Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Flower Color
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Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Dermititis
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
Aechmea
काजू के पेड़
In German
Aechmea
Cashew Baum
In French
Aechmea
Anacardier
In Spanish
Aechmea
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
Αιχμέα
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
Aechmea
cajueiro
In Polish
Aechmea
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Aechmea
cashew ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Properties of Aechmea and Cashew
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Cashew? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Cashew. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Cashew doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Cashew has allergic reactions like Dermititis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aechmea and Cashew and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Cashew
Season and care of Aechmea and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aechmea and Cashew Physical Information
Aechmea and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Cashew are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Cashew
Care of Aechmea and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.