Feng Shui: plants and flowers to harmonize all environments

Plants and flowers are sources of beneficial energy, known in Feng Shui as They bring the good vibes of nature into our home. We can choose which ones, based on the Feng Shui, plants and flowers are more favorable to each environment, as we do with other decorative objects.

According to the ancient Chinese technique, we can analyze the characteristics of plants according to their polarity yin (rest) or yang (movement). We also evaluated their shapes and colors to classify them into one of the Five Chinese Elements (Tree, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water).

All this harmonization work generates many curiosities and doubts, such as:

What types are classified by Feng Shui as positive plants? Does Feng Shui also talk about negative plants? Where to place the Feng Shui fur? What about the tree of happiness, what does Feng Shui say? Does it really bring abundance to plant money in bunches with Feng Shui? Anthurium: what does it mean according to Feng Shui?

Below, we will try to answer questions like these for those who want to balance the energies of their home or workplace.

Indoor plants by Feng Shui

According to Feng Shui, there are no good or bad plants. But there are those that are suitable or inappropriate for one room or another. For example, a favorable plant in the living room or entrance hall can be harmful in the couple’s bedroom.

Therefore, we must know how to identify indoor plants by Feng Shui, knowing which ones contribute to the harmony of each environment.

Let’s now see which are the most suitable types for each room in the house according to Feng Shui.

Feng Shui Bathroom Plants

According to Feng Shui, bathrooms are places that drain the good energy of the house. The plants used there need to be quite resistant.. If your bathroom has little natural lighting, be aware and choose plants that adapt well to this condition.

Bathroom plants in Feng Shui help improve the energy of the environment, in addition to purifying the air. But they always need to be healthy. If necessary, rotate pots, changing them every two weeks, so that the plants recover in a place with more light and ventilation.

species like boa constrictor (Photograph)maidenhair, peace lily and zamioculca they adapt very well to the bathroom, as they need little light and like humidity. If your bathroom is well lit, you can also have succulents, cacti, aloe vera and violets in the room.

Plants for living room, kitchen and office

Environments such as living room, kitchen and office call for a slight predominance of the yang-dynamic polarity, reflected by more empty spaces, light furniture, more agitated activities and bright colors.

Therefore, recommended plant species with many leaves, narrow or small, in pots of vertical proportion. These plants favor yang aspects of environments, being suitable for living rooms and balconies.

In this category, there is Spear of Saint George, as well as the Sword of Saint George and the Sword of Saint Barbara (Photograph)similar species known to protect the house from bad vibes.

They look especially good outside the front door, filtering incoming energies. If you have one of these three plants indoors and family members have been arguing a lot, try moving it to the porch or outside hall.

A Tree of Happinessin addition to bringing dynamism, prosperity and joy, it also contributes to family unity, being an excellent option for living rooms and balconies.

Do not have vases with poisonous or toxic species in the kitchen, to avoid accidents. A good option in this location is to plant herbs that will be used in the preparation of food, such as rosemary, basil and pepper.

For Feng Shui, the kitchen is associated with abundance, abundance and wealth. Therefore, the bunch of money it is an excellent plant to have in this environment, in addition to withstanding higher humidity and temperature.

In the office or home office, to favor business, bet on lucky bamboo, which brings prosperity, energy and protects against envy. You can also use zamioculca, known as the fortune plant.

Plants to have in the bedroom according to Feng Shui

Environments such as bedrooms (and also offices for those who are attending at home) call for a predominance of the yin-receptive polarity, represented by larger and heavier furniture, calm activities and soft colors.

That way, plants to have in the bedroom by Feng Shui are the species with large leaves, planted in heavy pots, with a balanced proportion (height similar to width, like in the picture), which favor the yin aspects of environments.

For bedrooms and living rooms, plants such as the anthurium, jasmine, gardenia and violet. Also allowed are succulents with rounded leaves and zamioculca.

Avoid sharp plants in the bedroom, such as Saint George’s sword, bromeliad, aloe vera and some types of palm trees. They encourage more incisive and impulsive attitudes, and when used in the bedroom they can trigger misunderstandings and arguments.

The idea that plants steal oxygen from the bedroom at night is a myth. The amount of carbon dioxide released by a plant at night is minimal when compared to a human being, and is even smaller than that of a dog, for example. You can sleep peacefully with your plants!

Feng Shui and Plants: How to Choose Shapes and Colors

The rounded leaves bring a smooth and stable energy to the environment, which benefits relationships, providing more affection and serenity. They help to calm very agitated or aggressive people.

On the other hand, pointed leaves favor quick action and decisions, being beneficial in workplaces. They encourage those people who are naturally insecure or indecisive.

By associating plants with Five Elementsbased on their format and color, we can choose those that best meet our desires and needs in each environment.

Plant choices according to the Five Elements of Feng Shui

Tree

It favors assertiveness and smooth, dynamic and generous action with others without losing sight of your own goals.

Characteristics: vertical format or columns; all shades of green, aqua blue, turquoise
Vases: of vertical proportion, rectangular or cylindrical, green
Plants: bamboos, palm trees, ficus, lilies, coconut trees, plants with elongated leaves and long stems. A Tree of Happiness (photo on the side) and lucky bamboo fall into this category. Also the Sword and Spear of Saint George and the Sword of Saint Barbara.

Fire

Stimulates action and socialization, drives and streamlines any initiative, favors fame and celebrations.

Characteristics: triangular shape, pointed, pyramids and stars; warm tones like red, pink, orange, purple and violet
Vases: in trapezoidal format, with diagonal reliefs and warm colors
Plants: bromeliad (photo on the side), pepper tree, poinsettia (Christmas flower), heliconia, pine trees. All plants with leaves and flowers in shades of red, pink, orange and purple.

Earth

It brings balance, stability, caution, introspection, helps to save money and acquire goods.

Characteristics: square format, horizontal; earth tones, yellow, brown, ochre, beige
Vases: squares and horizontal planters, of clay or stone
Plants: cacti, sunflower (photo on the side)yellow daisy, yellow chrysanthemum

Metal

It favors concentration and planning, directs action to reach goals, stimulates professional growth and well-targeted marketing.

Characteristics: round shape, arcs and spheres; metallic tones, such as gold and silver, white and gray
Vases: round or conical cachepots, in metal or in white and gray
Plants: daisy, white begonia (photo on the side)vinca, white anthurium, plumeria, white chrysanthemum, jasmine

Water

Brings flexibility and fluidity, good communication, wisdom and intelligence, depth and seriousness.

Characteristics: sinuous, irregular, wavy shape; black and navy blue colors
Vases: sinuous, black or navy blue, decorated with arabesques, glass vases or jugs, with water
Plants: succulents, ferns, maidenhair (photo on the side), orchids, aquatic plants. Bunch of money and Adam’s ribs can also be included in the Water category.

Are there any plants you shouldn’t have at home?

Plants of any shape or color are always welcome, as they help to revitalize the environment and purify the air, removing various pollutants.

In Feng Shui, plants and flowers are considered sources of life, bringing a bit of nature into the home. The simple vision of the naturally harmonious forms of plants helps to calm the mind and balance the emotions.

Do not believe anyone who says that some plant is harmful and should not be present in homes. Use your intuition and try to feel the effect of each plant on you, without prejudice. And keep the balance, without excesses in any environment.

To be in fact favorable to environments and people, plants need to receive light, ventilation and water in the proportion necessary to remain healthy. Be loving with your plants and take good care of them. You’ll get all that love back multiplied!