Feng Shui Health, Feng Shui plants, Feng shui flowers, feng shui garden, power of plants

• Dead is dead! Avoid dry flowers. Silk is better than dried, but real is best.

• Pointed leaves are more Yang and move ch'i quickly. Use in a stagnant corner, but avoid spikey plants in small rooms. Prickly plants and those with star-shaped leaves encourage

• Bushy plants slow down the ch'i as it mingles amongst the leaves. Good for long corridors.

• Tall plants represent tree energy and need to go in the middle left, or Family sectors, of home/office and individual rooms. Since tree uproots earth, avoid large, tall, woody plants in the middle of rooms.

• Plants in multiples of three can counteract disharmony in relationships, except in the bedroom.

• Use draping plants to soften sharp edges and corners, but if depression is an issue use non-plant cures like refracting crystals, mobiles, etc. If depression is not an issue, these trailing plants represent Water and will enhance an entry, especially if the entrance is in the middle of the building.

• The kitchen's a fine place for plants, especially tall tree-like plants which will support the Fire of cooking. A plant between the sink/refrigerator & the stove keeps Water from putting out the Fire.

• In the bathroom, use one tall woody plant to help drain the excess Water element, but do not overdo plants here.

• Few, if any plants, should go in the bedroom. Yin, floppy plants are okay, but cut flowers are best.

Specific Plants/Flowers

Azalea - helps absorb foam insulation emissions

Apple - use the fragrance of spiced apples for lowering blood pressure.

Basil - use the fragrance to uplift spirits & reduce migraines.

Bamboo - uplifting whether living plants or as sticks, flutes, and wind chimes. Represents fast upward growth and somewhat defies the "dead is dead" theory. Use under slanting ceilings and on overhead beams. Also associated with longevity and maintaining prosperity. Will absorb off gasses from new furniture, especially formaldehyde.

Bonsai - represents stunted growth and is least harmful in the North.

Cactus - rarely belongs inside. It is for protection and helps reputation.

Cornflowers - bring balance in love, family & work.

Cut Flowers - very Yang, better in the bedroom than plants.

Chrysanthemum - for ease, happiness & joy. Helps with absorbing benzene from plastics and formaldehyde from household cleaners.

Daffodil - attracts wealth as "buried gold", helps communication & politeness.

Dandelion - "priest's crown" protects from health problems & other calamities.

Day Lily - a flirtatious energy. Too many can undermine health.

Dieffenbachia - absorbs toxic emissions from plywood.

Dracaena - combines Tree and Fire elements. Don't place where you sit or sleep. Use like bamboo under a sloping ceiling or in a corner.

Eucalyptus - clears sinuses, reduces feelings of being overwhelmed.

Ferns - their delicate Ying energy softens the hardest of office furniture, machinery, and electrical equipment. Considered a favorite in the Feng Shui garden. Soothes insecurities.

Forget-Me-Nots - around gravesites and sparingly in home garden to remember loved ones. Geranium - lift the spirits. White promotes peace of mind. Red brings prosperity when placed on boths sides of front and back doors.

Holly - attracts bountiful income.

Hollyhock - promotes fertility.

Ivy - good for softening edges of furniture and protruding corners.

Jade - brings prosperity. Juniper - promotes longevity in relationships.

Lemon/Lime - these trees counteract exhaustion, also good for prosperity.

Lilacs - purple & blue more auspicious for creativity. White considered somewhat disruptive.

Lotus - it's association with untainted beauty makes it a perfect selection for a home or business in a "bad" neighborhood. A most spiritual plant which can also enhance creativity.

Marigolds - for cheering, but too many may contribute to depression.

Mint - eases mental fatigue.

Magnolia - the plant of truth and honesty.

Orange Tree - "kum" means gold and attracts prosperity.

Peace Lily - balance radiation from TV & computers, and will absorbs toxins from detergents.

Peony - "king of flowers", attracts love and brings honor & wealth.

Pepperomia - absorbs toxins. Philodendron (Money Plant) - for prosperity.

Pine - a symbol of longevity whether in life or in relationships. Best to place cuttings in water.

Plum Tree - very auspicious in general, promotes longevity. It is said that the Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu was born under it. Best in the North.

Rose - forever linked with beauty. White for clarity, red is protective but promotes pettiness unless used in the South, yellow is for intellectual pursuits, and pink attracts love.

Snake Plants - takes formaldehyde from the air.

Spider Plants - depressing, but great at absorbing toxins, especially for clothing fibers.

Tulips - the paragon of love. Red is the "heart on fire", as well as devotion. Yellow & varigated instill the courage to fight for loved ones. Best in the Southwest & East for good luck.

Yew - especially protective.

