China Doll Plant Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
China Doll Plant or serpent tree is a relatively fast-growing plant with broad, green leaves. Its leaves are glossy and can grow up to 4-6 feet long. This plant does best in indirect light and well-draining soil. When brought indoors, its green leaves can add a tropical feel.
Common Name |
China doll plant, serpent tree, emerald tree
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Radermachera sinica
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Genus
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Radermachera
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Family
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Bignoniaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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China Doll Plant Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for China Doll Plant.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, China Doll Plant needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least China Doll Plant needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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China Doll Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for China Doll Plant to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
China Doll Plant prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 70%. |
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China Doll Plant Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for China Doll Plant. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
China Doll Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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China Doll Plant Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the China Doll Plant plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is China Doll Plant toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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China Doll Plant Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate China Doll Plant, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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China Doll Plant Native Region |
Find out where the China Doll Plant plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Taiwan (Province of China)
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