What natural benefits do the 8 common feng shui plants in the home have?
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Nowadays, more and more plants are chosen for the home, and the following plants are not only beautiful in appearance, but also symbolize feng shui harmony in traditional Chinese culture, and are even more effective at purifying the air in the home environment.
1. Alocasia macrorrhizos (giant taro)
Alocasia macrorrhizos (giant taro) symbolizes a steady, lasting stream and long-lasting wealth, and it also has the effect of removing dust from the air. This is a plant that many families like to display. However, it must be noted that the white sap in the stem of Alocasia macrorrhizos (giant taro) is toxic, and special care should be taken to prevent young children from eating it by mistake.
2. Clivia miniata (clivia)
Clivia miniata (clivia) symbolizes the noble character of the head of the household, and mainly brings good fortune and gathers wealth. It is suitable for placement in the living room. At the same time, Clivia miniata (clivia) can release oxygen and absorb smoke, and is known as a "living room freshener." A mature Clivia miniata (clivia) can also carry out photosynthesis under extremely weak light. It does not release carbon dioxide at night, which many other plants cannot do, so it can also be placed in the bedroom.
Placing two or three pots of Clivia miniata (clivia) in a room of just over ten sq m can provide a very good air purification effect. For spaces where doors and windows are often kept tightly closed, Clivia miniata (clivia) is the first choice.
3. Ficus elastica (rubber plant)
Ficus elastica (rubber plant) has a cute appearance and mainly brings good fortune and abundant blessings, and Ficus elastica (rubber plant) is an all-rounder at "removing harm" and can eliminate harmful substances. Ficus elastica (rubber plant) is quite effective against harmful gases in the air such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride! Ficus elastica (rubber plant) can also absorb particulate pollution and can effectively suppress indoor dust.
4. Asparagus setaceus (asparagus fern)
Asparagus setaceus (asparagus fern) has an exquisite shape and mainly represents elegance and quietness, and has the literary temperament of poetry, books, brush and ink. The plant fragrance it contains has a natural antibacterial ability, and because of this it can eliminate bacteria and viruses, so Asparagus setaceus (asparagus fern) is especially suitable for placement in a study.
5. Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen' (silver queen)
Also known as silver queen evergreen, silver queen Chinese evergreen, and silver queen aglaonema, it mainly brings blessings and auspiciousness and wards off evil and disaster. Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen' (silver queen) is especially shade-tolerant, and potted plants have an obvious effect when decorating halls and rooms, making it suitable for dark rooms with poor ventilation.
6. Adiantum raddianum (maidenhair fern)
It can absorb about 20 micrograms of formaldehyde per hour. In a newly renovated house, or if there are smokers in the home, it is best to place a pot of fern plants. In addition, it can also reduce the harm of xylene and toluene released by computer monitors and printers.
7. Chlorophytum comosum (spider plant)
Chlorophytum comosum (spider plant) mainly brings harmony between husband and wife and calmness for children. It is a common household plant, and its amazing quality is that it can release oxygen 24 hours a day, while also absorbing carbon monoxide and formaldehyde in the air. Chlorophytum comosum (spider plant) can also break down benzene and absorb nicotine in cigarette smoke, etc.
8. Aloe vera
Aloe vera can absorb harmful substances in the room such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, and its ability to absorb formaldehyde is especially strong. When harmful air indoors is too high, spots will appear on the leaves of Aloe vera, which is a warning signal.
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