| 01 September 2005
Feng Shui is the Chinese philosophy of living in harmony with the natural elements and forces of the earth. Live plants and flowers bring many positive elements into the home and workplace. Here are a few basic elements of Feng Shui in relation to houseplants.Having at least one large plant in each room will freshen the atmosphere, clean the air, and bring beneficial energy. Green plants reflect peace and harmony, and will ease troubled minds. They alleviate stress, and represent balance, harmony and peace.
Spiky plants can bring bad energy, but they can also reactivate areas of sluggish energy. Avoid placing them inside the home or office, or in the front of the home.
Round-leafed plants encourage good energy and bring good fortune.
The Pachira, known as the Money Tree, is recommended by Feng Shui masters for wealth and prosperity. People believe it not only brings green color into your room, but also luck and fortune.
Other commonly recommended Feng Shui plants include:
- Bamboo - This is an excellent choice for bathrooms and kitchens. The bamboo symbolizes wood, which brings the energy of vitality, strength and growth into your space.
- Palms (All varieties) – These are ideal to be put in living rooms, and to be used as dividers.
- Rubber Plants – The round leaves symbolize good fortune.
- Dracaena – Plants included in this family are the Corn Plant, Janet Craig, and Marginata.
- Ivy – Softens sharp lines, such as a bookcase.
- Hanging Baskets
- Ficus – These are considered one of the top 10 air purifying plants by NASA.
- Lavender – This plant promotes peace and relaxation.
- Kitchen Herbs
- Fresh Flowers