Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
काजू के पेड़
In German
QUICKSTICK
Cashew Baum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Anacardier
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
QuickStick
cajueiro
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Quickstick
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Anacardium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Season and Care of Quickstick and Cashew
Season and care of Quickstick and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cashew season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Cashew Physical Information
Quickstick and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cashew are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
- Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Cashew
Care of Quickstick and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.