Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
America
Types
Radermachera sinica
Cucurbita pepo
Number of Varieties
1720
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40000
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11-9999
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-8
-
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm60.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm30.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Gold
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
China Doll
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
तोरी
In German
Zimmeresche
Zucchini
In French
china doll
Courgette
In Spanish
china doll
calabacín
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
abobrinha
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Kabaczek
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
zucchini
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Violales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Tribe
Tecomeae
-
Subfamily
-
Solanoideae
Number of Species
17-
1
27800
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