Indoor · Shade
Radermachera / China Doll
AED 46each, 30-40 cm, Nursery Pot
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- Radermachera / China Doll, 30-40 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 46
- Total
- AED 46
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About this plant
Radermachera / China Doll suits indoor spots with bright, indirect light, outdoors only in shade. Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Grows glossy, finely cut leaves in bright, indirect light indoors, and outdoors only in shade.
Radermachera sinica, known as the china doll plant, is a small tree native to southern China and Taiwan. Its glossy, bright green leaves are divided into many pointed leaflets, creating a light, fern-like canopy. As a houseplant it is usually grown as a bushy plant or a small multi-stem tree.
In Dubai it does best indoors in bright, indirect light near a window. It dislikes change: moving it, letting the soil dry out or placing it in a draft from an AC vent can cause sudden leaf drop. Once settled in a steady spot, it grows well. Outdoors it can work in a shaded courtyard or covered terrace in winter, but full summer sun and heat stress it.
It works well in living rooms, offices, reception areas and bright corners. We offer it from 30–40 cm tabletop plants up to 150–180 cm floor plants, in nursery or ceramic pots.
- Sizes
- 30, 100, 1, 150, 170 and 2.5 cm
- Watering
- Every 5–7 days indoors when the top 3 cm of soil is dry; never let it dry out fully
Why people love it
- Fine, glossy, fern-like leaves look airy on an upright stem.
- The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
- It grows into a neat small tree for a living room corner.
- It can live on a shaded balcony outside summer.
Light
Bright, indirect light; outdoors only in shade
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Worth knowing
- It drops leaves when moved, chilled by AC or left dry.
- Direct summer sun burns the delicate foliage.
- In a dim hallway the fine canopy thins to bare stems.
- Spider mites can settle on the leaves in dry air.
Why Green Beetle, not a nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Care guide for Dubai homes
How to keep Radermachera / China Doll healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light; outdoors only in shade. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 5–7 days indoors when the top 3 cm of soil is dry; never let it dry out fully. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: Rich, well-draining potting mix. Feeding: Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks from March to October. Common mistake: moving it around or letting it dry out, which causes sudden leaf drop. Where it works: living rooms, offices, reception areas and shaded courtyards.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Need help later on?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Radermachera / China Doll FAQs
Why is my china doll dropping leaves?
Usually from a move, dry soil or a cold AC draft. Keep it in one bright, steady spot.
Can it grow outdoors in Dubai?
Only in shade and mostly in the cooler months. Full summer sun stresses it.
How often should I water it?
Every 5–7 days indoors, when the top 3 cm of soil is dry.
Is it toxic to pets?
The ASPCA lists the china doll plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Questions about Radermachera / China Doll?
Talk to our team on WhatsApp. Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant? We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.