Vastu Tips: 8 Plants That You Must Avoid in Your Home

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Everything on this planet is here for a reason, but that does not mean everything is good for us. Just like we human beings inhale oxygen for survival, that does not mean carbon dioxide is less important. Similarly, just like every gas and every liquid is not good for our health, every plant is not good for our health and prosperity if grown close to our living space. 

Banyan (Bargad) and Peepal (Ashwatha) are sacred trees as per Hindu beliefs. They give us oxygen in abundance, provide shelter, and, most importantly, we Hindus have been worshipping them for ‌ages. Although, unfortunately, Banyan trees are unsuitable for planting in home gardens due to their size and the risk they pose to nearby structures, their extensive root systems can cause significant damage, including breaking through walls. Banyan and peepal are not the only trees that you should not plant in your home garden. One must avoid planting many other plants or trees within the campus walls. 

Plants and Vastu Shastra

Many plants that make your garden look beautiful are not always good for your prosperity. Certain plants are good for the environment and may keep the air clean, but they may not be as good as Vastu Shastra. 

Here, we will find out about the seven such plants, which are very beautiful but bring bad luck to the house. Vastu science is the study of building a house that brings prosperity, success and happiness to the lives of the residents by creating a harmonious balance in the surroundings. Similarly, it is important to grow plants in your house that should not affect your life adversely. 

Here, we will discuss about 8 types of trees or plants that you should avoid planting in your home garden or keeping indoors. These plants may cause obstructions to your prosperity, affect your health and even invite evil spirits into your surroundings. 

8 Types of Plants That You Must Not Plant in Your Home 

1. Plants with Thorns

Prickly plants or plants with thorns should never be kept at home or in an office. Avoid keeping cacti or other attractive-looking thorny plants, except for roses.

2. Bonsai Plant 

There is an increasing trend of keeping bonsai plants in the houses, but as per the Vastu Shatra, you should avoid bonsais as they create obstructions in the progress of the family members. 

3. Plants with Red Flowers

It is also believed that plants with red flowers are not good inside the house. However, you can plant them in an open space or open home garden.

4. Mehndi Trees

Mehndi is used by women to apply to their hands and hair. So many people plant mehendi trees for such use. Although this tree has many beneficial properties, it is not considered auspicious for the house, as per the Vastu Shastra.

5. Dry Plants

Dead, withered, or dry plants should also never be kept in the house. They obstruct luck. At the same time, people often leave ‌bouquets decorated at home, whose flowers dry up. These are also considered to be inauspicious.

6. Tamarind Plant

The tamarind trees, though they look very beautiful and provide a good shadow, are believed not to be good for the prosperity of the house. Hence, it should be avoided in the home garden. According to the belief, evil spirits reside in the tamarind tree. Therefore, do not build or buy a house near tamarind trees.

7. Potted-Plants In North

These days, there is trend of hanging pots everywhere to beautify home. Mostly due to a lack of space, too. However, you must avoid planting potted plants on the north and east walls of the house. These can obstruct the flow of positive energy from the northern and eastern sides and are not considered auspicious.

8. Avoid Milk Plants

Plants that ooze milk when their branches are broken should be avoided in your home garden. According to Vastu, such plants bring bad luck to the home and may even have a bad effect on health. 

We all know that plants and trees purify the environment around us and give us oxygen, shelter and shadow. Trees also keep the surroundings cool during the summer. Additionally, with greenery around, it always feels fresh and energised. People who love plants, flowers and greenery make a garden in their house, no matter how small a space they have. Many people have space on their terrace and they use it for gardening. Many people with an independent house and a lot of space make a garden in front of the house, while many people make a garden on their small balcony or terrace. Planting trees not only attracts positive energy but also maintains peace and harmony in the house. But planting any tree in the house can be harmful to you. This is the reason why it is essential to understand and plant trees that are beneficial for the home, as per Vastu principles. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: On which side of the house can you plan a Tulsi?

A: Plant a tulsi either on the east or northeast corner of your house.

Q: Why are plants important in Vastu Shastra?

A: Plants give us oxygen and keep the environment clean and protected. They not only keep the air clean; they also protect the soil from erosion. They also provide us with shelter from the harsh rays of the sun. However, as per ‌‌Vastu Shastra, not every plant is good for every place. While some plants bring prosperity, luck, fortune, success, creating a harmonious balance in your surroundings, and happiness, others may do just the opposite. You can consult Vastu experts if you need personalised advice on what to plant in your home garden.

Q: Which plants are not good, as per Vastu?

A: Plants with thorns, tamarind plants, mehendi plants, tall and huge trees, bonsais, milky plants, and dry plants are not believed to be good for home gardens, as per the Vastu Shastra.

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