8 indoor plants that are said to bring bad luck, negative energy in your home

Having plants in your home is one surefire way to make your home more eco-friendly and have a touch of nature. Aside from making your home more mesmerising with the magic of greenery, indoor plants can also play a role in attracting good vibes and fortune as per Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra. However, not all plants are good for inviting positive energy to your boudoir. As per Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra, some plants can disrupt the flow of energy in your home and may lead to more discords or conflicts. Here are some some plants you should never have in your living space.

Ivy

While ivies have a sort of delicate elegance to them, they can indeed be unlucky as indoor plants as per Feng Shui. According to Architectural Digest, it’s tendency to cling, climb over other plants, symbolise entrapment and lack of balance and stability.

Plants With Wilted/Yellowing Leaves

Plants with yellowing leaves are thought to be a symptom of poor health and decay and are therefore thought to bring negativity.

Bonsai

In Japan, bonsai refers to a type of gardening where miniature plants are grown in containers. These are supposed to represent a miniature of nature. According to Homes247 blog, Feng Shui considers bonsai plants unlucky and thought to delay your career. They are also considered to disrupt your daily routine. So it’s best not to keep them indoors.

Cactus

While they have an intimidating beauty about them, cacti is considered unfortunate as per Feng Shui as their spikes are said to exude a brutal, antagonistic vibe. According to Architectural Digest, cactus can create strifes at home.

Crown Of Thorns

Although this plant has a magnificent reddish pink blossoms, crown of thorns is considered an unfortunate plant as per Feng Shui philosophy. This plant, due to its sharp thorns can attract negative energy, cause emotional unrest in your home.

Tamarind

A popular ingredient to add in curries, tamarind is a part and parcel of Indian kitchens. However, keeping in indoors can be unlucky as per Homes247. Citing Vaastu Shastra, the blog explains that this plant is said to house evil spirits.

Snake Plants

According to Feng Shui, this plant’s blade-like leaves radiate ‘sha chi’ or negative energy. This can create negative ripples in your personal relationships and create more discord and arguments.

Mehndi

Citing Vaastu Shastra, Architectural Digest says mehndi (henna) tree is associate with sorrow or death so not considered an appropriate choice as an indoor plant.

While Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra do’s and don’ts may sound a bit too mystical and abstract, these ancient philosophies are a great way to protect your home from potentially disruptive energies.