Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
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
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
False Aralia
China Doll
In Hindi
Aralia
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
falsch Aralia
Zimmeresche
In French
faux Aralia
china doll
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
china doll
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Aralia false
china árvore boneca
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Sinis pupa ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Plerandra
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Aralia and China Doll
Season and care of False Aralia and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and China Doll Physical Information
False Aralia and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and China Doll are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Aralia and China Doll
Care of False Aralia and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.