Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Radermachera sinica
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
1730
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40000
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-113-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-8
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm80.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm91.44 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
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Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
China Doll
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Pot Marigold
In German
Zimmeresche
Ringelblume
In French
china doll
pot Marigold
In Spanish
china doll
Caléndula
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
pot Marigold
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Zinnia Pot
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asterales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Radermachera
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
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Asteroideae
Number of Species
1720
1
27800
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