Rudraksh is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally value.
About Rudraksha Tree
Rudraksh is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree. Its scientific name being Elaeocarpus ganitrus, the family is Tiliaceae. It is an evergreen tree having nearly 36 sister species including rudraksh. Rudraksh is fairly a fast-growing species. Because of its religious importance, the tree is seldom felled for its wood.
Only dead and dry ones are removed and their wood utilized for making packing cases, cheap furniture, etc.The main trunk of rudraksh tree is cylindrical. Its section is circular. The bark is greyish white and rough in texture with small vertical lenticel and narrow horizontal furrows. The leaves of rudraksh are shining green and serrulate in shape.The flowers are ovoid,conical and elongate nearly 1 to 2 cm in diameter. Rudraksha seeds are covered by an outer husk of blue color when fully ripe, and for this reason, are also known as blueberry beads.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 30 inch (76 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
| Common Name | Rudraksha |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 15 m |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | October to December |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate |
Planting And Care
- Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
- After fertilizer application water should be given to the plant.
Rudraksha Tree Care
The rudraksh plant is propagated through seed or air layering. All plants prefer partial sunlight to light shade sites with well-draining and moderately fertile soil.
Sunlight Partial sunlight Watering Medium Soil Well-drained soil Temperature 15 to 25 degrees C Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer Rudraksha Tree Special Feature
Rudraksh tree is valued for its nuts. These nuts are polished to make good beads for a rosary and are as such of considerable religious importance among Hindus.
- Rudraksh nuts are generally multi-faceted which is reportedly counted to be 3 to 5 or more.
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