About Me
☘ Origin: Tropical Africa
☘ Family: Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family)
☘ Botanical Name: Dracaena fragrans steudneri
☘ Common Name(s): Steudneri Dracaena · Variegated Dracaena
Symbolism
The Steudneri Dracaena is often associated with resilience, strength and prosperity. Its upright growth and striking variegated foliage symbolise determination, positive growth and renewal, making it a meaningful addition to any home or workspace.
Name Story
The Steudneri Dracaena is named in honour of Hermann Steudner, a German physician, botanist and explorer who collected plants in East Africa during the 19th century. Its common name, Dragon Tree, reflects the distinctive naming tradition of the Dracaena genus, whose name derives from an ancient Greek word meaning female dragon.
Feng Shui
But when the iron tree is mentioned in Feng Shui, it most certain refers the the Dracaena. They can bloom flowers unpredictably, and when they do, it is seen as an auspicious sign of good luck.
Interesting Facts
☘ Its glossy green foliage that resembles corn leaves grow on top of a thick cane, which is why the plant is sometimes called “false palm tree”.
☘ The Dracaena is an oldie but goodie in the houseplant industry. Europeans have been using these tropical African evergreen trees as indoor plants since the mid-1800s.
☘ It remains popular today because it possesses the single most important quality in an indoor plant: attractiveness and forgiving.
Health Benefits
☘ Dracaena is a top performer in NASA’s clean air study, and one of the most effective houseplants in air purification.
☘ It helps remove formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and carbon dioxide. These are chemicals linked with several health problems among them headaches, respiratory problems, anemia, marrow disease, kidney disease among others.
☘ Nevertheless, Dracaenas increases concentration and sharpens Focus, increases Humidity and absorbs Lead (Pb).
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About Me
☘ Origin: Tropical Africa
☘ Family: Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family)
☘ Botanical Name: Dracaena fragrans steudneri
☘ Common Name(s): Steudneri Dracaena · Variegated Dracaena
Symbolism
The Steudneri Dracaena is often associated with resilience, strength and prosperity. Its upright growth and striking variegated foliage symbolise determination, positive growth and renewal, making it a meaningful addition to any home or workspace.
Name Story
The Steudneri Dracaena is named in honour of Hermann Steudner, a German physician, botanist and explorer who collected plants in East Africa during the 19th century. Its common name, Dragon Tree, reflects the distinctive naming tradition of the Dracaena genus, whose name derives from an ancient Greek word meaning female dragon.
Feng Shui
But when the iron tree is mentioned in Feng Shui, it most certain refers the the Dracaena. They can bloom flowers unpredictably, and when they do, it is seen as an auspicious sign of good luck.
Interesting Facts
☘ Its glossy green foliage that resembles corn leaves grow on top of a thick cane, which is why the plant is sometimes called “false palm tree”.
☘ The Dracaena is an oldie but goodie in the houseplant industry. Europeans have been using these tropical African evergreen trees as indoor plants since the mid-1800s.
☘ It remains popular today because it possesses the single most important quality in an indoor plant: attractiveness and forgiving.
Health Benefits
☘ Dracaena is a top performer in NASA’s clean air study, and one of the most effective houseplants in air purification.
☘ It helps remove formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and carbon dioxide. These are chemicals linked with several health problems among them headaches, respiratory problems, anemia, marrow disease, kidney disease among others.
☘ Nevertheless, Dracaenas increases concentration and sharpens Focus, increases Humidity and absorbs Lead (Pb).
