical Information
China Doll and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of China Doll and Malabar nut are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Malabar nut
Care of China Doll and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.