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Houseplants are really having a moment right now, and for good reason.
From a design perspective, they add beautiful shapes and colors to a space.
Many plants also help to improve indoor air quality.
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Healthy plants are a source of positive qi, or life force energy.
Plants also represent thewood elementin thefive elementssystem used in feng shui.
This is where energy and opportunities can input your home and flow to you.
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Your front door also represents your face to the world and the world sees you.
Ideally, your front door should be set up to welcome and invite positive qi into your home.
A strong front door is in good repair and easy to get to.
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Does your door squeak?
Is the knob dirty?
Is there any clutter that makes it hard to find or open your front door?
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If you notice any problems that need to be addressed, start there.
Its also a good idea to start using your front door regularly if you dont already.
Here are our 12 favorite plants for the front door that have good feng shui.
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This is a great plant to activate a stagnant corner.
Areca palms also have the added benefits of filtering and purifying the air.
These plants can also grow quickly under the right conditions, which can be fun and rewarding to witness.
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Just train it up a moss pole or prune it regularly to keep it from spreading too wide.
Their upright trunks and large, striking leaves can be an uplifting addition to your front door area.
These plants are very forgiving, so theyre ideal for beginners.
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Peace Lily
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Peace lilies are striking plants with beautiful rounded white flowers.
These plants are ideal for narrow entryways because they grow upwards rather than out.
A weeping fig tree is a simple plant with rounded leaves that wont overwhelm your space.
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Its smaller leaves still add a statement without overpowering the foyer.
They look really pretty either the door inside or stationed outside if the climate you live in allows it.
Jade Plant
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A common feng shui plant is the jade plant.
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This small-to-medium succulent is fairly easy to care for and looks really nice on a table in an entryway.
As a smaller plant, it wont overwhelm a small entryway.
Its often given as a housewarming gift and helps balance energies in your home.
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The braided trunk is also very pretty to look at.
The more fruit the plant has, the luckier it is.
By placing one of these plants outside your front door, youll promote great feng shui energy.
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Orchid
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Bring the feeling of love into your home with an orchid.
Placing a pink orchid in your foyer will really amplify feelings of camaraderie, partnership, and love.
Care for these plants well and youll berewarded with stunning flowers.
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