Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Edible dye
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
China Doll
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Zimmeresche
Wunderblume
In French
china doll
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
china doll
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Maravilha
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Doll and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of China Doll and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
China Doll and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
China Doll and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of China Doll and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.