Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
China Doll
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
जरुल
In German
Zimmeresche
Königinblume
In French
china doll
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
china doll
Banabá Plant
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Radermachera
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Doll and Pride of India
Season and care of China Doll and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
China Doll and Pride of India Physical Information
China Doll and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Pride of India are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of China Doll and Pride of India
Care of China Doll and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.