Cashew (Anacardium) – 10" pot

Cashew Tree – Cashew Nuts – 10" pot

The cashew tree ( Anacardium occidentale ) is the tropical tree that produces cashew nuts. It is a fascinating collector's plant for enthusiasts of tropical fruit trees.

• Fruit: cashew apple topped with the famous nut.
• Habit: small potted tree, which can be pruned to remain manageable indoors or in a greenhouse.
• Cultivation in Canada: strictly in pots, in a warm and bright environment.
• Use: a plant for collection and observation rather than for abundant production in cold climates.
• Format received: advanced plant in a 10" pot.

Care sheet – Culture in Canada

• Light: full sun or very bright, ideally a greenhouse or south-facing window.
• Watering: water then allow the substrate to dry slightly; sensitive to excess water.
• Substrate: well-draining, slightly sandy mixture.
• Temperature: strictly frost-free (preferably above 15°C).
• Cultivation: plant for tropical enthusiasts, to be grown in pots in Quebec climate.