China Doll Plant Care Tips | Avoid Falling and Yellowing of Leaves

In this video, we have discussed the care tips of the China doll plant, also known as Emerald tree, Serpent tree, and Radarmachera Sinica plant. A really easy to take care plant that loves warm, moist, and humid climate. Do watch the full video to understand how to get rid of yellow and crispy leaves and how not to have the problem of leaf fall in the China doll plant.
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[@OneBlueField]

Hands down the best video I've seen on this plant! Thank you for being so thorough, genuinely helpful.

[@MMMPlants]

Thanks a lot for your kind words 😊

[@BodegaCiggarat]

Love this particular plant. I have one that needs to be repotted. Your information is incredibly helpful.

[@MMMPlants]

Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback 😊

[@dgennaro7621]

This is a wonderful tape he is direct precise thorough and everything he says answers questions that you're thinking of as he's talking almost immediately bravo thank you so much. You are definitely a guru on China Doll

[@MMMPlants]

Thank you 😊

[@nataliesidner1230]

You are SO knowledgeable and thorough! Thank you so much!! 😊

[@MMMPlants]

Thank you 😊

[@ruthwhittingham4]

Great information, this is a beautiful plant an absolute delight

[@MMMPlants]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@snehalg5225]

Thanks a lot for the video! This is everything about the china doll🎉

[@MMMPlants]

Thanks!

[@vickykent353]

Absolutely wonderful and informative video on the China Doll plant. So many tips on its care. So much, in fact, that I'm going to watch it again and take notes! Thank you so, so much! Consider me a new subscriber!

[@MMMPlants]

Thank you 😊

[@dankahorvathova8244]

Thank you lovely I got this plant but I never knew how to look after her properly.....now I know and thank you very much for that xxxx

[@MMMPlants]

You're welcome!

[@BlackHatGhostAnon5670]

You earned a sub. Thankyou. Great advice!

[@FRENCH085]

You have done such a good job explaining how to take care of this plant. Yours looks so perfect. I hope mine looks as good as yours does. Is there a special way to chop a plant? I saw another video, this girl had a china doll plant and it was so leggy. It was not bushy at all and it looked really odd. I am guessing it's because she didn't do any chopping. I just don't want to make the same mistakes she did 🥺

[@MMMPlants]

I do chop my plants atleast once a year specially before it starts getting warmer as it helps them to grow faster and bushier! You can chop all the branches from the top, the place you chop it from is the place where you will see new branches coming up in a while!

[@pedrocesarneto]

Amazing explanation my friend. 👏 Let's see if mine survives.

[@MMMPlants]

@@pedrocesarneto I am sure it will

[@jaydeepsinhchavada221]

Wow! what a green lushly plant 🌱 Good information though! 👍🏼

[@MMMPlants]

Thanks JD

[@zannah6818]

Thanks. I hope that you repotted it. Mine was half that size and burst its clay pot that size. It's loving a large self-watering pot. It needs constant slightly moist soil but not saturated where the roots can rot. Brown tips can occur if the soil becomes too salty where it needs leeching or repotting apparently.

[@MMMPlants]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@madhumitanag3357]

Thanks for the tips, i was very sceptical to get a new plant, that too a China doll as i face mealy bug issue at my locality, tried so much with neem oil and liquid soap solution. Totally disheartened, and stopped buying for over 6 months . Today got a China doll, which is quite expensive here in Bangalore.. Couldn't resist the greed. I hope mine lives well!

[@MMMPlants]

Whenever you plant a new plant, mix a lot of (approx 2-3 spoons) of turmeric powder in the soil, this will help 😊

[@madhumitanag3357]

@@MMMPlants thank you, will do rightaway🙏

[@StefHaynes]

great video!

[@MMMPlants]

Thank you!

[@alegomanYTPs]

In the winter my house can get as low as 14 until the heating is turned on then it is 20, I repotted this plant months ago just before autumn and it is almost dying, just 3 leaves and 4 stems left, i found out that it never grew new roots, was the same amount as its original pot, so i moved it back into a smaller one and trimmed the branches to the node on the stems but I might also trim the stems themselves shorter in hope that it can start growing up again into 2 or more new stems, from then I pray the branches will also grow with the leaves.

