Rudraksha
Elaeocarpus ganitrus
Family: ElaeocarpaceaeNative: South and Southeast Asia (specifically parts of India, Nepal, Indonesia, and Thailand)Identified: Mar 7, 2026
Large evergreen broad-leaved trees that produce small blue fruit containing a hard, stony, textured seed or bead commonly known as a Rudraksha. The beads feature distinctive longitudinal grooves called 'mukhis' (faces).
Learn more about Rudraksha in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Requires a tropical or subtropical climate with humidity. It thrives in loamy, well-draining soil and prefers full sunlight to partial shade. Regular watering is essential, especially when young, but the tree should not sit in waterlogged soil.