Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Radermachera sinica
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
China Doll
Switchgrass
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Switchgrass
In German
Zimmeresche
Switchgrass
In French
china doll
switchgrass
In Spanish
china doll
switchgrass
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
switchgrass
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
switchgrass
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
switchgrass
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of China Doll and Switchgrass
Season and care of China Doll and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Switchgrass Physical Information
China Doll and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Switchgrass are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of China Doll and Switchgrass
Care of China Doll and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.