[@MMMPlants]

These plants do not enjoy drastic changes due to heaters and it makes the air dry, and they love humid places! Best to keep them in bathrooms with a lot of indirect light 😊

[@saronazkhan2742]

Nice information..👍

[@MMMPlants]

Thanks 😊

[@user-mu4bq6dz3m]

Can you show us how you cut or trim your china doll while explaining?

[@MMMPlants]

I will chop it in a few weeks and will show that 😊

[@yejinchang1646]

Amazing video! Thanks for tips

[@MMMPlants]

Thanks, Glad u loved it😊

[@Exoplanet_Express]

Thanks for the tip. I recently repotted mine and started to see that the leaves are droopy and I can’t figure out why. I have had the plant for over 1.5years and never had this issue. Is it coz when I repotted i cleaned the roots thoroughly?

[@DesiringYAHUAH]

Excellent! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@MMMPlants]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@vickykent353]

So, this plant likes its soil moist? This is why I'm going to listen to the video again. I thought you said that the plant should dry out completely before watering again. As I said I will take notes the second time I listen to this video.

[@MMMPlants]

Sure

[@kathleenwagner7444]

When one of my plants leans I repot it, arranging the root ball so that the stems are straight up. It soon adjusts.

[@waqasansarite]

hello bro, this is Waqas from Islamabad, Pakistan. Thanks for a great video, loved it. recently bought this plant and kept indoors near the window where it is getting indirect good light. I water it like once a week by watching the soil if its dry or not. Two days ago, I saw new little leaves coming out, got v happy, but today morning, they are all withered and when I touched them, they fell :( Im not sure what happened to them, other leaves are ok and fresh. Please can you tell me what could be the reason of fresh leaving falling? i love plants and im worried about this new one. Thanks a lot

[@MMMPlants]

Hi Hashim, I would recommend to keep that plant outside in fresh air and in complete shade once in few days, maybe once in a week! Also i hope the plant is not touching the glass window and is not exposed to fan or direct air from ac or cooler! That could be a reson for leaf falling!

[@fKO_8004IrAn]

Extrem wonderfull Explain. Thank you a lot :)

[@MMMPlants]

Thank you for watching!

[@mayukhdeb6139]

My china doll plant (around 3 ft height) seems green with no sign of yellowing, but often one or two small or big leaves keeps shedding from the nodes (mostly from centre or bottom section). The leaves aren't crispy either. At the same time I can see two new branches growing from topmost part of the plant. If you can shed some light on this it would be helpful.

[@jocelynlee938]

Thanks for your advice. Love China doll but mine is not growing well. You did not mention about white stuff growing on the leaves and stems. I’ve used a dishwashing liquid spray but the white stuff is still there although less, however, no new leaves but existing leaves are falling. Looks like my tree is going to be bald soon

[@heartbroken3350]

Use neem oil in water spray the leaves

[@one_three_eight]

This was great. Thank you so much

[@MMMPlants]

thanks for watching 😊

[@vijayaindalwar4283]

Awesome video 🙏Great knowdge👍🏻Bro make a video on rudraksha plant...

[@MMMPlants]

thanks for watching, sure will 😊

[@RangginHedayat-ge1ij]

I just got a large china doll and it’s starting to dry out, droop and the leaves are falling a lot. Is this just stress of a new environment? What I can I do to help? The soil is very compact and hard.

[@vickykent353]

I'm going to put mine in the bathroom, which has good indirect light and, I hope, enough humidity. Humidity should be around 65%? Would this plant do well with a humidifier in my bathroom if it's not 65% on its own?

[@MMMPlants]

Humidifier is not needed in the bathroom

[@fKO_8004IrAn]

I've bought one today, I have as well a gensing bonsai. I think the care condition, Temprature, wathering etc. for both of them is the same. can I use a bonsai container for that and when should I change the container? could you please tell me as well how percent should I use soil or cocopit or other thing for that?

[@daphneemomperousse4007]

👍🏿thank you. Love my China Doll. I need to prop up the stems. Does this plant flower? Will it flower indoors?

