Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Canary Islands
Types
Radermachera sinica
Echium pininana
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
China Doll
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Tree Echium
In German
Zimmeresche
Baum Aciam
In French
china doll
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
china doll
árbol Aciam
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
árvore Aciam
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Echium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of China Doll and Tree Echium
Wondering what are the properties of China Doll and Tree Echium? We provide you with everything About China Doll and Tree Echium. China Doll doesn't have thorns and Tree Echium doesn't have thorns. Also China Doll does not have fragrant flowers. China Doll has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation and Tree Echium has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of China Doll and Tree Echium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of China Doll and Tree Echium
Season and care of China Doll and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Echium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Tree Echium Physical Information
China Doll and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Tree Echium are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
- Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of China Doll and Tree Echium
Care of China Doll and Tree Echium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.