What kind of plants should I plant in the entrance hall?
Abstract: The entrance is the "throat" of home Feng Shui, which has the function of storing wind and gathering Qi, preventing leakage and gathering wealth. Plants are living creatures. In Feng Shui, plants can bring strong vitality and bring more yang energy to the house. Placing a few potted plants in the entrance will make people healthier and bring good luck to the home! So, can all plants be placed in the entrance hall? Of course not! What plants are suitable for the entrance? What feng shui is good for the entrance? Let’s learn about it with the editor below. 1. What plants to grow in the entrance hall
1. Philodendron philodendron
Philodendron philodendron belongs to the Araceae family and is a plant of the genus Philodendron. It is also known as Philodendron philodendron and Camptotheca philodendron. etc., are currently popular indoor foliage plants; their leaves are thick and emerald green, their leaves are rigid and bright, and their petioles are long and thick. When placed indoors, they are elegant and elegant, with a tropical rainforest atmosphere. Golden Philodendron can also absorb various toxic gases, such as sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide, nitric oxide, etc., and play a role in purifying the air. Therefore, it is called the "Evil King" and is now widely used in homes, office buildings, and hotels. , hotels and other places.
Note: The leaf juice will be poisonous when ingested, and the roots, stems and leaves are poisonous. Accidentally touching or ingesting its juice can cause discomfort in the throat and mouth. In severe cases, it can cause suffocation, cardiac paralysis, and even death. Skin contact with its juice will cause itching or strong irritation. Eye contact with the juice can cause severe conjunctivitis and even blindness. It is best not to plant it in families with children.
2. Exquisite cold water flowers
Some people call the exquisite cold water flowers "baby tears". The exquisite cold water flowers symbolize peace and happiness. Sedum belongs to the genus Sedum of the family Crassulaceae. It has a bright green appearance and is soft and drooping, so it is also called baby's tears. The leaves are round and obovate in shape, with a diameter of about 0.6 cm. They are extremely small, thin, fleshy, opposite, light green, densely grown on the stems and vines. The leaf surface is smooth and shiny, the leaf ends are lightly serrated, and the leaves are crystal clear and emerald green. The stems of the exquisite cold water flower are creeping, making it a good hanging bowl plant. It is a foliage plant that is easy to care for and has few pests and diseases.
Note: Do not let strong light shine directly. It is best to place it in a place with moderate shade. It likes an environment with high air humidity. If the weather is dry, you can spray water on the leaves. , to increase air humidity.
3. String of money vines
The meaning of string of money vines is "attracting wealth and treasures." It is native to Australia and is also called button vine, button jade vine, and million hearts. It belongs to the category of radish_ It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Echinacea. The leaves are bright green with a hint of silvery gray, and the plant is vine-like. It can grow climbing or hanging down. It blooms yellow or white flowers in spring.
Notes. : The leaves of the money vine are green all year round. It likes moisture and a semi-shady environment. It is drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant. The suitable growth temperature is 20℃~30℃. The cultivation substrate is generally made of materials with good ventilation. You can add an appropriate amount of snake wood chips. Perlite is mixed with nutrient soil.
4. Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis belongs to the genus Phalaenopsis of the Orchidaceae family. Phalaenopsis can make the house full of life from the outside to the inside. "This name has a connotation that many people don't know. The scientific name of Phalaenopsis means "butterfly-like orchid" in Greek. It is native to subtropical rainforest areas and is an epiphytic orchid. The white and thick aerial roots of Phalaenopsis are exposed. Around the leaves, in addition to absorbing nutrients from the air, there are also growth and photosynthesis. In the new spring, Phalaenopsis plants pull out long flower stalks from the leaf axils and bloom flowers that look like flying butterflies. Favored by fans, it is known as the "Queen of Orchids". It is distributed in Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
Note: Phalaenopsis can protect itself from low humidity due to its physiological structure. However, in too humid environment, high temperature and high humidity are often accompanied by diseases. The optimal relative humidity range is 60% to 80%RH.
5. Spathiphyllum
p>Spathiphyllum, alias: white palm, bract lily, smooth sailing. It gives people the beauty of "purity, calmness, peace and tranquility", and is regarded as the "flower of innocence". Folks believe that smooth sailing has an auspicious meaning. Spathiphyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Araceae. It has green leaves and white spathes. It is very fresh and elegant. It is an important ornamental flower in the world. An expert in indoor exhaust gas, it is effective in dealing with ammonia, acetone, benzene and formaldehyde.
It began to be used as potted ornamental plants in the early 20th century, and became very popular in Europe in the 1980s. Spathiphyllum is regarded as the "flower of innocence" and has the meaning of purity, calmness, peace and tranquility.
Note: Spathiphyllum prefers high temperature, humidity and semi-shady environment. Spathiphyllum leaves are larger and more sensitive to humidity. When the summer is hot and the autumn is dry, spray more water to ensure that the air humidity is above 50%, which is beneficial to leaf growth. When the temperature is high and dry, the leaves tend to curl, become smaller, wither and fall off, and the flowering period is shortened. Spathiphyllum is afraid of strong light exposure and needs 60% to 70% shade in summer. However, if the light is insufficient for a long time, it will not bloom easily. The best soil is fertile and humus-rich loam. It likes high temperature, humidity and semi-shady environment.
