It’s not just people who have energy. Plants do too! Thank goodness for that, because as science tells us plants really can make a big difference in your home and life overall – especially feng shui principles of observing how things are placed to enhance or diminish an area’s “energy flow.”

A study sponsored by NASA suggests that plants purify the indoor air of toxins like formaldehyde.

Here’s a list of ten awesome houseplants you should get for your home, so make sure to check them out!

1. Peace Lily

The Peace Lily is a plant that will bring good vibes into your home. It’s used for purifying and neutralizing harmful gases, so it thrives in dark shade areas like bedrooms or offices.

2. Palm

The impressive size of palm trees makes them great room dividers. With their ability to remove xylene and formaldehyde from the air inside your home, these plants are a must for any home!

3. Rosemary

Rosemary is not just for culinary purposes – it boasts an array of health benefits! The herb has been proven to improve memory, treat insomnia and lift people’s spirits.

4. Orchid

Orchids are one of the most beautiful flowers. They release oxygen during the night, so they will be beneficial in a bedroom or room where you sleep to provide us with more pleasant smells and boosts our moods by taking just a quick sniff if we have an orchid next to us while sleeping!

5. Lucky Bamboo

The Lucky Bamboo plant, with its long history of being a symbol for good fortune and prosperity in Asian cultures like China or Japan is an amazing starter plant because it doesn’t require much sunlight. We advise you to add 1 inch fresh water every week so they don’t dry out too quickly!

6. Jade 

Known as the “Money Tree,” this plant brings wealth and prosperity to your household. It makes for an awesome houseplant because it requires almost no watering!

7. Ficus

Ficus trees are great at purifying the air! They filter out formaldehyde, benzene and ammonia to make it safe for humans.

8. African Violet

African Violets are a symbol of wealth and prosperity. They’re also kind enough to keep your house clean with their cute little flowery petals!

9. English Ivy

English Ivy is helpful for removing formaldehyde found in carpet and paint! You should prune it regularly to keep the plant healthy.

10. Citrus trees

Citrus plants are a feng shui addition to the kitchen as fruit-bearing plants symbolize abundance and health.

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