China Doll Plant (Radermachera sinica): Indoor Care and Summer Rejuvenation

China doll plants are sold as houseplants but can reach 30 feet in their native habitat. Leaf drop indoors is almost always due to insufficient light. They're not cold-hardy below 40°F.

Action Plan

• Now: Give it the brightest indoor location possible.
• Mid-April: Move it to a semi-shaded patio. Cut stems back to 12 inches to force a compact, bushy crown of new growth.
• Summer: Tip-prune as needed to maintain size.
• Next winter: Bring it back inside before temperatures drop.

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