Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'Burgundy'
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Garden Onion, Red Onion
China Doll
In Hindi
लाल प्याज
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Rote Zwiebel
Zimmeresche
In French
Oignon rouge
china doll
In Spanish
Cebolla roja
china doll
In Greek
Κόκκινο κρεμμύδι
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Cebola vermelha
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Czerwona cebula
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Red Cepa
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Allium
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Onion and China Doll
Season and care of Red Onion and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Red Onion and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Onion season is Not Available and China Doll season is Not Available. The type of soil for Red Onion is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Onion is Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Onion and China Doll Physical Information
Red Onion and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Red Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Red Onion and China Doll are as follows:
Red Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
Red Onion leaf color: Not Available
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Onion and China Doll
Care of Red Onion and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Onion pruning is done 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 Red Onion 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.