China doll plants arebroadleaf evergreensthat have a moderately fast growth rate indoors.
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Can You Grow China Doll Plant Inside?
When growing inside, the China doll plant can be started and grown all year long.
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This can burn the plant’s delicate leaves and cause leaf drop.
Artificial Light
China doll plants need consistent sunlight when grown indoors.
Plants with no natural light will require 12 or more hours of artificial light per day.
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you’re able to also mist the plant daily or place the plant near a humidifier.
Watering
Regular watering is vital to growing a happy, healthy China doll plant.
To avoid this issue, choose a pot with ample drainage holes at its base.
Likewise, black tips on the plant’s leaves can signal it’s being overwatered.
Potting and Repotting China Doll Plant
Less is more when it comes to repotting China doll plants.
Frequent repotting or disturbance can lead to leaf drop and a general failure to thrive.
Move the plant outside once temperatures have consistently reached at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
Start with a sheltered location in dappled sunlight.
Keep the soil moist at all times and look for new roots within three to four weeks.
These pests can be treated with natural insecticides like neem oil.
