Radermachera
Description
- Radermachera, also known as China Doll or Emerald Tree, is a tropical tree admired for its lush foliage and graceful, upright growth habit. With glossy green leaves arranged in a whorled pattern, it adds elegance to indoor and outdoor landscapes.
Features & Benefits
- Benefits from occasional misting to increase humidity levels, particularly in dry indoor environments.
- Adds a lush and tropical feel to indoor spaces, perfect for living rooms, offices, or atriums.
- Resilient and adaptable, tolerating a range of temperatures and indoor conditions.
- Generally non-toxic to pets, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
- Features glossy, lance-shaped leaves arranged in whorls along its stems, often resembling those of a Schefflera plant.
- Grows as a small tree or shrub, with some species reaching up to 6-10 feet in height indoors.
Care Guide
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, typically once in every 1-2 weeks.
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix enriched with organic matter.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels.
- Fertilization: Feed monthly with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
- Pruning: Trim back leggy growth or dead branches as needed.