[@MMMPlants]

I love this plant too, mine has not flowered so far.

[@kapil551]

Can we find in india also ?and I'm also waiting for your all plants overview too😁😁😁😁

[@MMMPlants]

I feel yes it should be available in India. And this Saturday your wait will be over Kapil, in our next video I have shown the indoor plants I have, I hope you will love it. 😊😊😊

[@vibinchandran8157]

❤❤

[@anaghaprasad1737]

How to gve humidity to plant ... when keeping it in the living room

[@MMMPlants]

A pebble tray with water

[@mk-pk7ih]

I have this plant but somehow it has some sticky thing issue.. It makes the window which it is super sticky and also the pot and the stem of the plant has become. Sticky... I changed the soil but nothing Changed.. What should be the reason sir??

[@MMMPlants]

Sounds like an pest issue! I would give it a good spray of a mixture of turmeric powder water and organic pesticide

[@jenniferkazmar5596]

If leaves yellow would that also mean too much water?

[@MMMPlants]

yes, thats right

[@rakshasony1622]

My China doll plant is shedding all leaves. It’s an indoor plant. Can’t I revive all the leaves back? It’s all stems now. If yes then pls help how

[@jenniferkazmar5596]

Mine is two feet high. Should I repot in a bigger pot? Does it produce flowers?

[@MMMPlants]

You can repot if you feel it needs more space to grow and I have heard that it flowers but mine has never flowered!

[@youtubeuser11]

Our tree has lost all leaves since moving it outside and now is re-sprouting a brand new fresh tree from the base disconnected from its existing trunks (it's in a large pot). Should I move the tree back inside so that leaves sprout from its existing branches?

[@MMMPlants]

If the tree gets a lot of light (indirect) then it is ok to put it in! Or you can keep it outside and it should grow outside as well provided if it is not in direct sun!

[@jasminethomson9514]

Hai my china doll is shedding leaves from its bottom and when i toched top leaves that alsodropped. I kept this in side and noticed some white pets stick to the stem . please help

[@MMMPlants]

This is lack of light and spray eco friendly pesticides regularly

[@mayanksharma5114]

I have a china doll plant and it's leaves and even entire branch have become so delicate that even the fan wind is enough to make them fall. Any ideas? The leaves and branches are green, but they break at the nodes.

[@MMMPlants]

they dont like fan wind as it makes the environment dry and the plant goes crispy and loses leaves! Best to keep it in a humid place with no artificial wind creating devices

[@Jodylicious]

My emerald plant or China doll Platt has some shiny substance on its leaves and little brown nodules on the stems throughout is that a pesticide? And how do I treat that? Thank you so much

[@MMMPlants]

It may be a pest. Please give it a proper soap wash and u can mix few drops of hand sanitizer in it. Thanks 😊

[@littlelisa2120]

Hi, I have this plant but the leaves are crispy, they don't fall off but occasionally turn yellow which I cut off , it's in the potting mix from the shop and is in bright indirect light....any ideas of why the leaves are crispy?

[@MMMPlants]

Crispy leaves can be due to lack of humidity! I always keep a lot of plants together as plants enjoy humidity ☺️! Regular misting or a humidity tray is also an option! Also make sure it doesnt get air from ac heater or fans!

[@asharafkoladikal6424]

Hi, my china doll have some fungus attack which I can see it as white particles on the stem and leaves ....the leaves and stem becom fell down ...pls advise me how to cure....

[@MMMPlants]

Please use neem oil spray all over it in the evening time!

[@taradeepv1788]

Some leaves are turning crispy and some leaves are falling off even if they are fresh..does it mean it's not recieving enough water?

[@MMMPlants]

That is lack of humidity, good to spray it everyday!! Also if possible you can give it a humidity tray!

[@gailgrossman3888]

My China Doll plant has stopped growing from the top. It has new growth though it doesn't grow to full size like all the previous growth which prevents any more growth. It has grown rapidly since I bought it a few months ago so this is unusual. This small growth also feels a little dry. My plant hasn't had any dead or brown leaves. Any suggestions?

[@MMMPlants]

The plant does have a phase when it does not grow much or at all! Try giving more humidity and adding some organic compost in the soil, that should help!

