Whether it's a succulent on your work desk or a full-blown indoor jungle situation, plants (especially indoor plants), can instantly perk up your space and add life and freshness. We were reading up on Vastu Sastra (the Indian science of architecture if you are new to this) and there's a lot of focus on having, and growing plants at home. According to Vastu, certain plants supposedly bring about calmness, a positive aura, good fortune, and healthier living. If this perks your interest, then you'd be glad to know that we've made it easier for you by picking eleven must-have Vastu plants (yes, we are calling them that) for your home. And hey, whether you buy into Vastu or not, at the end of the day, you are someone who needs good plants in their life.
11 Vastu Plants That Can Bring Joy, Good Energy, Money, And Peace
Lucky Bamboo Plant
The lucky bamboo plant (Dracaena braunii), that you often see at garden & decor stores along with Buddha statues, is apparently and mostly known for bringing positive energy, luck, and wealth to the space. The miniature ones work as a desktop option or you could go with the ones that tend to grow taller.
Vastu Tip: Have it placed in the southeast or east corner of your house.
Money Plant
Probably one of the most popular Vastu plants, the money plant (Epipremnum aureum) is known for bringing wealth. You can place the plant on your balcony or indoors like the bedroom as it's a good air-purifying plant.
Vastu Tip: Have it placed in the southeast or east corners of your house. North if you are keeping it on the balcony.
Snake Plant
Another popular indoor plant amongst Indian homes is the snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata). Also known as mother-in-law's tongue, the plant is known for increased oxygen flow, which means a healthier lifestyle.
Vastu Tip: Place this plant in the east corner of your house and make sure the corner is not crowded by other plants.
Rubber Plant
The rubber plant (ficus elastica) is a popular indoor plant that often makes to the list of indoor plants that are easy to maintain. Apparently, it's known to bring in wealth and prosperity. It makes for a great entranceway and doorway plant as well.
Vastu Tip: Place this plant in any southeast part of your house.
Jade
One of our favourite plants, Jade in Vastu is known for bringing lots of good luck and positive energy and vibes all around. The plant makes for an excellent housewarming gift as well.
Vastu Tip: The best spot for keeping jade plants is in the southeast direction and especially at the entrances. Avoid having this in your bedroom.
Peace Lily
Peace Lily is a pretty plant and like its name, in Vastu, it's known to bring peace, calmness, and ward off any negative energy at home. You can have a lot of these dotting your space—indoors, outdoors, on the balcony, entryways et al.
Vastu Tip: You can place this plant anywhere in the house.
Peony
A flowering plant that while might be a bit cumbersome to take care of at first, once it blooms your house will have so much colour and freshness to it. In Vastu, the plant is known for fostering good relationships and attitudes. It's often associated with bringing love as well.
Vastu Tip: Keep the plant in the southwest corner of your home.
Tulsi Plant
Tulsi is considered as a sacred plant in Hinduism as it helps to get rid of negative energy, bring positive aura and fosters a loving and peaceful environment. According to Vastu Shashtra, the plant brings prosperity, wellness and togetherness. It is kept outside as compared to other Vastu plants, it requires a lot of sunlight.
Vastu Tip: keep the plant outside and should face the north or northeast direction.
Lavender Plant
Lavender is known to for its beautiful colour and its scent is pretty well-known for having relaxing and healing properties. In Vastu, the plant is known for bringing good luck, happiness, and health. It also makes for a beautiful decor pieces as well.
Vastu Tip: keep the plan in north, east or northeast direction in any corner of your home.
Areca Palm
Areca Palm is a common indoor plant that is known for purifying air but it is also highly regarded in the Vastu Shastra. it is believed that the plant brings positive energy and good luck. In addition to it, the plant requires little care and can do just fine in any sort of light conditions.
Vastu Tip: keep the plan in east, southeast, south or north direction of your home.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is known for its medicinal properties but did you know about its Vastu properties too? According to Vastu, the plant is known to purify negative energies, it also brings health prosperities and cleans your environment of any lingering negative energy.
Vastu Tip: keep the plant in the east or north direction of the house.
