Radermachera sinica, commonly known as China Doll, is an evergreen tree native to the subtropical mountain forests of southern China and Taiwan. It can reach heights of up to 30 meters with a trunk diameter of 1 meter in its natural habitat, but when grown indoors, it typically remains much smaller, around 3 meters. The China Doll plant has a graceful, upright form with glossy, dark green, bipinnate leaves that have a feathery appearance. Its white, trumpet-shaped flowers are about 7 cm long, resembling those of Bignonia or Catalpa, and are highly fragrant. These night-blooming flowers appear from spring to early summer, wilting in the morning sun, and are quite showy, although they rarely bloom indoors.

The China Doll plant is valued for its lush, attractive foliage and is commonly used as a houseplant or patio plant. It is also suitable for outdoor planting in tropical to subtropical regions, as well as areas with a Mediterranean climate. In cultivation, it requires a position with indirect sunlight and protection from drying winds and frost, which it cannot tolerate. The plant prefers rich, well-drained soil and does best with medium amounts of water, in full sun to part shade. While it is generally easy to maintain, it can be sensitive to overwatering and may suffer from root rot if drainage is poor. Additionally, it can be prone to mealybugs and spider mites, especially when grown indoors.CC BY-SA 4.0