[@gailgrossman3888]

@@MMMPlants Good to know. Thank you so much for responding.

[@FarahShinali]

can I spray the leaves with Epsom salt? or feed the soil water and Epsom salt?

[@MMMPlants]

Yes you can do that, i have never used epsom salt but I have read a lot about it! You can may be use a tea spoon in a spray bottle and spray it during the evening hours!

[@irenerisedorph764]

I have a beautiful china doll plant but recently the bottom leaves have drooping.

[@MMMPlants]

This is mostly due to lack of humidity

[@irenerisedorph764]

@@MMMPlants its sitting on a west facing window with no direct sun. Should be watering it more or use a spray mist periodically to keep the leaves moist? Help, and thank you so much.🤗

[@victoriaboyd3933]

I wanted to know how to prune the plant

[@MMMPlants]

You can prune different branches before spring starts from the top few inches down 😊

[@kiranmathur]

The leaves edge turning brown .Any idea why?

[@MMMPlants]

Less moisture or maybe too much light or hear

[@kiranmathur]

@@MMMPlants thank you ,does mealy bug affected China doll after spraying neem oil & removal of mealy bug ,will plant survive?

[@maheshpalav]

Leaves turning yellow and falling how to cure it

[@MMMPlants]

Watering can be an issue. Please check if the soil is well drained and the water is easily able to make its way out. Also the soil should not be very dry, keep it moist please!

[@TheultimateGardnerJK]

bro why china doll plant new shoots droping. what is the reason?

[@MMMPlants]

Depends on the soil and light condition, it has to be in the right quantity and the soil should not be wet!

[@TheultimateGardnerJK]

@@MMMPlants can put this plant on direct sunlight?

[@MMMPlants]

@@TheultimateGardnerJK indirect sun is better

[@MMMPlants]

Maybe there is lack of humidity, try to give it a humidity tray

[@TheultimateGardnerJK]

@@MMMPlants ok bro i will try

[@momcatx2]

Ive always lived this plant, but mine obviously hates me.

[@rajeevgupta3583]

From where to buy

[@MMMPlants]

It should be available in nearest nursery or garden centre

[@inderjitkumar9163]

Abe Hindi nahi aati kya angrez

[@MMMPlants]

Bahot achi hindi aati hai 😊 par yeh channel pe saari videos angrezi mai hai aur agar aap ko baat karne ki tameez nahi toh mat dekhiye

[@sharathsharathi9250]

we bought this plant from a store and kept it close to a window . However in 4 days it is showing signs of loss of leaves . We have watered it once in 2 days . Is this something to worry about ? How do we revive it ? Can you guide us ? Losing about 10 leaves in a day . But other leaves look healthy it’s indoor fully. There is a ceiling fan also inside the room. Have not placed it outside . Today it barely has any leaves in the bottom section . Room temperature is around 24-30 degrees Celsius . Chennai climate it gets a lot of indirect sunlight . If you don’t mind can you share your email id ? I can show you pics and video of the plants . It’s losing a lot of leaves and we don’t want to lose the plant. Emotional about it

[@MMMPlants]

I love Chennai by the way. Also, Its a moist place I believe and when the plant is inside it requires less water, please check the soil before you water. Water only if it is dry. Also it should not be kept under ac or fan as the direct air from fan and ac will make the leaves dry and they fall. I would prefer to keep it away from glass as well as if it touches glass then sudden changes in temperature causes stress for plants.

[@sharathsharathi9250]

@@MMMPlants really appreciate you taking the time to respond back . A very good friend of mine reached out to you via Instagram in this regards. Hopefully we can revive this plant . The plant is at her place now. meanwhile we will adhere to your tips that u just outlined here . Thanks again. Really appreciate it

[@MMMPlants]

@@sharathsharathi9250 Hi Sharath, no worries. Yes I just saw her message and replying her now 😊

[@lakshminarayanan6220]

Same issue.I brought a healthy lovely plant .Now after a month it still sheds green leaves.It makes me sad to see it.

[@vickykent353]

​@@MMMPlantsSounds like my bathroom counter, which is 3 or 4 feet from the window, will be a better spot than the window sill.