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purifying plants Plants improve feng shui because they bring vibrant energy into a space—as long as they are kept healthy, placed in a beneficial location and are in visually pleasing pots. Let them do what they do best: clear the air and fill it with oxygen. Good chi! Here are the top 10 airpurifying plants, as identified by NASA research in the 1980s. 1. Areca palm 2. Lady palm 3. Bamboo palm 4. Rubber plant 5. “Janet Craig” dracaena 6. “English” ivy 7. Dwarf date palm 8. Ficus alii 9. “Boston” fern 10. Peace lily
WOOD Wood harnesses the power of creativity while representing traits such as growth, birth, strength, flexibility and intuition. fire Fire increases enthusiasm and leadership skills.
Water earth Earth affects physical strength and order while Water’s domain encompasses spirituality and emotions. generating an overall feeling of grounding, If you find yourself using a specific room balance and stability. less than others or avoiding it altogether, the elemental balance may need some adjusting. metal Be on the lookout for rooms consisting of Metal affects mental clarity and logic. only one or two elements. By adding objects that represent those missing elements, you’ll be well on your way to creating a balanced and inviting space.
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