China Doll

Octopus Tree

About China Doll and Octopus Tree

China Doll

Octopus Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Melanesia, Australia

Types

Radermachera sinica

Umbrella plant Amate

Number of Varieties

171000

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

490.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Red, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Red, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Birds

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Dermititis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Root

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica

SCHEFFLERA actinophylla

Common Name

China Doll

Octopus Tree

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

ऑक्टोपस पेड़

In German

Zimmeresche

Octopus tree

In French

china doll

arbre Octopus

In Spanish

china doll

árbol pulpo

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

χταπόδι δέντρο

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca

Octopus árvore

In Polish

China Doll drzewo

Ośmiornica drzewo

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno

polypus ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Apiales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Araliaceae

Genus

Radermachera

Schefflera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Aralioideae

Number of Species

1715

1 27800

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Properties of China Doll and Octopus Tree

Wondering what are the properties of China Doll and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About China Doll and Octopus Tree. China Doll doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also China Doll does not have fragrant flowers. China Doll has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of China Doll and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Doll and Octopus Tree

Season and care of China Doll and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

China Doll and Octopus Tree Physical Information

China Doll and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Octopus Tree are as follows:

China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of China Doll and Octopus Tree

Care of China Doll and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.