Dracaena
is probably one of the most sought after houseplants in the world. Although the focus of most people when buying a houseplant is the ornamental benefits, there is more to a good houseplant than the visible looks. Let us look at the key reasons why dracaena is the perfect plant for indoor use.
Purify air
You have certainly heard it all about houseplants and air purification. They absorb the chemicals in the air. Plants remove up to 87% of volatile organic compounds every 24 hours. This is according to a NASA research. However, some plants are better in air purification than others.
Dracaena is 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.
The houseplant will improve the indoor air quality. According to the American Society of Horticultural Science, indoor air can be 12 times more polluted than the air outside in some areas. This is mostly because of the compounds in furnishings, paints, clothing as well as building materials. Eliminating the pollutants with dracaena will make breathing easier, fight colds, remove airborne contaminants, and improve overall health.
Humidity control
Through photosynthetic and respiratory processes, plants release moisture into the air. This will increase humidity in the air. Plants typically release about 97% of the water they take in. The placement of several dracaena houseplants will increase humidity in the room. This will in turn help you control respiratory distresses. According to studies by the Agricultural University of Norway, the use of houseplants will help decrease incidences of colds, dry skin, dry coughs and sore throats. Dracaena is effective in humidity control.
Sharpening focus
The Royal College of Agriculture in Circencester, England, found that when there were plants in the room, 70% of students demonstrated attentiveness during lessons. Attendance was also higher in classrooms that had plants. The reason behind these findings is the fact that houseplants enhance cognitive function. They improve concentration, memory, better goal achievement as well as heightened attention. A study by the Texas A&M University found that workers in rooms that had at least two potted plants generated 13% more ideas than the other workers.
Make you happy
The benefits of dracaena can be seen across many studies in the psychological, cognitive, physical and social realms. The plants have been linked to increased self-esteem, improved mood and sense of well-being, increased sense of stability and control as well as increased feelings of relaxation, calm and optimism. All these contribute to the feeling of being happy.
As you can see, dracaena houseplants are good not only for producing oxygen and improving the visual appeal. They contribute to a Zen feeling and bring actual health benefits. You can either have one houseplant in the house or several. The recommended number of plants is one in every 129 square feet. Match the right houseplant with the theme of your house and the right growing conditions.