This post is all about the many benefits of having plants in the home and how they can improve the feng shui.

When you are feeling a little low, it’s pretty incredible how a walk in the park can do absolute wonders for your inner self. That’s because our bodies crave a connection with nature, healing with houseplants, it helps to reduce mental fatigue and stress, while increasing relaxation and self-esteem. I’ve been craving more time outdoors lately, in fact just the other day I felt a million times better after just a short walk around the block.

Now that we are all working from home, the electromagnetic frequencies are taking over our living spaces. I think our wireless internet has over 17 devices connected to it. All of that going on in our homes is likely to create internal feelings of needing to escape.

Sick Building Syndrome is a term used to describe symptoms experienced by otherwise healthy people working in large commercial buildings or even their own living space -- think sudden allergies; irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat; headache, dizziness, and fatigue; respiratory and sinus congestion; and nervous system disorders. Most wall paints, rubbers, vinyl, laminates, computer parts and plastics all break down over time and release compounds into the air we breathe. Pretty gross if you think about it.

Here’s the good news: Plants help to relieve the mental health, physical wellness and quality of life.

The tOP 5 benefits of plants in your home:

Clean indoor air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity and producing oxygen
Proven to reduce stress as well as fatigue
Improves your mood and creative abilities
Boosts work performance and ability to hold your concentration
Improves your skin, the humidity keeps your skin glow-y ( and I am always working on my Interior Glow)

Here are my top 6 hacks for taking care of indoor plants.

FENG SHUI TIPS FOR PLANTS

Indoor plants are also one of the easiest ways to enhance the Feng Shui in your space. In Feng Shui, plants represent the Wood Element, Wood brings the energy of growth and vibrance into your space. It is associated with the season of Spring and inspires new beginnings, new life, and new growth. It can also inspire compassion, kindness, and flexibility.

The Wealth Sector of the home, learn how to locate that area of your home here, is associated with Wood. So plants will enhance your wealth and abundance with new growth, new life, etc. Who wouldn’t want that energy in their life, am I right? So, if you are looking to boost sales, get new clients or start a new job, place a plant in your Wealth sector.

The Family & Community area of your home is also enhanced with Wood so you can add plants in this area to foster growth in these areas of your life. Use you intuition when decorating with plants. These are the two BEST areas for plants however, you can add the energy of growth to any area you want.

Also, anywhere there is too many electronics, think your home office. This would be a great place to enhance with plants, too. Not only do they help combat all the electromagnetic waves in the air, they are going to improve your work performance, concentration and creative ability. Plus, during isolation, plants can be your friends, I love talking to my plants, I swear that is how I keep them alive for so long.

Hot Tip: I also place Amethyst crystals in my indoor plants to help energize it with spiritual / abundant energy. It’s also a crystal that works really well with your Wealth area. To learn more about how to Feng Shui with Crystals read this.

Here are THE TOP 3 air purifying plants:

1.Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera plants are low-maintenance and primarily prized for their ornamental value, thanks to their attractive, deep-green, waxy, fenestrated leaves. However, they have several other uses and benefits for air purification, dehumidifying, feng shui, reduced stress, improved workplace, and more.

2. Snake Plant

It isn't fussy about its location and needs little watering. It is most known to provide a strong protective energy and the snake plant can effectively reduce anxiety, respiratory problems and headache symptoms.

3. Prayer plant

Prayer plants help clear the air in your home by filtering indoor air pollutants. Colorful and dependable, prayer plants do well in any kind of light, although it's best to avoid direct sunlight. Prayer plant also thrives in slightly moist soil so water whenever the soil feels like it's just starting to dry out.