Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, is used to achieve harmony with the surroundings by placing certain objects in the design and layout of a particular place. The balance and harmony between the nature and living things along with the effects and flow of negative and positive energy form the base of placement of objects. The placement of some objects and accessories according to Feng Shui methods has many advantages like it enhances the surroundings, brings about positive changes in life, showers prosperity and keeps you in better health to mention a few.
People often want to apply Feng Shui in their homes with the help of decorative plants but are hesitant due to the large amount of maintenance required which includes watering, pruning and cleaning in order to keep the live plants in good health. Now you might ask, does this mean that you cannot use plants for applying Feng Shui practices in your house? The only answer to this question is to decorate your house with artificial flowers, silk plants, artificial bushes and trees. Feng Shui experts also recommend the use of silk plants because of their style, attractiveness and most importantly their vibrant shades which are symbols of a happy life, good health and prosperous environment.
Various flowers and plants have an altogether different effect when it comes to Feng Shui techniques. The effect depends on their design, shape of flowers and leaves and also their color. Here are some suggestions which may come in handy while you are integrating Feng Shui practices with the decoration theme of your house using artificial trees and flowers.
- Avoid placing plants or trees that have spines, spikes or pointed leaves in the rooms where you normally relax such as the bedroom or meditation room. Silk bushes such as cactus, agave, bromeliad and dracaena are not suitable for these kinds of places. These are more suitable for your living room.
- Artificial trees that are tall and have foliage with pointed leaves like palm trees, silk yuccas or cactus can be used in the living room, your office or in the kitchen.
- Where there is a corner that seems to be protruding, plants having dense silk foliage can be placed in these spaces. For the internal corners in your house, consider using tall artificial palm trees that have leaves which spread all around.
- Add passion to your lives by placing purple colored silk floral arrangements on your bed-side table. If you want excitement in your life, then you should probably opt for red or pink artificial flower arrangements. For stability, the best choice would be a decorative arrangement of white colored silk flowers. A wide variety of flowers are available like silk orchids, roses, tulips to name some.
Among the Feng Shui plants and silk trees that are very popular and prominent include; palm trees, ficus, silk hanging baskets, bamboo trees and some silk flowers.
