Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
  
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
  
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Chocolate
  
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
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
  
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
  
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
  
Bees, Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
  
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
  
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
  
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
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
  
GLIRICIDIA sepium
  
Common Name
China Doll
  
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In German
Zimmeresche
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In French
china doll
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Spanish
china doll
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
  
QuickStick
  
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
  
Quickstick
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Radermachera
  
Gliricidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Robinieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of China Doll and Quickstick
Season and care of China Doll and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Quickstick Physical Information
China Doll and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Quickstick are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of China Doll and Quickstick
Care of China Doll and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.