Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Habitat
Tropical regions
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANACARDIUM occidentale
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Acajou, Cashew
Daphne plant
In Hindi
काजू के पेड़
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Cashew Baum
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Anacardier
plante Daphne
In Spanish
árbol de anacardo
planta de Daphne
In Greek
δέντρο κάσιους
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
cajueiro
Daphne planta
In Polish
drzewo nerkowca
Daphne roślin
In Latin
cashew ligno
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
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Properties of Cashew and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Cashew and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Cashew and Daphne. Cashew doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Cashew does not have fragrant flowers. Cashew has allergic reactions like Gastric and Kidney Stone and Daphne has allergic reactions like Gastric and Kidney Stone. 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 Cashew and Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cashew and Daphne
Season and care of Cashew and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Cashew and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cashew is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Cashew and Daphne Physical Information
Cashew and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cashew and Daphne are as follows:
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cashew and Daphne
Care of Cashew and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.