Some plants related to feng shui in the home

Thread Content

This post was last edited by Crazy Snail on 2019-1-10 at 07:58. It was reproduced from a source stating that in daily life, a considerable number of plants are related to home feng shui; therefore, those with knowledge in this area pay great attention to the placement of flowers and plants in their homes. Naturally, feng shui experts also attach great importance to the role of flowers in the layout of home feng shui. Because when used properly, flowers can help calm the mind and nurture one’s character, as well as bring prosperity to both the home and its inhabitants. So, how exactly should flowers be arranged? Our top-notch service ensures that you can place orders for flowers, cakes, gifts, and more online with complete peace of mind. For national express delivery and the franchise website taomeixh.com, what kinds of flowers should be used? Below are some plants related to home feng shui; information is provided on how and which types of flowers can be placed in various areas of the home, such as the living room, dining room, study, bedroom, and balcony, for your reference. Living room: Suitable plants for the living room include Dracaena sanderiana, lucky bamboo, Podocarpus nagi, Maranta arundinacea, Pachira aquatica, Zamioculcas zamiifolia, Clivia miniata, orchids, Cyclamen, and oranges. These flowers symbolize good fortune and prosperity. Snake plant, also known as evergreen bamboo, has dark green leaves and grows vigorously; it is widely cultivated. It is generally used for home flower arrangements or potted cultivation, especially the \"tower-shaped\" variety that originated from Taiwan; also known as \"fortune bamboo,\" it has high aesthetic value and is very popular in the international market. Good fortune abounds. Good fortune abounds is a plant from the pineapple family, with flowers blooming at the top or middle of the plant. With good fortune upon it, the flowers thrive in abundance; their bright red colors convey a festive atmosphere. Ponglai pine is a perennial evergreen shrub that is highly suitable for cultivation in pots as an ornamental plant. Flower beds can also be arranged in warm regions. It is easy to cultivate and manage, has good shade tolerance, is suitable for planting in small to medium-sized pots for indoor decoration, and is also an excellent material for use as filler leaves in flower arrangements. Ginkgo biloba is highly tolerant to cold and drought; it is an evergreen climbing shrub with many branches. Aerial roots develop at the stem nodes. The leaves are palmate in shape and grow alternately; they consist of 7 to 9 small leaflets that are oblong in shape and dark green in color, with thin petioles. The flowers are pale yellow-green and bloom in autumn and winter; the berries are red-yellow and mature in spring. Suitable for garden decoration or potted use. Money Tree: The Money Tree is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of 8–15 meters; when grown in pots, its height usually does not exceed 2 meters. Palmate compound leaves with 5–7 leaflets, branches arranged in multiple whorls. The flowers are large, up to 22.5 cm in length; their petals are slit-shaped. The colors range from red and white to pale yellow, giving them a vibrant appearance. For indoor display, it is often used in potted forms as bonsais. Money tree: The money tree is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant; it is one of the very rare foliage plants that possess underground tubers. It is native to tropical Africa. It was introduced to our country from the Netherlands in 1997, and appeared in Fangcun, Guangzhou, and Chencun, Shunde. The money tree has thick leaves with a shiny color, resembling a string of coins linked together. Hence, it got its name. Money tree: Many people confuse the money tree with the lucky tree. In fact, the money tree is an imported species, while the fortune tree is a genuine Chinese plant, and their appearances are also completely different. The money tree is highly favored by gardening enthusiasts for its adaptability and excellent aesthetic appeal. Clivia is a famous greenhouse flower. Our country has two species introduced from Europe and Japan. The former has small, hanging flowers; it is called the hanging laughing Clivia ； The latter has large, upward-facing flowers; it is known as the large-flowered Clivia and is the most commonly cultivated species at present. The leaves of the Clivia are lush and glossy, while its flowers are upward-facing and resemble torches; they are orange-red in color, giving off an elegant and graceful appearance. It is an ideal potted plant for beautifying the surroundings. The hanging flowers of the Clivia have a subtle and profound charm, adding to its elegance and dignity. Orchids belong to the Orchidaceae family; they are monocotyledonous plants and perennial herbs. 