Habitat: northern hemisphere across temperate regions as well as tropical and subtropical belts.
Description: dicotyledonous shrubs or trees with a resinous bark. The flowers can be hermaphrodite or monosexual and the fruit is similar to a drupe. Only two of the genera within the family are deemed to be succulents.
Soil: mineral mix.
Location: filtered light.
Temperature: minimum temperature of 10-12°C (50-54°F).
Water: average.
Cultivation tips: these deciduous plants enjoy high temperatures and low air humidity. Raise from seed.
Main genera of Anacardiaceae: Operculycaria, Pachycormus.