Why can't banyan trees be planted at home?
A small piece of life knowledge, introducing why banyan trees cannot be planted at home and whether it is good to plant banyan trees from a风水 (feng shui) perspective. There is a saying in many places that banyan trees are not compatible with people, meaning that planting them at home can affect feng shui and bring bad luck.
1. Insufficient space at home is not suitable for raising banyan trees
Banyan trees are very tall, usually growing to about 15-25 meters. Their canopy is also large, occupying a lot of space, making them suitable for planting in open areas to provide shade. Planting banyan trees at home limits their growth and can block sunlight, making the home relatively dark.
2. The extensive root system of banyan trees should not be too close to housing
The root system of banyan trees is very developed, and even reinforced concrete slabs can be split open by the roots of banyan trees. Therefore, it is not suitable to plant banyan trees in courtyards. If they are too close to houses, they can easily affect the foundation. Their aerial roots can also attach to walls, penetrate into crevices, and damage the structure.
3. Planting banyan trees at home can affect feng shui
Banyan trees sound like the word '容' (rong), which means 'tolerate' or 'fit'. Superstition says that banyan trees are not compatible with people. Planting banyan trees at home can lead to an unstable life for the family and affect health, causing a series of disasters and illnesses.
The above is a complete introduction to whether it is good to plant banyan trees from a feng shui perspective and why banyan trees cannot be planted at home. I hope it can be of help to you. Don't forget to check out more experience and common sense!