Which flowers are not suitable for growing on balconies
Let's talk about which flowers are not suitable for growing on balconies and discuss the related topics of ornamental plants that are not suitable for planting on balconies, including four categories. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
Feng Shui culture, as an important part of traditional Chinese culture, affects all aspects of people's lives. Ancient people paid great attention to Feng Shui, for example, when building houses, bridges, courtyards, and roads, they would pay attention to the Feng Shui layout. Even in caring for various flowers and plants at home, there are many taboos in Feng Shui. For instance, the old saying "a big tree pressing on the door, no one in the backyard" refers to the fact that tall trees should not be planted in front of the door. If the trees in front of the house are too tall, they will block sunlight from entering the house, causing poor lighting and ventilation, leading to chaotic aura and a decline in the fortune of the house owner.
Later on, the flowers and plants grown on the balconies also had certain taboos in Feng Shui, and over time, some sayings were passed down. I wonder if flower enthusiasts have heard of a saying: "Four flowers on the balcony, the family is poor and hard to get rich." This means that there are four types of flowers on the balcony that can affect the fortune of the whole family. So, which four flowers are they? Let's find out together~
1. Plants that are too tall
At some point, the saying "big leaves attract wealth" became popular among flower enthusiasts. Many flower lovers like to keep large plants with broad and huge leaves at home. Large ornamental plants with large leaves look especially domineering, and their green and lush leaves radiate vitality, giving people a vibrant feeling.
However, when choosing large-leaf ornamental plants, we must pay attention to the height of the species and plant shape. Plants that are too tall, such as banyan trees, rubber trees, and ivy, even if they are not tall when purchased, will gradually grow taller as time goes by, and the branches or vines will also grow. Placed on the balcony, they will block sunlight, affect ventilation, and cause poor indoor lighting, making the room dark, cold, and damp, giving a gloomy feeling. Living in such a room for a long time can make people feel oppressed and affect the mental health of the family.
Which flowers are not suitable for growing on balconies
Nowadays, land prices in cities are extremely high, and it can be said that every inch of land is precious. Many families can only live in small rooms, and the space on the balcony is also very limited. This type of small or mini-sized house should pay more attention to lighting and avoid planting too tall green plants, so that the precious sunlight is wasted.
2. Withered plants
Even experienced old flower enthusiasts can make mistakes in maintenance or choose the wrong species. After a period of care, the leaves of the plants may turn yellow and wither in a large area, or even the roots rot and the whole plant withers and dies. When the plants wither in a large area, the withered branches and leaves often become a breeding ground for bacteria. If left on the balcony, it can easily cause a large number of bacteria to multiply, which is harmful to the health of the family.
Moreover, we keep flowers and plants mainly for appreciation. Beautiful and healthy plants make the space vibrant and improve people's mood. On the contrary, withered and declining plants lack vitality and can even destroy the aura of the home, causing a decline in fortune. Therefore, if there are large areas of withered plants in the home that cannot be kept alive, it is better to throw them away as soon as possible.
3. Unlucky fruit trees
Many people like to grow fruit trees on their balconies, but from the perspective of Feng Shui, many fruit trees are not suitable for planting on balconies.
For example, there is a saying among the people: " apricot trees bring misfortune." This means that it is not suitable to plant apricot trees at home. The better the apricot trees grow, the more likely they are to have an adverse effect on the Feng Shui of the home. Also, mulberry trees, which are easy to plant and grow vigorously, can produce delicious mulberries, but they are not suitable for planting in the house. Ancient people believed that "mulberry" is homophonic with "loss," so planting mulberry trees in the house means there is "loss" in the family, which is very unlucky. If you want to plant fruit trees on the balcony, it is recommended to grow auspicious tree species such as kumquat, pomegranate, and ginkgo.