Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Central America, Mexico
Types
Radermachera sinica
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
China Doll
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Mousemelon
In German
Zimmeresche
Maus Melone
In French
china doll
Mousemelon
In Spanish
china doll
Mousemelon
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
melão rato
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
mysz melona
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Cucumis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of China Doll and Mouse Melon
Season and care of China Doll and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
China Doll and Mouse Melon Physical Information
China Doll and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Mouse Melon are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of China Doll and Mouse Melon
Care of China Doll and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.