How much do you know about plant Feng Shui?

Plants are spiritual and alive, and there is a field between plants - a biological field. Ancient Feng Shui believes that planting flowers, plants and trees in the courtyard has the function of "hiding water and sheltering from the wind, accompanying the earth's veins, resolving evil spirits, and increasing prosperity and good fortune". It is believed that "luxuriant vegetation and auspicious energy will accompany it", "prosperity of trees will lead to growth", and "prosperity of beneficial trees will lead to wind growth". This is why Chinese classical gardens, although small, are full of greenery and fragrant flowers and trees.

Plant Yin and Yang

Everything in the world is divided into Yin and Yang, and plants also have Yin and Yang. Plant planting should follow the laws of Yin and Yang. Positive plants should be planted in sunny places, and negative plants should be planted in shade. .

Positive plants: peach, plum, plum, apricot, cherry, rose, peony, peony, white orchid, etc.

Negative plants: gardenia, hosta, asparagus, Ophiopogon japonicus, anise, monstera, ferns, etc.

Positive to yin: osmanthus, camellia, camellia, hydrangea, azalea, etc.

Yin to Yang: Hanxiao, Nandina, Gloxinia, Ten Great Merits, etc.

Five elements of plants (plant field)

Gold: white flowers, white leaves

Such as gardenia, woody hydrangea, rhombus spirea, white Camellia, white magnolia, lotus magnolia, green onion, lemon eucalyptus, melaleuca, white orchid, mulberry, etc.

Wood: green flowers, light green or emerald green leaves

Such as green peonies, green roses, green cherry blossoms, maples, tallow trees, poplars, etc.

Water: Black, blue or gray flowers, dark green or dark green leaves

Such as Eucommia ulmoides, Osmanthus fragrans, Ligustrum lucidum, Bamboo cypress, Du Ying, Magnolia grandiflora, Mountain smile, etc.

Fire: red flowers and red leaves

Such as pomegranate, kapok, red camellia, red azalea, red-backed osmanthus, red mulberry, etc.

Soil: yellow flowers and yellow leaves

Such as golden osmanthus, winter jasmine, golden camellia, forsythia, golden bell, daylily, yellow-flowered canna, golden green bamboo, etc.

Auspicious plants

Plants such as orange trees, bamboos, toon, locust trees, osmanthus, Ganoderma lucidum, plums, jujubes, pomegranates, crabapples, palms, camellias and other plants are auspicious plants.

Orange tree: The orange tree, "orange" and "auspicious" are homophonic, symbolizing good luck. The fruit is orange-red or orange-yellow, representing enthusiasm and joy.

Chun tree: "Zhuangzi·Xiaoyaoyou" says: "In ancient times, there were those who had big chun trees, and they regarded eight thousand years as autumn." The chun tree has the sign of longevity, and has the functions of protecting the house and praying for longevity in Feng Shui. .

Bamboo: The ancients said: "It is better to eat without meat than live without bamboo." Bamboo is a symbol of elegance and refinement. It is deeply loved by people and is suitable to be planted on both sides and behind the courtyard.

The locust tree: represents "Lu" in Feng Shui and is a symbol of the position of the Third Lord, Prime Minister and Assistant. In ancient times, the imperial court planted three locust trees and nine thorns, and the ministers and officials sat under them. The person facing the three locust trees was called the three princes.

Osmanthus: Song Zhiwen's lyrics go: "The osmanthus falls in the middle of the moon, and the fragrance of the sky floats outside." Osmanthus is known as "fairy guest" and "immortal being", symbolizing nobility, wealth, honor and harmony. It is auspicious, so in ancient times, winning the title of Toad Palace meant being named on the golden list and having a prosperous career.

Plum: The flower blooms with five petals, which means "the five blessings of plum blossoms". It blooms in the snow and is steadfast and proud, representing a kind of unyielding integrity.

Haitang: "Tang" and "Tang" are homophonic, which means "full of wealth and honor". It has the reputation of "the fairy among flowers", "the noble concubine of flowers" and "the god of flowers".

Jujube: Jujube is homophonic to "zao", which means that you will have a son early and you will be one step ahead in everything.

Pomegranate: Pomegranate has bright flowers and many fruits, which means "lots of seeds, blessings".

Camellia: represents wealth, peace, health and good fortune.

Plants that drive wind and ward off evil spirits

Plants that ward off evil spirits include: camphor tree, peach, willow, ginkgo, cypress, dogwood, soapberry, Buddha belly bamboo, cycad, etc.

Peach tree: Peach tree is said to ward off evil spirits and control the house, and is called a sacred tree. "Thousands of households always replace old talismans with new peaches." Peach trees are the essence of the five elements and have been processed into various evil-dispelling ornaments since ancient times.

Camphor tree: It is considered to be a plant that can dispel wind and evil spirits, protect blessings and represent longevity. It is also called the "camphor tree empress". If you have camphor tree, you must be talented. Camphor tree is also a synonym for talented people.

Willow tree: In ancient times, astronomers believed that there were twenty-eight stars in the sky, among which Willow was one of the genus. Therefore, the willow tree was considered to have the meaning of driving away evil.

Ginkgo: The tree is more than a thousand years old. Because it blooms at night, no one can see it, and it contains mysterious power. Therefore, many talismans for town houses are carved from ginkgo wood.

Cypress: The tree is tall and majestic. It means "upright and upright" and is respected as the leader of a hundred trees, which can drive away evil spirits.

Cycad: Its leaves are as hard as iron, and among the people it is regarded as having the effect of warding off evil spirits and calming the house.

The orientation of plant planting and Feng Shui

The four-god orientation theory of "green dragon on the left, white tiger on the right, red bird in the front, and Xuanwu in the back" and the yin-yang and five-element theory of "gold, wood, water, fire, and earth" that complement each other It also affects the planting direction of courtyard plants. For example, tree species suitable for planting in the east direction include peach trees, poplars, pine trees, cypresses, etc. Tree species suitable for south orientation include plum trees, jujube trees, willow trees, etc. Tree species suitable for west orientation include elm, gardenia, pomegranate, etc. Tree species suitable for the north include apricot trees, plum trees, mulberry trees, etc. The southeast and northwest are suitable for patches of woods.