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China Doll Plant (Radermachera sinica) Care Guide

A buyer knows their plant as "China Doll" with a possible scientific name "raidermanchaira." The expert confirms Radermachera sinica, a recent houseplant favorite. Care: low to moderate light, moderate soil moisture, cool location. A web search for "China doll" yields many care resources.

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