Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Radermachera sinica
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
China Doll
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
Zimmeresche
Spaghettikürbis
In French
china doll
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
china doll
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Dynia makaronowa
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
T INLIDO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of China Doll and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of China Doll and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spaghetti Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
China Doll and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
China Doll and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Spaghetti Squash
Care of China Doll and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.