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Not only do plants make a space look more appealing…
… but they also bring the energy and beauty of nature inside your home or office.
In addition, houseplants can be nurturing and healing for your energy according to feng shui principles…
Hear it from Hana!
I have a friend who believes in everything supranatural…
Things ranging from astrology, feng shui, vastu shastra, and etc.
He incorporates all that in everything he does at home…
… primarily the placements and choices of indoor plants he has.
I personally don’t really believe in those kind of stuff…
… but seeing him in his zone really amuse me.
It seems like everything he does is perfect, in order, and amazing…
Every time I step into his house, I feel calmness and peace and luck…
… and everything in between!
Sometimes, I wish I could understand those beliefs for my own luck!
Do you feel the same?
It is important to follow certain guidelines when it comes to the best plants for good feng shui energy…
Feng Shui And plants
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One particular feng shui element: wood, can be strengthened by decorating with living houseplants…
You can breathe life into your space by using the wood element…
It inspires growth, action, and compassion…
Moreover…
The color green—the hue of many plants—is symbolic of healing…
As a matter of fact, feng shui is about seeing the connection between multiple aspects…
There aren’t necessarily good and bad feng shui plants…
Then again, some plants are commonly recommended to be used in feng shui…
… while others can be more challenging to incorporate in good energy.
Best Feng Shui Plants
Plants often have soft leaves tend to have a greater effect on feng shui…
… so you want to ensure they’re well cared for.
In general, plants with rounded leaves tend to promote a calming, nourishing energy…
There are several plants that are good for feng shui:
Areca Palm
The areca palm is a great plant for air purification and for feng shui…
It has beautiful, slender leaves that fan out . It requires indirect light, and it grows very large…
Boston Fern
You can grow Boston ferns indoors as long as you have enough light…
… and the miniature varieties are perfect for small spaces and for hanging.
Mother-in-Law’s Tongue
A great beginner plant, mother-in-law’s tongue is also known as the snake plant…
Although it might appear sharp, it also has a protective energy…
Jade
Jade succulents, also called money plants, have many rounded leaves giving them a soft, lush appearance…
Lucky Bamboo
According to feng shui, the number of stalks is symbolic in use as bamboo symbolizes growth and adaptability…
Three stalks should nourish your happiness, while two stalks will nourish your life’s areas of love…
Golden Pothos
The golden pothos can be grown easily and spreading…
The trailing vines have heart-shaped leaves that are great for cleaning the air…
Challenging Feng Shui Plants
It is said that if there is any sharp energy, it will drain your energy…
This may happen when it comes from objects that are sharp, such as knives, forks or coins…
If you want to promote good feng shui energy, you should avoid pointy and spiky plants, such as a cactus…
Another example of draining energy can be found in dying and neglected plants…
It is critical you have the right climate and time…
… before bringing any plants into your space.
Also, make sure you remove any dying portions of the plants as soon as possible…
Finally, promoting good feng shui energy with fake plants can be tricky…
The fake plants you buy must be of high quality to be beneficial…
They should look so real that you need to touch them to know they are fake…
Plants And The Bagua
It’s easy to use plants in feng shui by placing them in specific bagua zones…
The bagua diagram represents your space on the feng shui grid…
… with each zone representing a different facet of your life.
Also called ba-gua or pakua, the Feng Shui bagua is one of the main tools used in Feng Shui to map a space or room in order to analyze the energy according to life areas. The bagua can be used for a home, office, property, garden, or even a piece of furniture. It is incredibly versatile and is used in most Feng Shui perspectives, sometimes in a slightly different format.
International Feng Shui Guild
The following is a quick overview of all the bagua points and how a houseplant can increase their energy…
Family (Zhen)
Plants in this bagua area can stimulate growth in the family…
They can also help boost your energy levels if you’re feeling stuck in general…
Wealth (Xun)
An abundance plant will grow abundantly in the wealth area, attracting more prosperity…
Health (Tai Qi)
Plants in the center area of your home that promote healing…
… may be therapeutic for your health if you need some extra support.
Helpful People (Qian)
It can be hard asking for help. A plant in the available helpers area…
… can help start the process by sending positive energy where it’s most needed.
Children (Dui)
A plant in the kids’ room may help with a child’s upcoming project or growth…
If he doesn’t seem to be working on the project, he can display his plants here…
Knowledge (Gen)
Self-cultivation and expansion of self-knowledge can be enhanced by houseplants in the knowledge area…
Fame and Reputation (Li)
A plant’s wood element can be used to fuel the fire element…
… and increase your visibility in the world and increase your visibility.
Career (Kan)
You can encourage your career to grow and expand if you place plants in the career area…
They will also boost your wisdom…
Partnership (Kun)
To cultivate kindness and flexibility in relationships, a partnership area with plants is a good idea…
To sum it up…
Matching the bagua of feng shui to your beloved houseplants…
… will give you the advantages you need.
Nonetheless, that decision is on your hand completely…
If you choose to believe on feng shui after this…
… then I have completed my job to inform you some good news.
But if you don’t, then let this be a conversation starter…
… if you happen to see plants anywhere that matches the feng shui.
Conclusion
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