Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Radermachera sinica
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
17120
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40000
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-8
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Spreading
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Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm50.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm20.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Gold
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
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✘
✔
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Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Rash, Throat itching
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
GUZMANIA
Common Name
China Doll
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Zimmeresche
Guzmania lingulata
In French
china doll
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
china doll
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Guzmania lingulata
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Poales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Tecomeae
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Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
176
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27800
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