And according tofeng shuiprinciples, houseplants can be nourishing for your personal energy.
Thewood elementbrings vital energy of growth and action into your space.
It can also inspire compassion, kindness, and flexibility.
The Spruce
Moreover, the color greenthe shade of many plantsis associated with rejuvenation.
There aren’t necessarily good and bad feng shui plants.
After all, the key to feng shui is to see the interconnection between dualities.
The Spruce / Laura Antal
Furthermore, a dying and neglected plant also can cultivate draining energy.
Also, remove any browning portions of a plant promptly.
Finally, using fake plants to promote good feng shui energy can be a bit tricky.
The Spruce / Leticia Almeida
You must find high-quality fake plants to receive any benefits.
They should look so realistic that you have to touch them to confirm they are fake.
Plants with soft and rounded leaves are typically best, as they promote a gentle, nourishing energy.
The Spruce / Candace Madonna
Here are some of the best plants to include in your home when planning feng shui.
succulent features many rounded leaves.
Although it might appear sharp, it also has a quality of protective energy.
The Spruce / Candace Madonna
It grows lush, trailing vines with heart-shaped leaves.
It’s said to bring not only positive energy but financial prosperity as well.
Plus, the beautifully braided trunk makes the plant a lovely statement piece.
Polina Sergeyeva/ Getty Images
While the plant is a slow grower, it is fairly easy to care for.
It needs bright, indirect light to thrive.
Lucky Bamboo
Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) represents growth and adaptability.
The Spruce / Candace Madonna
In feng shui use, the number of stalks has a symbolic meaning.
Place this on a shelf that has sharp corners as a counterbalance.
Plus, when it blooms, the flowers really add elegance to a room.
The Spruce / Kara Riley
Keep this tall plant in a corner near a bright window and it will thrive.
The white rounded flowers are meant to bring good luck while the dark green leaves attract wealth.
Keep an eye out for droopy leaves, as that means its thirsty.
The Spruce / Leticia Almeida
Its a lucky plant, so as you pass it along youll be spreading that wealth and luck.
They are beautiful plants whose leaves will grow larger and larger the happier it is.
Hang it high on a shelf and let the vines cascade to the floor.
Firn/ Getty Images
String of hearts is known to encourage harmony and balance in the home.
Aloe vera is known to bring good luck and keep bad energy out.
Different plants are placed in different spots depending on what you want to welcome into your life.
Hugo Goudswaard/ Getty Images
Grumpy Cow Studios/ Getty Images
Dima Berlin/ Getty Images
Oscar Wong/ Getty Images
AnSyvanych/ Getty Images
sarayut Thaneerat/ Getty Images
Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images
