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Place the plant where it receives several hours of bright, indirect light per day, but avoid direct, intense sunlight. Water as needed to keep the soil consistently moist, but never soaking wet. China doll prefers normally warm room temperatures between 70 and 75 F.
- Why are the leaves on my China doll plant turning yellow?
- Is China Doll an indoor plant?
- Why is my China doll plant losing leaves?
- How do you prune a China doll plant?
- Should I mist my China doll plant?
- How often should I water my China doll plant?
- Is China Doll plant poisonous to humans?
- What is indirect sunlight?
- Can you propagate a China doll plant?
- Is China Doll plant toxic to dogs?
- How do you plant china doll seeds?
- What does root bound mean?
- How do you look after Radermachera?
Why are the leaves on my China doll plant turning yellow?
China Doll Plant Care Tips
Yellow leaves are a symptom of overwatering. Humidity: Try to maintain 40% relative humidity around your plant. Indoor air can become extremely dry in winter; it's a good idea to use a humidity monitor rather than guess. Use a humidity tray or a cool-mist room humidifier, if needed.
Is China Doll an indoor plant?
China doll is often grown as a houseplant for its abundant glossy-green, fernlike leaves.
Why is my China doll plant losing leaves?
China doll plants need moist, but well drained, soil. Water when the soil on the top of the pot is dry to the touch. ... A change in light, water, temperature or repotting the plant will cause a massive leaf drop. If your China doll plant does drop its leaves, don't panic.
How do you prune a China doll plant?
To prune, select one long stem and cut it back. It is important to remove all brittle, bare stems and those growing in the wrong direction. New growth will begin just below the cut. If branches on the China doll become long and floppy, more severe pruning may be necessary.
Should I mist my China doll plant?
Temperature and Humidity
To increase the humidity around your China doll plant, keep it in a room in your home that typically boasts more humidity, like the kitchen or bathroom. You can also mist the plant daily or place the plant near a humidifier.
How often should I water my China doll plant?
Water China doll enough to keep the soil moist, but never soggy and saturated. This may be once a week or so, depending on how large your houseplant is, how large the China doll's pot is, how much light it receives, and the temperature.
Is China Doll plant poisonous to humans?
Toxicity of China Doll Plants If you have kids or pets the China Doll Plant is an ideal plant for you as they are non-toxic to humans, cats, and dogs.
What is indirect sunlight?
Indirect light is sunlight that either passes through a medium—a window shade or the leaves of a tree—or reflects off another surface before reaching a plant. ... Indirect sunlight ranges from the bright indirect light of east-facing windows to the fainter, indirect light of north-facing windows.
Can you propagate a China doll plant?
When propagating China doll plant, use only the green stem cuttings, not the woody ones. These cuttings can easily be taken from the ends of the plant's stems while pruning. Avoid using any long cuttings, sticking to those that are 3 to 6 inches in length instead.
Is China Doll plant toxic to dogs?
If you have kids or pets the China Doll Plant is an ideal plant for you as they are non-toxic to humans, cats, and dogs.
How do you plant china doll seeds?
To plant, sow in moist potting mix and cover with plastic(like a ziploc bag) to maintain warmth and humidity. Keep it brightly lit but out of direct sun and make sure the soil remains moist but not soggy. Read more about growing houseplants from seed here.
What does root bound mean?
: having roots formed into a dense, tangled mass that allows little or no space for further growth These plants have a natural tendency to become root-bound, with their roots growing in a spiralling mass.
How do you look after Radermachera?
China Doll Plant Care And Maintenance
Reduce the watering during the winter. Feed the plant with a general purpose house plant fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Reduce the feeding during the winter months to every 6-8 weeks. Radermachera likes high humidity levels so mist the leaves regularly.
