Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANACARDIUM occidentale
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Acajou, Cashew
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
काजू के पेड़
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Cashew Baum
Ohio buckeye
In French
Anacardier
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
árbol de anacardo
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
δέντρο κάσιους
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
cajueiro
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
drzewo nerkowca
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
cashew ligno
Ohio 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
Properties of Cashew and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Cashew and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Cashew and Ohio Buckeye. Cashew doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Cashew does not have fragrant flowers. Cashew has allergic reactions like Gastric and Kidney Stone and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cashew and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Cashew and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cashew and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cashew is Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Cashew and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Cashew and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cashew and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cashew and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Cashew and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
