Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Radermachera sinica
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Mites
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
China Doll
Schefflera
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Schefflera
In German
Zimmeresche
Schefflera
In French
china doll
Schefflera
In Spanish
china doll
Schefflera
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Schefflera
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Schefflera
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Schefflera
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of China Doll and Schefflera
Season and care of China Doll and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
China Doll and Schefflera Physical Information
China Doll and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of China Doll and Schefflera
Care of China Doll and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.