Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Food Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Spinach
China Doll
In Hindi
पालक
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Spinat
Zimmeresche
In French
Épinards
china doll
In Spanish
Espinacas
china doll
In Greek
Σπανάκι
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Espinafre
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Szpinak
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Spinach
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anserineae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and China Doll
Season and care of Spinach and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and China Doll season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and China Doll Physical Information
Spinach and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and China Doll are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and China Doll
Care of Spinach and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.