Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
China Doll
In Hindi
Raintree
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
raintree
Zimmeresche
In French
raintree
china doll
In Spanish
raintree
china doll
In Greek
Raintree
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Raintree
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Raintree
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Raintree
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and China Doll
Season and care of Raintree and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and China Doll season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and China Doll Physical Information
Raintree and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and China Doll are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Raintree and China Doll
Care of Raintree and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.