Which Feng Shui vitality plants are suitable for the balcony? A detailed explanation of placement principles

  Generally speaking, a balcony facing east or south is best. For a balcony facing east, the old saying goes “purple qi comes from the east,” and so-called “purple qi” is auspicious qi. Auspicious qi passes through the balcony into the home, bringing the whole family good fortune and peace. Moreover, the sun rises in the east, and early in the morning the sun can shine into the balcony, making the whole home appear both bright and warm, and the family members are therefore full of energy and vitality.

  Therefore, it is advisable to place plants with Feng Shui vitality-enhancing effects on the balcony.

  The plants suitable for placing on the balcony and also having Feng Shui vitality-enhancing effects are roughly the following:

  Lucky bamboo: Its stems are thick and strong, its leaves are thick and large, and its color is deep green, with extremely strong vitality. The large leaves of the large-leaf lucky bamboo spread out one by one, like thick palms reaching outward to absorb qi and receive blessings, and it has a powerful strengthening effect on home Feng Shui, so the larger the leaves of the lucky bamboo, the better, and it should be kept evergreen year-round.

  Money tree: Its scientific name is Yanzi, its leaves are round, thick and full, it is easy to grow, has vigorous vitality, absorbs external metal qi, and is extremely beneficial to the family's wealth luck.

  Sago palm: Also known as dragon's blood tree, the most popular one on the market is the Brazilian sago palm. The leaves of the sago palm are narrow and long, with yellow spots in the center. The sago palm symbolizes strength and supplements the home's qi and blood, and is one of the important vitality-enhancing plants.

  Broadleaf lady palm: Its stems are relatively thick and its leaves are narrow and long. It is named because its trunk resembles a palm and its leaves resemble bamboo. Planting broadleaf lady palm on the balcony can protect the home's peace.

  Money tree: Also called peanut tree. Its characteristics are thick and strong stems, pointed and long deep-green leaves, tolerance for planting and easy growth, and it is full of vitality and vigor.

  Money tree: Its leaves are long and slender, and its color is dark green. It is a shade-loving plant and has a very wealthy and noble air.

  Generally speaking, balcony plants with vitality-enhancing effects in Feng Shui are all tall and sturdy, and the thicker, larger, and greener the leaves, the better. For example, the lucky bamboo, money tree, Brazilian sago palm, broadleaf lady palm, and money tree mentioned above are all very typical examples.

  As for the balcony or outer windowsill where most families most often place potted plants, placing any green plant is fine. Since the balcony is where the home contacts the outside world and is an important place for romance luck, you may consider placing a pot of “bottle gourd bamboo” to ward off petty people and bad romance.