Zamioculcas
The Dollar Tree is one of the most financially rewarding houseplants. Very decorative, with glossy oblong leaves, Zamioculcas not only decorates the interior, but also effectively purifies the air, making the atmosphere healthy. And where there is health, well-being is not far away.
Easily propagated by stems with buds, unpretentious, tolerates drought well. If the dollar tree is dry, just water it regularly and the flower will come back to life. It is poisonous, so keep children and pets away from it.
Popular questions and answers
We talked about superstitions associated with indoor plants with agronomist-breeder Svetlana Mikhailova.
Can you trust signs associated with indoor plants?
We can only talk about scientific data. For example, some plants are actually capable of purifying indoor air. As for attracting love, wealth and good luck, this has not been proven. On the other hand, if you strongly believe in something and strive for it, then everything will work out. And plants will help you find peace of mind.
Should you arrange plants according to Feng Shui?
There is no scientific evidence that arranging plants according to Feng Shui can have any effect on your life. But the right combination of plants, the right selection for the conditions of the apartment and interior, can certainly influence your life: they will require less care, will please you with their appearance and bring you joy.
What plants should not be grown at home?
First of all, you need to take into account the conditions: if the windows face north, then there is no place for light-loving plants in such an apartment.
You should also not grow poisonous plants if you have children and pets at home. The most dangerous among them are: Dieffenbachia, Agloanema, Monstera, Philodenrona, Poinsettia, Codium and Akalifa. Sources
1. Khitrova E.A., Frolov K.V. Ecological aspects of modern interior landscaping (review) // Bulletin of the Omsk State Agrarian University, 2011 https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/ekologicheskie-aspekty-sovremennogo-ozeleneniya-interiera-obzor
2. Balashova E.V. Organization of the spatial environment: phytodesign in the library // Scientific notes (Altai State Academy of Culture and Arts), 2018 https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/organizatsiya-prostranstvennoy-sredy-fitodizayn-v-biblioteke
Violet
It is not for nothing that they are called the flower of peace - violets help bring peace to the home, attract good luck and reduce stress. Purple flowers draw out negative energy from the home, white flowers have a beneficial effect on families with children, and blue flowers awaken creativity in their owner.
Violets love a lot of sunlight and high humidity.
Orchid
Orchids are known to us as beautifully flowering ornamental plants. Many women love them - they are beautiful, inspiring, and create an atmosphere of romance.
Orchids are a symbol of femininity, chastity, grace and impeccability.
It is believed that orchids help keep a family together, make men soft and flexible, and are able to absorb negative energy. Purple and red orchids help women fight laziness and bad habits. White - helps to find peace of mind. Pink is a symbol of beauty. They help women love themselves and gain self-confidence. Yellow and orange increase vital energy.
Generally, orchids like moist soil. They are widespread in hot climates.
There are many types of orchids. To date, 25 thousand varieties are known. They grow all over the world except Antarctica. And some species can live up to 100 years. There are orchids - lithophytes that can grow on rocks.
The most common types of orchids:
- Phalaenopsis or fluttering butterfly;
- Phalaenopsis mini;
- Cymbidium;
- Wanda;
- Paphiopedilum or Lady's slipper.
Orchids do not cause allergies. Their aroma is very diverse: some types have a delicate aroma with notes of honey, others have the aroma of vanilla, and some have a terrible smell of rotten meat.
Orchids are widely used in perfumery, traditional oriental medicine, and spices are prepared from some species. So, the well-known vanilla is a type of orchid. It is obtained from flat-leaved pods.
Some types of orchids have analgesic and calming effects. And they release a substance that has the ability to purify the air from bacteria.
Dracaena
It is believed that this unpretentious palm tree is a symbol of perseverance and happiness. Its leaves tend to rise, which means that the plant helps achieve its goals if it correctly distributes its forces. If dracaena grows lushly in an apartment, then pleasant changes in life are just around the corner.
Place in a bright place, protected from direct sunlight. Water moderately.
