Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Gastric
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
China Doll
In Hindi
कबिट
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
Zimmeresche
In French
Kawista
china doll
In Spanish
Kawista
china doll
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Limonia
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Limonia
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Apple and China Doll
Season and care of Wood Apple and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and China Doll season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Apple and China Doll Physical Information
Wood Apple and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Apple and China Doll are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wood Apple and China Doll
Care of Wood Apple and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Apple 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.