Plants and Trees to Keep in Your House for ProsperityPlants and trees add an element of beauty to a home and also help cleanse the air. However, an effort needs to be put into choosing the right sort of plants. If they don’t comply with the principles of Vastu and are placed in the wrong direction, it could have an adverse impact on the inhabitants of the house. According to Vastu Shastra, plants which are thorny and milking should be avoided as they are inauspicious. Peepal and Banyan tree are sacred and they must be placed in the temple and not at home.  astroYogi provides a few pointers that you can keep in mind when it comes to selecting the kind of plants for your place: 

Basil plant

Basil (Tulsi) is a plant which is highly revered.  It must be kept in the North, East or North-

east direction.

Bamboo

Bamboo is an indicator of luck and peace. It brings fame and wealth.  However, these days

dwarf, potted bamboo is an easily available option but it is criticized by some Vastu experts

as they feel it goes against nature.

Money plant

Money plant should be placed in either the north or the east direction. It is considered very

lucky and there is a belief that money plant leads to a rise in the wealth as well as income.

Coconut and Ashoka tree

Coconut and Ashok trees should be placed in the courtyard of the house. It is believed that

the Ashoka tree helps remove sufferings and grief and brings joy.

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Banana tree

Banana tree should be there in the Ishan Kon (Northeast) direction of the house.  It signifies

good health and mental peace. Banana tree is considered very sacred and is even

worshipped.  On Thursdays, people worship banana tree along with praying to Lord Vishnu.

Neem tree

The presence of Neem tree in a house generates positivity and Neem also has medicinal

properties. It is considered auspicious as per Vastu. Neem tree should be placed in the

Vayavya Kon (Northwest) corner.

Lastly, if we talk about the kind of plants that are suitable to grow in a kitchen then Mint,

Green chilli and Coriander plants can come under this category. These small plants have

health benefits and are useful as per Vastu standards.