China Doll

Periwinkle

About China Doll and Periwinkle

China Doll

Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Madagascar

Types

Radermachera sinica

Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

1730

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-114-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, 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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1.97 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

490.00 cm2.96 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Magenta, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Does not require lot of watering, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Pruning

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, 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

Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica

Catharanthus roseus

Common Name

China Doll

Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

Periwinkle

In German

Zimmeresche

Immergrün

In French

china doll

Pervenche

In Spanish

china doll

Bígaro

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

μυρτιά

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca

Mirta

In Polish

China Doll drzewo

Barwinek

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno

Periwinkle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Mollusca

Class

Magnoliopsida

Gastropoda

Order

Lamiales

Geraniales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Radermachera

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

178

1 27800

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Properties of China Doll and Periwinkle

Wondering what are the properties of China Doll and Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About China Doll and Periwinkle. China Doll doesn't have thorns and Periwinkle doesn't have thorns. Also China Doll does not have fragrant flowers. China Doll has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Doll and Periwinkle

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

China Doll and Periwinkle Physical Information

China Doll and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Periwinkle are as follows:

China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of China Doll and Periwinkle

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