Feng Shui and Plants

All living things are carriers of vital energy and healthy plants are no exception. They help us stay connected with the natural world that is all around us as well as cleaning the air we breathe.

For your home, choose plants with a “friendly’ appearance such as those with rounded leaves and soft foliage. This includes many that are native to Trinidad, for example crotons, palms, ivys and dracenas.

On the other hand, plants with a sharp or spikey appearance, such as yuccas, bromeliads and cacti are not recommended unless they are removed from areas where people will gather. In fact, it is believed by many proponents of Feng Shui that if you line the pathway to your home with fragrant flowers and herbs, opportunities and good fortune will be encouraged to flow through your door!

Plants are often used to soften the sharp angles and corners found in furniture and architecture. One well-chosen plant can often transform a room and in choosing the correct one for your needs make sure to match the plant’s growth habits and light requirements with the location. If necessary, install additional lighting to ensure the plant’s health and vitality.

If a plant becomes diseased or unsightly it is best to replace it rather than try and nurse it back to health. Healthy, vibrant plants stimulate the flow of energy; unhealthy ones have the opposite affect. If you have many indoor plants, for example in a business environment, consider hiring a plant service to provide ongoing maintenance and to replace plants when necessary.

Silk plants can be used in areas that have little natural light or where they will be unattended for long periods of time. As long as they look as natural as possible and are kept clean and dust-free they are a viable alternative to live plants. Since a vase of dried branches or flowers can often look dead, they are not recommended.

Finally, fresh flowers add colour and sensuality to any room. Keep them around you as long as they vibrant but, once they begin to decline, replace them .

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