With its large, multi-colored leaves, the Diffenbachia (Diffenbachia, Latin: Dieffenbachia maculata) creates a pleasant living space atmosphere. In this article we explain why the easy-care plant is also good for improving the air in bedrooms.
Is Dieffenbachia suitable for the bedroom?
Dieffenbachia is a good bedroom plant because it improves air quality by releasing oxygen and moisture. It also absorbs suspended matter and ensures a pleasant indoor climate. However, it is toxic to allergy sufferers and pets and should therefore be placed out of reach.
Is Diffenbachia a good bedroom plant?
If you cultivate a Dieffenbachia in your bedroom,improvesthe air quality noticeably,because the plant enriches the room air with:
- Oxygen
- the water evaporating over the leaves
an. In the meantime, it has even been scientifically proven that green plants have a positive effect on falling asleep and he althy sleep.
Why does Dieffenbachia improve the air in the bedroom?
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The Dieffenbachia is one of those plants that absorb and store suspended matter and enrich the room air with oxygen. It also releases moisture through the large leaves and thus ensures a noticeably better indoor climate.
Does the Dieffenbachia breathe away my oxygen at night?
Thisstatement is a myththat has long since been refuted. Dieffenbachia's photosynthesis stops in the dark and the plant absorbs some oxygen from the air. However, this amount is so small that it has no negative impact on your well-being.
Can dieffenbachia be harmful in the bedroom?
Allergy sufferersoccasionally reactsensitive tothedust,which is on the leaves of the diefenbachia collects. However, this can be prevented by dusting theplant regularly or showering it with a soft shower jet.
However, this group of people does not tolerate indoor air that is too dry and often reacts to it with irritated respiratory tracts. As already described, green plants are a natural and very effective means of noticeably increasing the humidity.
Tip
Difefenbachia is poisonous
Dieffenbachia is also known as poison aron. The plant, which is part of the aroid family, contains cyanogenic glycosides and dumbcain in its plant juices, which can lead to painful swelling and skin irritation. Therefore, you should only cultivate the Dieffenbachia where children or pets cannot reach it.
