Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
World/Pandemic
Types
Radermachera sinica
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
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
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
China Doll
Viola
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Viola
In German
Zimmeresche
Viola
In French
china doll
Alto
In Spanish
china doll
Viola
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Viola
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Altówka
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Viola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of China Doll and Viola
Season and care of China Doll and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Viola Physical Information
China Doll and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Viola are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of China Doll and Viola
Care of China Doll and Viola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.