20 to 40 centimeters tall, with tubular roots. Leaves are clustered at the stem base, linear-lanceolate, slightly leathery, and appear in bundles of 2 to 3. Orchids are traditional famous flowers in China, and they are plants renowned for their fragrance. Orchids, with their unique leaves, flowers, and fragrance, possess a purity in all four aspects – clarity of scent, clarity of color, clarity of essence, and clarity of charm – giving them an image of great elegance and refinement. Famous people throughout history have held it in high esteem, calling it the gentleman among flowers. Cyclamen, also known as rabbit’s ear, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Cyclamen in the family Primulaceae. Cyclamen is a commonly grown flower, suitable for planting in indoor pots, and requires a greenhouse during winter. Some cultivars of carnations have a strong fragrance, while others have a mild scent or no scent at all. Kumquat – Also known as golden kumquat, it belongs to the Rutaceae family and is a well-known fruit plant for ornamental purposes. Especially in Guangdong and other regions, many residents purchase them during the Spring Festival for good luck. Kumquat is an evergreen shrub. The flowers are solitary, white, and fragrant. The fruits are mostly oval in shape, golden yellow in color and shiny; some varieties are edible. Dining room: The dining room is the place where the family gathers to eat. Yellow and orange flowers such as yellow roses, yellow carnations, and yellow jasmines can be used primarily to boost appetite, create harmony and warmth, and promote the good health of family members. Yellow rose. Roses, known as the flower of love, are deciduous shrubs in the rose genus. The stem is thorny and has a strong fragrance. Yellow roses are a general term for the yellow varieties of roses, symbolizing pure friendship and good wishes. Yellow carnation: The carnation, also known as the sweet rose, is a plant belonging to the genus Dianthus in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is found in the temperate regions of Europe as well as in places in mainland China such as Fujian and Hubei. Originating from the Mediterranean region, it is one of the most widely used flowers in the world today. Pink carnations, as a symbol of Mother’s Day, are often given as flowers to mothers. Jasminum – Jasminum is a climbing shrub with drooping branches that have ridges. Leaves are elliptical or ovate, with a pointed tip. Flowers are solitary or several in a cyme at the apex. The outside of the flower is pink. The interior is white, it has a strong fragrance, and its flowering period is from March to April. Suitable for frame cultivation in gardens. Study: The study should be filled with a sense of literature; it’s best to place flowers in the area designated for prosperity in studies. Snake plants, lucky bamboo, mangosteen flowers, ivy, and others can be used. These flowers can sharpen one’s mind, aiding in study and work. Asparagus fern, also known as cloud-leaf pine, spine asparagus, or cloud bamboo, is a perennial evergreen vine-like foliage plant and a well-known ornamental plant. It is a plant of the genus Asparagus in the family Liliaceae. It is used as a medicinal herb based on its roots; it has effects in treating acute tracheitis and relieving coughs, as well as a function of moistening the lungs. Primarily used for potted foliage plants, it is also an important material for cut leaves. Mangosteen flower: The mangosteen flower is a perennial herbaceous plant; its stems and leaves resemble miniature bamboo, reaching no more than a foot in height, while its corolla is as large as a dollar coin ； The colors include white, pink, red, purple, etc ； The flower has single petals that are oblong in shape with serrated edges; the six petals enclose a circle tightly, with two stamens at the center that resemble butterfly antennae. According to feng shui, mangosteen flowers have the effect of enhancing intellectual prosperity; growing them indoors helps to improve the owner’s thinking abilities. Ivy is an evergreen woody vine; it originates in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a strong adaptability to the environment. It prefers cooler climates, has strong cold tolerance, and can be used as medicine. As excellent plant materials for three-dimensional greening, they are planted in front of buildings in many areas of the south, while in the north they are mostly grown in pots. Due to its diverse leaf shapes and colors, it is often used as a hanging plant, suspended in halls, corridors, and trellises, or it can be placed on stands to decorate the corners of living rooms and meeting rooms. Small plants can be used as table decorations. Bedroom: A bedroom should generally be quiet, peaceful, and cozy. Spider plants, lilies, tuberose, calla lilies, etc. can be used. It can foster harmony in the marital relationship, allowing both body and mind to rest in a warm and peaceful environment. Spider plant: Easy to cultivate and highly adaptable, it is one of the most traditional plants used for hanging in living rooms. It has long, slender, and soft leaves; small plants emerge from the leaf axils and hang down from the edge of the pot, spreading out like flowers, remaining green throughout the four seasons. Spider plant is the \"king of formaldehyde removal\" among plants. Lily: The lily is a perennial herbaceous bulbous plant belonging to the genus Lilium in the family Liliaceae. It is mainly found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, such as East Asia, Europe, and North America. More than a hundred varieties have been identified worldwide, with China being its primary place of origin. The main value of lilies lies in their ornamental use; some varieties can be eaten as vegetables or used for medicinal purposes. Muguet, also known as night-blooming flower or moonflower. It belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and