A change in light, water, temperature or repotting the plant will cause a massive leaf drop. If your China doll plant does drop its leaves, don’t panic. They will grow back if proper steps are taken. The first thing you should do is trim the remaining stems back by two-thirds to one-half.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in consideration, how do you care for a China doll plant? Caring for China Doll Plants Indoors Place the plant where it receives several hours of bright, indirect light per day, but avoid direct, intense sunlight. Water as needed to keep the soil consistently moist, but never soaking wet. China doll prefers normally warm room temperatures between 70 and 75 F.Secondly, is China Doll plant poisonous to humans? A China Doll plant is a non- poisonous. Some plants contain chemicals such as oxalates, solanine, glycosides, or alkaloid lycorine that may cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, swelling and redness of the mouth, throat, and lips, and trouble breathing. Consequently, how do you prune a China doll plant? How to Prune a China Doll Plant Prune stems that have no foliage — or sparse foliage — back to a main branch. Remove any dead stems by cutting them completely off. Cut the China Doll to the height you desire by clipping tall stems back to 1/2 inch above a leaf. Does a China doll plant flower?China doll is a common houseplant with abundant glossy-green leaves. Adapted from its origin as a large tree, this fast-growing plant now happily tolerates indoor-growing conditions. Although China doll doesn’t bloom indoors, a mature specimen will produce large trumpet-shape white flowers when grown outdoors.