Vastu Tips for Plants
According to Vastu Shastra, some plants can affect the positive energy of your house and imbalance the environment. Especially dead or certain types of plants spread negativity in the house. Let us know about 5 such plants which should be avoided keeping in the house.
1. Cactus Vastu Tips
According to Vastu, the thorns of cactus are considered a symbol of negative energy. Keeping it in the house can lead to stress, anxiety and misfortune. However, by keeping it in the right direction and place, it also absorbs negative energy.
Right place:Vastu tips
Keep near the main door or near the window.
Keep in the corners of the room so that negative energy does not accumulate.
Keep in the office or stress areas so that the mind remains calm.
Positivity:
Protects from negative energy.
Calms the mind.
Negativity:
Keeping it in the wrong place can cause misfortune.
2. Bonsai ( Vastu Tips)
Bonsai plants look beautiful but in Vastu Shastra they are considered a symbol of hindrance in development. They stop the progress of life and can cause obstacles in career and business.
Keep outside the house:
Keep Bonsai in the garden or open spaces like veranda, where it can grow naturally.
Benefits:
Keeping it in the open improves the flow of energy.
Disadvantages:
Keeping it inside the house blocks energy.
Can cause slow progress and failures.
3. Cotton Plant (Vastu tips)
The cotton plant may look attractive, but it is considered inauspicious in Vastu Shastra. This plant is associated with death and mourning, so keeping it in the house spreads negativity.
Why not keep it:
It is used in funerals.
Blocks the flow of energy.
Options:
Keep money plant, jade plant or peace lily, which are considered auspicious.
4. Mehendi Plant (Vastu Tips)
Mehndi or myrtle plant is used on auspicious occasions, but it is considered inauspicious in Vastu Shastra. It is believed that it attracts evil spirits and spreads negativity in the house.
Suggestion:
Do not plant a mehndi plant in the house.
Choose other plants to maintain freshness and positive energy.
Other inauspicious plants:
Tamarind tree is also considered to bring negative energy.
5. Dead Plants
Dried or dead plants are considered very inauspicious in Vastu Shastra. They block the flow of energy and make the atmosphere of the house heavy.
What to do:
Remove dead plants immediately.
Decorate the house with fresh, green and flowering plants.
Poisonous plants to avoid
Some plants are directly dangerous for health, especially if there are small children or pets in the house. Such as:
Plant Toxicity Effects
Lily Very toxic Vomiting, stomach upset, possible death
Sago Palm Highly toxic Vomiting, liver failure, death
Dumb Cane Moderately toxic Burning sensation in mouth, swelling in throat
English Ivy Mildly toxic Itching on skin, allergy
Other Vastu Tips:
- Too many plants or disorganized plants also have negative effects.
- Do not keep nightshade family like tomato, brinjal etc. inside the house.
- Some trees like acacia, date palm and bamboo can also cause quarrels and tension.
Conclusion
Planting plants in the house is important for positivity and clean environment, but it is even more important to understand which plants to keep. Right plants, right direction and clean environment helps in bringing prosperity and peace according to Vastu Shastra.
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