Bong Nursery Original Red Chandan Plant - Premium Sandalwood Tree for Home and Garden, Perfect for Fragrance, Beauty, and Traditional Uses Medium size (pack of 1)

Name : Bong Nursery Original Red Chandan Plant - Premium Sandalwood Tree for Home and Garden, Perfect for Fragrance, Beauty, and Traditional Uses Medium size (pack of 1)

Product Breadth : 10 Cm

Product Height : 10 Cm

Product Length : 10 Cm

Add Ons : Na

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1

The Red Sandalwood plant (botanical name : Pterocarpus santalinus) is a valuable and rare tree species native to India, especially in the Southern regions like Andhra Pradesh. It's commonly known as:

Red Sanders

Rakta Chandan (in Hindi)

Erra Chandanam (in Telugu)

Key Characteristics :  

Wood Color : Deep red; the heartwood is highly prized.

Height : Grows up to 8–12 meters (26–40 feet).

Leaves : Compound leaves, similar to other legumes.

Flowers : Small yellow flowers bloom in clusters.

Climate : Thrives in dry, tropical climates (ideal temp: 25–40°C).

Soil : Prefers well-drained red sandy loam soils.

Uses :  

Medicinal : Used in traditional Ayurveda for skin diseases, treating inflammation, and blood purification.

Cosmetics : Added to face packs, soaps, and scrubs for its cooling and brightening properties.

Wood : Extremely valuable — used for high-end furniture, carvings, musical instruments, and religious artifacts.

Export : Highly prized in East Asia (especially China and Japan) for decorative and spiritual purposes.

⚠️ Legal Status :  

Red Sandalwood is a protected species in India.

It is listed under CITES Appendix II, meaning international trade is controlled.

Cultivation and trade require proper permissions from the forest department in many states.

Growing a Red Sandalwood Plant :  

Propagation : Usually through seeds (soak seeds in water for 24–48 hrs before planting)

Country of Origin : India