China Doll Live Healthy Plant

The China Doll Plant (Radermachera sinica) is a beautiful, glossy-leaved indoor plant native to Southeast Asia. It has delicate, fern-like foliage and can thrive indoors if you give it the right balance of light, water, and humidity.

🌞 Light

• Bright, indirect light is best.
• Place near a sunny window with filtered light (east or north-facing is ideal).
• Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves, and low light, which can cause leaf drop.

💧 Water

• Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
• Water when the top inch (2–3 cm) of soil feels dry.
• Always use a pot with drainage holes—this plant hates “wet feet.”
• In winter, reduce watering as growth slows.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–24°C (65–75°F).
• Avoid cold drafts or sudden temperature drops.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.
  • Mist the leaves occasionally or use a humidity tray or humidifier.

🌱 Soil

• Use a well-draining potting mix, such as:
  • 2 parts peat moss or coco coir
  • 1 part perlite
  • 1 part potting soil
• A general indoor plant mix with extra drainage also works well.

🍽️ Fertilizer

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer (like 10-10-10 or 20-20-20).
• Stop feeding during fall and winter when growth slows.

✂️ Pruning

• Regularly prune back leggy stems to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
• Remove yellow or dead leaves to keep the plant tidy and healthy.

🌿 Repotting

• Repot every 2–3 years or when roots start circling the pot.
• Move up only one pot size at a time.
• The plant can be sensitive to disturbance, so handle roots gently.