Commonly known as the Brazilian Lucky Wood plant, this wonderful indoor dweller is actually the Dracaena fragrans in disguise. A well-known native of Africa, the Lucky Brazilian Wood plant is beloved for its ease of care and unique growth patterns.

We've already talked about how to grow this plant in another blog. But this article is going to tell you why the Brazilwood plant is one of the best plants for gifting purposes. So, let's get to it!

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• Origins: Where Did the Lucky Brazilian Wood Plant Come From?

Known as Dracaena fragrans scientifically, this wonderful plant is actually a slow-growing shrub in the wild. Some other times, it is also commonly called the Corn Plant or the Striped Dracaena.

Generally, this plant is native to parts of Africa, known to be a common sight in areas near tropical Africa and Mozambique. However, it is also found in some parts of Brazil as an outdoor dweller.

For years, the Brazilian Lucky Wood plant has been known to be a wonderful flowering plant in the wild. So, undoubtedly, we humans decided to bring it indoors to create beautiful foliage displays in the spaces the we love most.

Somehow, it also became one of the best indoor plants for gifting soon after.  But what makes it so special? Here some are some myths, stories, and symbolisms that make it a wonderful gift for your loved ones.

• What Makes it One of the Best Indoor Plants for Gifting: Know the Dracaena fragrans

Not only does this stunning Dracaena have practical benefits that make it lovable but also some symbolic significances that make it an age-old stunner, equally revered and beloved by the ones who first discovered it. 

Here's what makes these the best plants for gifting purposes during Diwali and almost all other occasions: 

1. Air Purification

Often known as one of its most practical benefits, the air purification abilities of Dracaena fragrans plants make them popular houseplants as gifts for loved ones and even colleagues. 

Initially, when growing a Brazilian Lucky Wood plant indoors, it starts out as a wonderful log with a few leaves around the top. But as time passes, the foliage begins to grow and set it, thus setting the tone for a lush plant to come.

This foliage is skilled at absorbing commonly found indoor pollutants such as benzene and formaldehyde - pollutants that are often found in laundry detergents or perfumes. This ensures a healthier environment, thus reducing the risk of respiratory diseases. 

2. Attracts Positivity 

As part of an ancient belief, the Brazilian Lucky Wood plant is known for being a great way of attracting positivity. Not only in Africa but also in many other cultures around the world, Dracaena plants like this one are known to be harbingers of good luck and prosperity. 

The woody stem of the plant is known to represent the wood element in the ancient practices of Feng Shui, thus earning itself a prestigious name. Not only does it bring great fortune and luck to its caregivers but is also a widely-known symbol of gratitude.    

This symbolism makes the plant perfect for resonating with and mirroring the spirit of Diwali as it stands tall as a symbol of light and positivity. 

3. Aesthetic Appeal

Once you lay eyes on this plant, you will soon realize that its aesthetic appeal is absolutely unparalleled and often too mesmerizing to look away from. So, when giving these indoor plants as gifts, one thing is for sure - it will look absolutely stunning when placed anywhere in the home or office space of your gift receiver. 

So, if you're looking for a meaningful Diwali gift that will grow to become even more beautiful, then the Brazilian Lucky Wood plant is just what you need. The thick, woody stem and the glossy, vibrant leaves will never disappoint!

• Myths Behind the Lucky Brazilian Wood Plant

Often when giving houseplants as gifts, the things that make them whole lay in more than just their practical benefits. We often look at their symbolism and also the stories that have made them what they are today. 

So, what stories make the Dracaena fragrans? Here are some mesmerizing and beautiful myths to know: 

✯ The Aztec Myth

For centuries, this Aztec myth about Dracaena plants has been a lore often told and retold due to its sheer ability to give you goosebumps. This legend is one of love and luck, one that even the Gods seemed to have smiled down upon. 

The story begins with two individuals who fall in love - a boy named Tetzkaomatl and a girl named Kielkatzkuotl. Their love was beyond what humanity could have imagined and their bond was stronger than a million threads strung together. 

They yearned for a life together but the vanity of society frowned upon their union. The girl was the daughter of a high priest and the boy was not of blue blood, thus making their potential union a thing of great controversy. 

So, when the boy asked for the girl's hand in marriage from her father, the High Priest, it was taken as a insult by the "blue bloods". But his persistence shone bright in his eyes, faring beyond the denial that loomed. 

In anger, the girl's father grabbed a dry stick laying on the ground and stabbed it into the ground. He gave the boy an impossible challenge - to make a leaf grow from the stick within 5 days, without which he would not allow the marriage. 

So, for days, Tetzkaomatl frequented the temple to water the stick. It was a task that was, of course, deemed impossible and the girl had already begun to lose hope. But with the power of his persistence and depth of their love, on the 4th day, a weak leaf began to sprout from the lifeless stick and by the 5th day, the stick transformed into a tree bustling with life and love of its own. 

The Gods smiled down and the union of Tetzkaomatl and Kielkatzkuotl was finalized, allowing them to spend the rest of their lives together with a love that never dies or fades through the passing of time. 

The tree that grew from the dry stick was believed by the Aztecs to be a Dracaena and thus stemmed the Lucky Wood plant, immortalized forever by a legend of love. 

After all these years, Dracaena plants - namely lucky ones such as the Brazilian Lucky Wood Plant - are known as everlasting symbols of love that persist through time and do not fade with the dark.

This makes them the perfect plants for gifting purpose during Diwali because after all, Diwali is a celebration of love, light, and knowledge. 

May your festivities be full of light and love!

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