Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANACARDIUM occidentale
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Acajou, Cashew
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
काजू के पेड़
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Cashew Baum
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Anacardier
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
árbol de anacardo
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
δέντρο κάσιους
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
cajueiro
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
drzewo nerkowca
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
cashew ligno
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Anacardium
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Cashew and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Cashew and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cashew and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cashew is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cashew and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Cashew and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cashew and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Cashew and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Cashew and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.