Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Radermachera sinica
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Number of Varieties
1740
0
40000
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-119-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm180.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm90.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Gold
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Thorns
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✘
✔
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
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Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
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✘
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
China Doll
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
एमु बुश
In German
Zimmeresche
Emu Bush
In French
china doll
Emu Bush
In Spanish
china doll
Emu Bush
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Emu de Bush
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Emu Bush
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Emu Bush
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Myoporeae
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
17220
1
27800
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