Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, 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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANACARDIUM occidentale
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Acajou, Cashew
Cholla
In Hindi
काजू के पेड़
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Cashew Baum
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Anacardier
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
árbol de anacardo
planta de Cholla
In Greek
δέντρο κάσιους
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
cajueiro
planta Salão
In Polish
drzewo nerkowca
roślin Hall
In Latin
cashew ligno
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Anacardium
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Cashew and Cholla
Season and care of Cashew and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Cashew and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cashew is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cashew and Cholla Physical Information
Cashew and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cashew and Cholla are as follows:
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cashew and Cholla
Care of Cashew and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.