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Ficus Benjamin
Any ficus is good, they are sure in Asian countries, where these unpretentious beauties come from. But Benjamin’s ficus is especially appreciated. In China, for example, to receive Benjamin’s ficus as a gift is to immediately acquire a good friend, because it is believed that the person who gave this plant sincerely wishes the owner long years, good luck and prosperity.
Spathiphyllum, or flower “women’s happiness”
This flower, as people believe, is a real litmus test in relationships: if the spathiphyllum begins to fade, then harmony has left the relationship. On the contrary, if it blooms and grows rapidly, then everything is fine in the family. In general, this flower improves relationships, gives its owners good luck, prosperity and happiness.
It is believed that spaatiphyllum helps to arrange a personal life for single women. Therefore, he was nicknamed “female happiness”, they say, it is worth settling this plant at home or in the office, as soon as luck will come to life in all respects. Well, and most importantly – if a spathiphyllum is wound up in the house, then the long-awaited baby will soon appear. It is believed that this flower helps even those women who are already desperate to become a mother.
Violets
These plants are recommended to those who have a restless soul. Delicate violets give confidence and peace, especially white ones. In general, violets are recommended to be brought into a house where quarrels often occur, because this is a flower of peace. And also – a symbol of fidelity, so a woman who wants to keep her husband’s love can grow a violet on the windowsill to be sure of her soulmate.
Anthurium, or flower “male happiness”
Like female happiness, this flower also brings good luck. But for men. It is believed that it enhances male power, so this flower is highly recommended to keep in the bedroom. Moreover, there is evidence that its glossy leaves purify the air (1).
It is believed that if you give this plant to a lonely man, he will soon find his soul mate. And for family people, anthurium brings harmony in relationships, happiness and success in all endeavors that are conceived together.
Zamioculcas, or dollar tree
This native of tropical Africa with beautiful oblong leaves brings good luck, prosperity and wealth to its owners. It is recommended to put it in offices, especially in the offices of financial directors. This plant not only effectively cleans the air, but also captures harmful radiation from the computer (2). That is, it really improves the atmosphere. And where there is health, there is luck and well-being.
Popular questions and answers
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Sources of
1. Khitrova E.A., Frolov K.V. Ecological aspects of modern interior gardening (review) // Bulletin of the Omsk State Agrarian University, 2011 https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/ekologicheskie-aspekty-sovremennogo-ozeleneniya-interiera-obzor
2. Balashova E.V. Organization of the spatial environment: phytodesign in the library // Uchenye zapiski (Altai State Academy of Culture and Arts), 2018 https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/organizatsiya-prostranstvennoy-sredy-fitodizayn-v-biblioteke