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Other names for the doll’s plant behind the curtain
This beautiful plant has been given many names in different places. Many people know this plant by the names “Kakone”, and “Kachomen”.
The doll plant behind the curtain is known as Kechuman, the Arabic form of which is “Kakenaj”, this name is popular among Arabic-speaking people with the names “Jozalmezg” and “Hab Allahu”.
Interestingly, the Chinese also have this cute plant and call it the “lantern plant”. This is, of course, the Persian translation of the name they use in Chinese. The Azerbaijanis also call the doll plant behind the curtain “Yirgilasi”, which translates as “earth cherry”.
Now it’s time to go to the land of Istanbul and see what the Istanbulites call this beautiful plant. In England, the plant behind the curtain is known as the “Chinese lantern”, strawberry or bladder cherry.
The scientific name of this beneficial plant is of course Physalis, which is mentioned under the same name in most scientific articles.
How do you save a dying China doll plant?
The doll plant behind the curtain is one of the plants whose Latin name is Chinese lantern, which has medicinal and therapeutic properties and is used in Iran and many parts of the world.
This attractive and funny-looking plant, which also has the shape of a heart, has wonderful healing properties.
These properties include its antioxidant, antibacterial, and pain-relieving properties, which is why it can be used in the treatment of many physical ailments such as gout, bladder problems gout, etc.
This plant belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is a plant that prefers shade and sufficiently moist soil conditions for its growth.
In this article, we will try to introduce you to this interesting plant and inform you about the uses, characteristics, and properties of this plant, its propagation method, and its climatic conditions.
The shape of the doll plant behind the curtain (appearance feature)
The chrysalis plant behind the curtain belongs to the eggplant family and has a creeping rhizome. This plant grows to a height of almost 40 to 60 cm.
The stems of this plant are of two types, one is underground and is called a rhizome; in fact, this plant belongs to the potato-like plants because of its underground stems.
The other stem has the shape of an above-ground stem and is hairy on the stem. It has the shape of a cup-shaped case, which can be seen in the fall and winter.
The flower of this plant is white and sometimes yellow, and you will see this beautiful flower in the seasons from June to September.
The fruit of this beautiful plant resembles a tomato or a small cherry that is in a white net container in the fall, which is one of the reasons for the name of this plant, as the sepals hide the fruit inside.
The leaves of the chrysalis plant behind the curtain are egg-shaped and initially green. After the fruit ripens, the calyx, i.e.
the sepals around the fruit, is white and a net is placed around the fruit like a curtain and surrounds it. The net curtain is very thin and loose like paper. I hope you can recognize this mysterious plant from the characteristics I have mentioned.
How can you save a dying Chinese doll plant?
Develop the Chinese chrysalis in a semi-shaded to-light spot. The more light, the faster this houseplant will develop.
If it’s in a somewhat gloomy place, the modern development may look thick and stretched.
If this is the case, cut the chrysalis back to allow it to develop more bushily and move it to a brighter spot.
Water the porcelain chrysalis sufficiently to keep the soil moist, but never wet or flooded.
This can be once a week or more, depending on how big your houseplant is, how big the porcelain pot is, how much light it gets, and what the temperature is.
Like numerous houseplants, the Chinese doll rises in worth of dampness and can darken a bit if the climate is also dry, particularly in the winter months.
If your space has dry discussion, you’ll be able to increase the relative stickiness around your plant by gathering other houseplants together (they discharge a little dampness into the discussion as they breathe, so a bunch of houseplants can act as little moisturizers for each other)
or by developing your plant in an expansive, shallow plate filled with water and stones, sand or rocks. Just make sure the bottom of the pot stays above the water so the porcelain chrysalis doesn’t drown.
China doll benefits from fertilizing several times a year (in spring and summer when they develop effectively).
If necessary, you can also fertilize the China doll houseplant more regularly so that it develops faster. Chinese dolls are not suitable for human or animal consumption.
conclusion
In conclusion, the doll’s plant behind the curtain, known by various names across different cultures, offers not only aesthetic appeal but also medicinal properties.
Belonging to the Physalis genus, this plant thrives in shaded, moist conditions and boasts unique characteristics such as creeping rhizomes and delicate white-netted fruit enclosures.
To ensure its thriving, provide the Chinese doll plant with appropriate light levels, avoid overwatering, and fertilize it during its growth periods.
While its medicinal benefits are notable, caution should be exercised as it is not fit for human or animal consumption.
By understanding and meeting its specific care requirements, you can enjoy the beauty and potential health benefits of the doll’s plant behind the curtain in your indoor or outdoor space.