7. The next plant for those seeking happiness is the beautiful and unpretentious calathea.
This indoor plant with beautiful patterned leaves is native to America. Many people grow Calathea for its beautiful foliage. But you and I now know that calathea helps us in our family life, because it is a symbol of domestic happiness.
Crassula oval
In Russia, this indoor succulent plant with fleshy leaves is called Crassula. Its round leaves, when they fall and turn silver, resemble coins. Thanks to this, Crassula is considered a money tree that brings wealth to the house. The same idea is supported by the ancient teachings of Feng Shui.
The fat woman really looks like a tree - over time, its trunk becomes very strong. The crown of the plant can be shaped. Crassula requires a lot of light, but does not tolerate waterlogging.
Flowers that bring trouble
But indoor flowers give us not only positive energy. They say that ivy “survives” an unreliable man from the house, and small children sleep poorly in the room where this energetically powerful plant grows.
Monstera is a very strong flower, but this power is not useful for everyone. Monstera should not be given to people suffering from throat diseases. To tame the green vampire, hang a blue cord on the flower, preferably with a piece of rock crystal.
And now the most important thing... Remember that all plants are living beings, they respond kindly to kindness. If you have flowers just because it's fashionable, you won't enjoy being around them, and they won't do well around someone who doesn't care about them. And you should not buy a plant for personal gain, for example, a money tree for the sake of wealth or spathiphyllum for the sake of organizing your personal life, because plants feel that they are simply being used. Love your flowers, take care of them, and they will become a faithful and reliable guardian of your home.
Anthurium
This flower is worth getting for a man who is tired of being a bachelor. Bright red anthurium acts as a male talisman that brings happiness and harmony in relationships to the home. It is believed that as the plant grows, the family budget will increase.
A spectacular flower requires regular watering (every 4 days) and bright, diffused light. The leaves need spraying.
Aichrizon
It should be started by people who want happiness to reign in their home. The plant has a positive effect on the energy of the home and improves relationships between household members. Gives harmony in relationships, provides protection from envy and damage.
Aichrizon is called the tree of love and happiness.
For a long time, parents gave it to newlyweds on their wedding day. It was believed that it would become a guarantee of love, fidelity and understanding between spouses.
It is recommended for single women to have a flower, because its energy gives charm and self-confidence. And also for those who want their loved ones health and well-being.
Spathiphyllum
And this is a flower for “female happiness”, which not only brings warmth to relationships, but also helps in all endeavors. Beautiful and elegant, the flowers have a pleasant scent. If the spathiphyllum withers, it’s time to pay attention to family life, from which harmony has disappeared. If the plant blooms vigorously, everything is in order in the house. Gives good luck and helps you find love.
Place the flower in a place with diffused light, water moderately (as the soil dries out) and spray regularly.
In fourth place among plants of happiness is hoya, or “wax ivy.”
This indoor vine has many varieties. For example, there is Hoya Kerry, which in some countries is given as a “Valentine” on February 14th. But in their homes, people most often grow beautiful hoya or fleshy hoya.
Hoya will bring you family happiness, especially if you put it in your bedroom.
Pelargonium (geranium)
This plant protects family members from unkind glances, increases prosperity and a favorable emotional background. In the East they believe that a snake will never enter a house where there is a geranium.
Red flowers have special energy and extinguish quarrels. White – helps with insomnia. Pink – helps you meet your soul mate. The smell of pelargonium leaves cleanses and heals the air.
Loves well-lit places and watering, but not excess humidity, unpretentious.
Choose plants that you like and evoke pleasant emotions - they will become a wonderful interior decoration, thanks to which they will delight you and lift your spirits.
Where should indoor plants be located?
To enhance the effect of lucky flowers, they should be placed in suitable areas of the house or apartment.
- To achieve material well-being, it is best to place a flower of luck in the southeast of a house or apartment.
- Give the southwestern part of the house to those plants that will help you meet your other half.
- A flower is placed on the eastern part of the house, which will help achieve family well-being.
- To attract good luck, it is recommended to place a flowerpot in the west.
