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Cashew.
Anacardium occidentale
Pronunciación an-uh-KAR-dee-um ok-si-den-TAY-lee
También se conoce como Cachou Nut, Cachou Nut Tree, Cashew, Cashew Apple, Cashew Tree, Cashew-Nut Tree, Korocho Nut
The cashew is a tropical evergreen tree that produces both a delicious nut and a fleshy fruit called a cashew apple. It is native to Brazil and thrives in warm, frost free climates. You will find it is quite a unique specimen for a home garden if you have the space.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Media
- Tipo de planta
- Tropical evergreen tree
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 7 a 14 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 10 to 12 meters
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Medio
Cuidados
This tree needs plenty of sun and well draining soil to stay happy. Watch for yellowing leaves which might signal poor drainage or nutrient deficiencies. Keep an eye out for pests like aphids or scale during the growing season.
- Riego
- Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season to support fruit production.
- Poda
- Prune during the dormant season to remove dead wood and maintain a manageable shape.
- Trasplante
- Repot only when the tree has clearly outgrown its container, as it prefers to be somewhat root bound.
- Suelo
- Sandy or loamy well draining soil
- pH del suelo
- 5.0 to 6.5
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- The shell of the cashew nut contains urushiol, which can cause skin irritation and is toxic if ingested by pets.
Cómo identificarla
- Large, leathery, oval shaped leaves
- Small, fragrant, pinkish flowers
- Bright red or yellow cashew apple
- Kidney shaped nut attached to fruit
Ciencia
- Familia
- Anacardiaceae
- Género
- Anacardium
- Orden
- Sapindales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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