But others have heard that having plants is good feng shui, as they introduce restorative energy.

We’ve cleared up these misconceptions and have tips for promoting good feng shui, with or without plants.

There are absolutely conflicting viewpoints when it comes toplants in the bedroomfrom a feng shui perspective.

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Our feng shui experts at The Spruce have found that plants are good feng shui for the bedroom.

Living green plants bring in wood energy.

Wood energy is rejuvenating and cultivates kindness and flexibility.

Plants can bring in life and nature energy.

This key in of energy may not be the best for those who are sensitive or restless.

Depending on the practitioner, there are different views on the feng shui of plants in the bedroom.

There are dozens of feng shui schools with slightly varied teachings.

Thats the reason why you may see incompatible takes on this topic.

Does it fit the space?

How much light and care does the plant require?

Can you commit to taking care of this living being?

A sick houseplant is not good feng shuiin or out of the bedroom.

The key is to test things out for yourself.

If you have the urge to put plants in your primary bedroom, listen to that.

Try it out and sense how you feel.

If it makes no difference, then maybe plants in the bedroom are neutral for you.

Check in with your senses and listen carefully to what your body and heart tell you.

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