	Plants and Flowers
	General Information • Dead is dead! Avoid dry flowers. Silk is better than dried, but real is best. • Most tropical plants brought indoors will help remove toxins from your air. • Pointed leaves are more Yang and move ch'i quickly. Use in a stagnant corner, but avoid spikey plants in small rooms. Prickly plants and those with star-shaped leaves encourage • Fire energy, therefore will be best in the Fame sector, or far middle. • Round, floppy leaves are more Yin and tend to calm. • Bushy plants slow down the ch'i as it mingles amongst the leaves. Good for long corridors. • Tall plants represent tree energy and need to go in the middle left, or Family sectors, of home/office and individual rooms. Since tree uproots earth, avoid large, tall, woody plants in the middle of rooms. • Fragrant flowers are stronger activators, i.e. "pack more punch". • Plants in multiples of three can counteract disharmony in relationships, except in the bedroom. • Use draping plants to soften sharp edges and corners, but if depression is an issue use non-plant cures like refracting crystals, mobiles, etc. If depression is not an issue, these trailing plants represent Water and will enhance an entry, especially if the entrance is in the middle of the building. • Decorating a plant with a string of lights increases it's benefits. • According to Compass School, plants are best in the East and Southeast. • The kitchen's a fine place for plants, especially tall tree-like plants which will support the Fire of cooking. A plant between the sink/refrigerator & the stove keeps Water from putting out the Fire. • In the bathroom, use one tall woody plant to help drain the excess Water element, but do not overdo plants here. • Few, if any plants, should go in the bedroom. Yin, floppy plants are okay, but cut flowers are best. Suggested Reading How To Feng Shui Your Garden by Gill Hale Zen And The Art of Gardening by Gill Hale Feng Shui Books of Cures by Nanci Lee Wydra How To Grow Fresh by Dr. B.C. Wolverton Feng Shui In The Garden by Lillian Too Feng Shui Dos and Taboos by Angi Ma Wong Specific Plants/Flowers Azalea - helps absorb foam insulation emissions Apple - use the fragrance of spiced apples for lowering blood pressure. Basil - use the fragrance to uplift spirits & reduce migraines. Bamboo - uplifting whether living plants or as sticks, flutes, and wind chimes. Represents fast upward growth and somewhat defies the "dead is dead" theory. Use under slanting ceilings and on overhead beams. Also associated with longevity and maintaining prosperity. Will absorb off gasses from new furniture, especially formaldehyde. Bonsai - represents stunted growth and is least harmful in the North. Cactus - rarely belongs inside. It is for protection and helps reputation. Cornflowers - bring balance in love, family & work. Cut Flowers - very Yang, better in the bedroom than plants. Chrysanthemum - for ease, happiness & joy. Helps with absorbing benzene from plastics and formaldehyde from household cleaners. Daffodil - attracts wealth as "buried gold", helps communication & politeness. Dandelion - "priest's crown" protects from health problems & other calamities. Day Lily - a flirtatious energy. Too many can undermine health. Dieffenbachia - absorbs toxic emissions from plywood. Dracaena - combines Tree and Fire elements. Don't place where you sit or sleep. Use like bamboo under a sloping ceiling or in a corner. Eucalyptus - clears sinuses, reduces feelings of being overwhelmed. Ferns - their delicate Ying energy softens the hardest of office furniture, machinery, and electrical equipment. Considered a favorite in the Feng Shui garden. Soothes insecurities. Forget-Me-Nots - around gravesites and sparingly in home garden to remember loved ones. Geranium - lift the spirits. White promotes peace of mind. Red brings prosperity when placed on boths sides of front and back doors. Holly - attracts bountiful income. Hollyhock - promotes fertility. Ivy - good for softening edges of furniture and protruding corners. Jade - brings prosperity. Juniper - promotes longevity in relationships. Lemon/Lime - these trees counteract exhaustion, also good for prosperity. Lilacs - purple & blue more auspicious for creativity. White considered somewhat disruptive. Lotus - it's association with untainted beauty makes it a perfect selection for a home or business in a "bad" neighborhood. A most spiritual plant which can also enhance creativity. Marigolds - for cheering, but too many may contribute to depression. Mint - eases mental fatigue. Magnolia - the plant of truth and honesty. Orange Tree - "kum" means gold and attracts prosperity. Peace Lily - balance radiation from TV & computers, and will absorbs toxins from detergents. Peony - "king of flowers", attracts love and brings honor & wealth. Pepperomia - absorbs toxins. Philodendron (Money Plant) - for prosperity. Pine - a symbol of longevity whether in life or in relationships. Best to place cuttings in water. Plum Tree - very auspicious in general, promotes longevity. It is said that the Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu was born under it. Best in the North. Rose - forever linked with beauty. White for clarity, red is protective but promotes pettiness unless used in the South, yellow is for intellectual pursuits, and pink attracts love. Snake Plants - takes formaldehyde from the air. Spider Plants - depressing, but great at absorbing toxins, especially for clothing fibers. Tulips - the paragon of love. Red is the "heart on fire", as well as devotion. Yellow & varigated instill the courage to fight for loved ones. Best in the Southwest & East for good luck. Yew - especially protective.