China Doll, Radermachera Seed

Radermachera sinica China Doll Plant Seed

Glossy compound foliage gives interiors a refined tree-like look
Bushy subtropical plants tolerate typical heated-home air
Bright indirect light supports dense, attractive growth
Prune growing tips to maintain compact branching

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Radermachera sinica

Sun

Partial

Packet

100 Seeds

Zones 10–12 Check your growing zone

About Radermachera sinica, China Doll Plant Seed, China Doll Plant Seed

China Doll, Radermachera sinica, is a bushy subtropical stunner. It makes great impact with lots of attractive, fresh green leaves, that stay glossy even in the dry air of heated homes. great for air purification indoors.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/4"

Days to Germination

14–30 days

Germination Type

P - Sow Under Cover

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Tender Perennial

Hardiness Zone

Zones 10-12

Plant Height

Above 96 inches

Growth Habits

Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

17,010

Color

Green

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

China Doll Plant benefits from a warm location with bright, indirect light and protection from cold drafts and harsh midday sun. Use a clean, well-drained potting mix suited to China doll plant and a container with unobstructed drainage holes. Sanitize containers, inspect planting material for pests or rot, and pre-moisten the mix before planting.

Planting

Start China doll plant indoors in a clean, free-draining medium, generally maintaining 70–80°F unless the species prefers cooler conditions. Keep the medium evenly moist but never saturated, and expect slow or irregular germination from woody or tropical seed. Provide bright filtered light after emergence. Pot seedlings individually once sturdy, disturbing the roots as little as possible.

Watering

China Doll Plant prefers moderate, even moisture during active growth. Let the surface dry slightly between waterings, then irrigate thoroughly and empty any drainage saucer to prevent root rot.

Fertilizer

China Doll Plant benefits from diluted complete fertilizer during active growth. Apply at label intervals to moist soil, reduce feeding in low light, and avoid soluble-salt accumulation.

Tips

Increase humidity around China doll plant with grouped plants or a humidifier rather than constantly wet soil. Inspect leaf undersides regularly and isolate new plants before adding them to a collection.

Pests & Diseases

China doll plants are most vulnerable to root rot and fungal leaf spots indoors. Persistent wilt in damp mix usually means root damage, not thirst. Let the upper mix dry appropriately, empty saucers, and remove spotted leaves. Restart badly rotted plants only from clean, symptom-free material.

Common China doll plant pests include mealybugs, scale, spider mites, thrips, and fungus gnats. Check leaf undersides and stems, quarantine new plants, and remove heavily infested growth.