is a perennial bulbous flowering plant. Due to its strong fragrance, slender flower stems, and graceful shape, it is easy to cultivate and control its flowering period; as such, it is one of the most important cut flowers and serves as a key component in bouquets and floral arrangements. Calla lilies are bulbous flowers belonging to the Arum family; they are part of the Calla genus and represent one of the newer flower species that have gained popularity in recent years, with a high demand in the fresh cut flower market. Due to its green leaves and large, white bracts that resemble horse hooves in shape, the calla lily is a distinctive flower that is widely used as a cut flower both domestically and internationally. Balcony: Suitable for planting jasmine, chrysanthemums, lotuses, crabapples, spider plants, carnations, sunflowers, osmanthus, and more. When arranging them, place the positive flowers near sunlight, while putting the negative flowers in areas where direct sunlight does not reach. Jasmine: Also known as jasmine flower, it refers to evergreen shrubs or vines of the genus Jasminum in the olive family. It is native to India and Pakistan, and has been introduced to China where it is widely cultivated. Jasmine thrives in warm, humid environments with plenty of sunlight. It has green leaves, white flowers, and a strong fragrance, making it one of the most common aromatic potted plants. Jasmine has excellent health and beauty benefits, and can be used in meals. It symbolizes love and friendship. Chrysanthemums are perennial herbaceous flowers with rhizomes; their stems are upright or semi-vining, covered with soft hairs and highly branched. The leaves are simple and alternate, with serrated edges; the flowers are in head-shaped inflorescences located at the top of the stem, and there is a wide variety of flower shapes and colors. Chrysanthemums are highly ornamental; there are many options available in potted forms as well as as garden flowers, and they can break down formaldehyde and xylene produced during renovation. Lotus flower: The lotus is one of China’s top ten famous flowers. It not only features large, brightly colored flowers with a pleasant fragrance, but also possesses great adaptability – it can be planted in lakes to create magnificent scenes, or used in pots and vases for an elegant appearance. Since ancient times, the lotus has been a precious aquatic flower in imperial gardens and private estates. In modern landscape architecture, it enjoys even greater popularity and is used more widely. The crabapple is one of the traditional famous flowers in China. With its graceful appearance and beautiful blossoms, it has been a flower appreciated by both the refined and the common people since ancient times. It is known as the \"national beauty,\" and poets and writers throughout the ages have composed countless poems about it. Even the great literary figure Su Dongpo was captivated by them; he said, \"I fear that at night the flowers will fall asleep, so I light bright candles to illuminate their beauty,\" which is why the crabapple is also known as the \"flower that understands speech.\" Carnation: The carnation is one of the traditional famous flowers in China. It is native to Northeast China, North China, the Yangtze River basin, and Southeast Asia, with a wide distribution range. It is found throughout most of China, except in the hotter areas of South China. In gardens, it can be used for flower beds, borders, planters, or potted plants, and can also be used to decorate rock gardens and the edges of lawns. When planted in large areas, it can be used as a landscape groundcover material. Additionally, carnations have the ability to absorb sulfur dioxide and chlorine gas, so they can be planted in areas where there are toxic gases. Cut flowers are also good for viewing. Sunflower: Sunflower plants are short in stature; their stems and leaves are fleshy and smooth, the flowers come in bright colors, and the flowering period is long. It can be arranged around flower beds, or it can be used as a dedicated type of flower bed. The entire plant can be used as medicine. Osmanthus – The osmanthus tree remains evergreen throughout the year, with lush branches and leaves. It blooms in autumn, releasing a pleasant fragrance; it can truly be said to \"outshine all other flowers in the three seasons of autumn.\" It is widely used in gardens, often as a landscape tree; it can be planted individually or in pairs, as well as in clusters or forests. Osmanthus has a certain resistance to harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen fluoride, making it an excellent plant for landscaping in industrial and mining areas. Osmanthus has a pleasant fragrance and contains various aromatic compounds; it can be used for consumption or to extract spices. If there is an evil energy opposite the balcony, thorny plants such as cacti, roses, sword leaf plants, palm trees, bamboo, and qilin trees can be used to block it. Cacti belong to the order Caryophyllales; they are the national flower of Mexico. Cacti are fleshy perennial plants. Although a few species inhabit tropical or subtropical regions, most live in dry areas. Cactus flowers are usually large and beautiful, and are widely used as ornamental plants. In addition, rosehip cactus and joaquina cactus (both belonging to the cactus genus) are also cultivated for food.