Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
Bānsa
काजू के पेड़
In German
Bambus
Cashew Baum
In French
Bambou
Anacardier
In Spanish
Bambú
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
μπαμπού
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
bambu
cajueiro
In Polish
Bambus
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Bamboo
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Anacardium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Season and Care of Bamboo and Cashew
Season and care of Bamboo and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Cashew season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bamboo and Cashew Physical Information
Bamboo and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Cashew are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
- Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bamboo and Cashew
Care of Bamboo and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bamboo 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.