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China doll

China doll

Radermachera (peace tree in some places)

DifficultyEasy
SeasonYear-round
FoliageA perennial

Meaning

A full, happy life, peace and joy

A usual housewarming gift. Glossy leaves. It hates cold and being moved.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Bright light

Water

Water when it dries

Temperature

18-30°C, not below 10°C

Feed

Once a month in spring and summer

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it in a bright living room. Once it's home, don't keep moving it.
  2. When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, water it through

Day to day

  • In winter, keep it away from cold windows and air-conditioner vents
  • If it gets too tall, cut the top. The foliage fills in.
  • Wipe dusty leaves with a damp cloth

Common questions

A lot of leaves dropped?

Most often it got cold, was moved, or was watered too much. Leave it somewhere warm and bright, and ease up on watering.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.