Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Habitat
Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Gastric, Kidney Stone
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
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Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANACARDIUM occidentale
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Acajou, Cashew
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
काजू के पेड़
Bluebeard
In German
Cashew Baum
Blaubart
In French
Anacardier
Bluebeard
In Spanish
árbol de anacardo
Barba Azul
In Greek
δέντρο κάσιους
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
cajueiro
Barba Azul
In Polish
drzewo nerkowca
Sinobrody
In Latin
cashew ligno
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Anacardium
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
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Season and Care of Cashew and Bluebeard
Season and care of Cashew and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Cashew and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cashew is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Cashew and Bluebeard Physical Information
Cashew and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cashew and Bluebeard are as follows:
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cashew and Bluebeard
Care of Cashew and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.