Five things you should know about watering a Radermachera sinica (China doll)

Watering is especially important when caring for a Radermachera sinica; too much or too little water will affect its growth, so you need to control both the amount and the frequency of watering to let it thrive and grow ever denser, glossier leaves.

Today Hua'er will introduce you to some knowledge about watering a Radermachera sinica, so that you who love this plant will understand it better and become happier!

1. Before watering, observe how dry the soil is; generally keep the potting soil slightly moist, and once you see signs of paleness, water it thoroughly. It likes high temperatures and high humidity, so in summer, when it is hot and dry, water it even more often, and spray the leaves and the surrounding area morning and evening every day; this can wash the leaves and raise the air humidity.

2. Radermachera sinica can be grown in acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline soil, but acidic soil lets it grow better. Watering is usually done with tap water, which should be left to stand for two days first; before watering, you can add a few drops of rice vinegar to increase the soil's acidity and help its growth.

3. When watering, pay attention to the water temperature; generally the water temperature should be about the same as the soil temperature, especially in winter, when water that is too cold will directly freeze and damage the roots.

4. The leaves are the first to show whether water is lacking or plentiful; generally, yellow leaves mean the soil moisture is on the high side, so it is best to move it to a bright, airy spot to speed up evaporation; if the branches and leaves show signs of wilting and the soil surface is also rather dry, that is a sign of water shortage, so water it right away, pouring slowly from the edge, and you can water repeatedly until the water runs through.

5. About every ten days, when spraying the leaves, you can use a 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, spraying both the front and back of the leaves evenly, which can make the leaves even denser, greener, and glossier.

That is all for watering and caring for a Radermachera sinica. If you flower lovers have anything to add, you can share it with everyone in the comments section below. To learn more about growing flowers, you can follow Huajianke!