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ornamentalFamily: BignoniaceaeGenus: RadermacheraSpecies: sinica
Cultivar
China Doll Plant
Radermachera sinica
Radermachera sinica is a stunning tropical plant characterized by its delicate, lace-like leaflets and dense, bushy growth. As it matures, it develops a graceful, tree-like structure that adds a soft, verdant appeal to well-lit indoor areas. It is prized by collectors for its elegant foliage and ability to thrive as a refined container specimen.
The China Doll Plant is a popular tropical houseplant known for its glossy, finely-divided, deep green foliage and elegant growth habit. It makes an excellent choice for indoor spaces requiring a touch of lush, evergreen texture.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; ensure excellent drainage and reduce watering frequency slightly during winter months.
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Mature size
3-6 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide in indoor containers.
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Hardiness
10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)
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Growth habit
Upright, shrubby to tree-like
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintains a cleaner, more compact appearance with consistent indirect light and protection from cold drafts. It prefers stable environments and can be sensitive to rapid changes in location or humidity.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit; protect from temperatures below 55 degrees and cold air vents.
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Flower / fruit
Blooms are rare in indoor container environments, where the plant is primarily cultivated for its elegant evergreen foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength monthly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Pinch back the growing tips periodically to encourage branching and maintain a full, compact shape.
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Care notes
Maintains a cleaner, more compact appearance with consistent indirect light and protection from cold drafts. It prefers stable environments and can be sensitive to rapid changes in location or humidity.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
3-6 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide in indoor containers.
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Growth habit
Upright, shrubby to tree-like
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart for indoor groupings
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Blooms are rare in indoor container environments, where the plant is primarily cultivated for its elegant evergreen foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit; protect from temperatures below 55 degrees and cold air vents.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; ensure excellent drainage and reduce watering frequency slightly during winter months.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with added perlite for aeration.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container cultivation, benefiting from stable, moisture-retentive soil and moderate humidity. Repot as the root system fills the current container.
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Family
Bignoniaceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, pinnate, emerald green foliage with fine-textured, lanceolate leaflets.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be compound, glossy, and medium-to-dark green. Avoid depicting broad, solid leaves.
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Fruit Flower Look
Flowers are trumpet-shaped and pale, typically cream or white, though rarely produced in container settings.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers on starter-stage plants. Flowering is rarely observed in indoor cultivation.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should appear upright and symmetrical. Do not depict as a creeping vine or succulent.
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Mature Plant Look
A refined, bushy indoor tree with a dense canopy of delicate, glossy green leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature specimens form a woody, tree-like trunk with dark green, pinnate leaves that create a dense, canopy-like display.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain a lush, fine-textured appearance. Branches should be somewhat delicate but structural.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a China Doll Plant need? It prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its lush foliage. Is the China Doll Plant hard to keep alive? It is manageable if you provide consistent moisture, stable temperatures, and good humidity. Can I keep my China Doll Plant in a small pot? Yes, it adapts well to containers but will need repotting as it grows to support its mature size.
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Root Look
Fine, fibrous white to light brown roots.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, moisture-retaining potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
Small, tender green stems with compound leaves consisting of small, lanceolate, glossy leaflets.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young plants exhibit a herbaceous, upright habit with a soft, bright green stem and developing foliage nodes.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow China Doll Plant. This is China Doll Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the China Doll Plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical foliage environment you want to create. This plant is cherished for its delicate, glossy, and fine-textured leaflets that create a sophisticated, bushy, tree-like structure in any well-lit home. Establish your starter plant by moving it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it to a final indoor container when it grows. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Radermachera sinica China Doll Plant Houseplant Tropical Foliage Indoor Plants Agardeni Plant Care Container Gardening Foliage Plants
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Youtube Video Summary
The China Doll Plant is a favored tropical addition for home interiors, celebrated for its fine-textured, glossy green leaves and graceful growth habit. This guide explores its care needs and how to successfully establish this beautiful foliage plant in your living space.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow and Care for the China Doll Plant (Radermachera sinica)
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