6. Winter coral
Winter coral, now known as coral bean and also known as Jiqingguoji, represents happiness and good luck. The fruit hangs for a long time, which also symbolizes health and longevity. It is an upright small shrub with many branches forming clusters. It is cultivated as a 1-2 year old. Plant height 30-60 cm. The leaves are alternate, narrowly oblong to oblanceolate. Blooms in summer and autumn, the flowers are small, white, axillary. Berries, dark orange-red, spherical, 1-1.5 cm in diameter. After flowering, it bears fruit and does not fall for a long time. It can be kept on the branches until after the Spring Festival.
Note: Winter coral likes sunshine, warmth, and is resistant to high temperatures. There is no sunburn above 35°C. It is not intolerant to shade, cold, or drought, and is afraid of rain and waterlogging in hot summers. The soil requirements are not strict, but it grows vigorously on fertile, loose and well-drained slightly acidic or neutral soil. Strong germination. Not cold tolerant, northern potted plants need to be placed in a greenhouse to overwinter.
7. Triangular Arrow
Triangular Arrow belongs to the Cactaceae family and is an epiphytic climbing succulent plant. Multi-branched, triangular prism-shaped, with wide and thin edges and wavy edges; there are aerial roots on the stems, which are often used to attach to trees or walls; they are also called the Sky Ruler, Overlord Flower, and Triangular Pillar, and are epiphytic and climbing. The pulp plant is native to Mexico and the West Indies. It is cultivated in many other tropical and subtropical areas, and is also found in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and other places in China.
Note: There are sharp thorns on the fleshy stems. In addition, the white latex in the stems is toxic and cannot enter the eyes. Therefore, in home cultivation, the juice is toxic and cannot enter the eyes. Therefore, in home cultivation, children and children should be avoided. The old man was stabbed and poisoned. For the house between the newly renovated home and the office building, the keel is also a good air purifier. Place it on the balcony or at the door to ward off evil spirits. If you encounter a sharp angle and attack, if you are facing the sky to kill the evil, the white tiger will move the earth.
8. Daffodil
Daffodil is also known as narcissus, trumpet narcissus, etc., and is a perennial herb of the Amaryllidaceae family. The bulb is spherical; the leaves are upright and upward, broadly linear and blunt-headed. The flower stem is about 30 cm high, with flowers on the top; it is spathe-shaped; the perianth tube is obconical, and the perianth lobes are oblong and light yellow; the secondary corolla is slightly shorter than the perianth or nearly as long. During the flowering season in spring, use it to decorate windowsills, balconies and guest rooms, making it look particularly delicate and elegant.
Note: Daffodils are not sensitive to light. In addition to sufficient sunlight during the leaf growth period, semi-shade is best during the flowering period. There is insufficient light for a long time during the growth period, and the leaves are elongated, soft and drooping, but this has little effect on flowering. The soil is preferably fertile, loose, well-drained, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline sandy loam rich in humus.
2. Taboo plants in the entrance hall
Thorny plants represent great evil, so thorny plants such as cacti, roses, rhododendrons, etc. cannot be placed in the entrance hall to avoid damaging the feng shui there. Entrance plants must remain evergreen. If they are yellow, they must be replaced as soon as possible to indicate good luck. If they are contaminated, they must be cleaned carefully. The flowers for decoration should be white, and white flowers from photos or decorative paintings are also acceptable.
It is best not to plant ferns and kudzu plants, because such plants are particularly easy to reproduce and will bloom luxuriantly. Once they grow up, they will attract pests, diseases, mosquitoes and other disturbances, making the experience less pleasant. good.
3. Feng Shui principles for placing plants in the entrance hall
1. Select plant types
Plants placed in the entrance hall should have more round stems and leaves. Avoid using needles, sharp corners, creeping vines or thorny plants, otherwise it will affect the happy atmosphere of the family, leading to frequent verbal disputes in the family, which is detrimental to family harmony, and will also affect the emotional fortune of unmarried people in the family. Generally, Broad-leaf plants should be placed at the entrance.
2. Number of plants placed in the entrance hall
When placing plants in the entrance hall, small and medium-sized potted plants are generally chosen. At the same time, care should be taken to avoid placing too many plants in the entrance hall, otherwise it will It feels cluttered.
Placing too many plants will also affect the airflow of the entrance, making the Yin Qi in the entrance heavier, causing Yin to flourish and Yang to decline. At the same time, be careful not to place plants that are too large or too tall in the entrance area.
3. Plant color effect
The plants placed at the entrance should follow the uniform color and avoid placing plants of multiple colors at the same time, otherwise it will cause the entrance to be cluttered. Green plants placed in the entrance look full of vitality, red flowers can make family members clear-headed and in a good mood, pink flowers are good for love, and yellow flowers are good for the family's wealth.