Ficus in the house means positive energy and clean air.
Ficus is a beautiful plant that can be found in almost every home of indoor flower lovers. In addition, such a plant takes root well not only in residential apartments and houses, but also in offices.
- Ficus has more than a thousand varieties. They are all very beautiful, sophisticated and graceful.
- If you decide to have this flower at home or at work, the choice will not be easy.
- People who grow indoor plants at home love ficus for its unpretentiousness.
- But all green crops carry a certain energy - good or bad. Therefore, many people argue that it is impossible to keep ficus at home. In this article you will find answers to questions about the benefits of this flower. You will also find out what it symbolizes and why many ordinary people and even botanists claim that it is not recommended to grow ficus at home.
What does the flower symbolize?
Various signs and superstitions are associated with the ficus flower. This is partly due to the fact that ficus is considered a common indoor flower. However, many flower growers only superficially know about the signs and superstitions that are associated with it.
According to well-known signs and superstitions, not every plant can be kept at home. Especially if there are children in the family. Some couples carefully study superstitions or omens before planning a pregnancy. Beliefs also apply to ficus.
Important! Ficus benjamina is grown in homes and public places.
Under natural conditions, the tree reaches a height of several meters and survives drought and rain. During drought, the ficus sheds its leaves to reduce its need for moisture.
Bad influence
We have already found out that in the East, the plant is viewed positively. But representatives of Slavic nationalities perceive it with caution. Our ancestors believed that a houseplant gives rise to a craving for gossip in a person, he becomes envious and often sorts out relationships with loved ones. If you trust Slavic signs, it means preparing for the fact that there will never be love and mutual understanding in the house!
Another guess says that ficus is a muzhigon; it drives potential suitors and husbands out of a woman’s house. The plant prevents a woman from having a serious relationship and spoils the character of the men living in the same house with her. The man becomes rude, nervous, irritable. This is the main reason why even modern women wonder whether this plant is needed in their home.
There are other beliefs:
- If you decide to give your flower, you will lose the well-being in your home.
- If a married woman decides to throw out a ficus tree, then she may soon lose her husband or permanent sexual partner.
- The owners in whose house the flower has dried up will face problems and difficulties.
Ficus at home: good or bad
Since the tree has been grown for many years, there are many signs and superstitions associated with it. Experts have proven the positive effect of the plant on health. A small tree purifies the air, acting as a kind of filter.
The Benjamin variety helps eliminate germs, negative particles in the air and saturate it with oxygen. The flower can be grown in residential areas of large cities.
What ficus brings to the house
Initially, the Slavic peoples did not give preference to the beautiful plant. It was believed that ficus awakens negative emotions in a person. The tree was a sign of gossip and envy.
The influence of other countries contributed to the change in signs and superstitions. Currently, it is believed that the plant brings goodness and happiness and strengthens the family. A small tree improves the energy of a house or apartment.
Is it possible to keep a ficus at home for an unmarried girl?
Ficus Benjamin, located in the house, according to superstition, scared men away from girls. An unfavorable omen warned that the girl growing the tree would not marry.
It is noteworthy that ficus, for example, Benjamin, had a negative effect on men. Given common superstitions, people were reluctant to grow the tree.
Who and why should not keep ficus at home?
In addition to signs and superstitions, it is necessary to take into account individual allergic reactions that are caused by the presence of milky juice. If you have severe allergies, keeping ficus at home is not recommended. Ignoring severe allergic reactions can lead to asthma.
Attention! Allergies are manifested by fever and deterioration of general condition.
Magical properties of the plant
In some countries (China, Thailand), ficus benjamina is considered a sacred plant. The owner of a beautiful flower will experience happiness and good luck. It is a source of comfort and a pleasant atmosphere. In addition, a beautiful tree can cleanse a person’s home of negative emotions.
Ficus benjamina is often purchased for the purpose of adding to the family. Signs and superstitions for the home associated with the ficus say that for successful conception you can even borrow a ficus. However, the sign is valid only if the plant is well cared for. To conceive, you need to treat the tree like a child.
Scindaptus
This plant is similar in appearance to the previous one. The same thick “varnished” leaves with sharp tips. Curly branches coming from one root. It's a kind of vine. It is believed that this southern plant also secretes poison. It is not recommended to handle it with bare hands. By analyzing what muzhegon flowers look like, we can already draw certain conclusions about their characteristic features. These plants look like vines and have thick, smooth leaves. Therefore, there is no need to remember complex names. The characteristics are enough to make you wary of the next candidate for living in your apartment. Take a closer look at the leaves.
Varieties of ficus: photos, names and signs
The plant is a member of the Mulberry family and is also known as the “crying tree.” Ficus includes many varieties. Experts count about 900 plant species. A significant part of ficus trees grow in the subtropics and tropics. The following varieties are grown at home:
- rubbery;
- Robusta;
- Melanie;
- Kinky.
Important! The most common type is Ficus Benjamin, which is given special importance in the home.
Signs and superstitions about Ficus Benjamin
It is believed that it was the leaves of the ficus Benjamin that Adam and Eve covered themselves with after their expulsion by God from the Garden of Eden. Thus, superstitions and signs about ficus Benjamin (variety “Natasha”) also developed as a result of various historical events.
Ficus benjamina is more often grown at home. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 20 m (in the wild). Beautiful green leaves have a smooth surface.
Popular varieties of Ficus Benjamin include:
- exotic;
- goldenking;
- starlight;
- Natasha.
Signs and superstitions about Ficus Benjamin are related to whether the tree can be grown at home. The health benefits of the plant are also significant.
Signs and superstitions about rubber ficus
People's opinions about this variety are divided. Some signs say that the rubbery species brings happiness. While according to other superstitions it is not recommended to grow a flower at home or in an apartment.
There is a sign that the rubber-bearing variety can be called muzhegon. Thus, men do not live long in a house where this flower grows. If it is given as a gift for a wedding celebration, the marriage will not last long. It is undesirable not only for married couples, but also for single girls to keep the rubber variety in the house. The flower will scare away potential suitors.
According to some superstitions, the rubber-bearing species attracts money. It should be started by people who urgently need to resolve a money issue. For the omen to come true, the tree is placed in the office or on the table. This localization helps increase income and career growth.
You can place the rubber variety in the kitchen to attract wealth and prosperity. An unpretentious flower helps to get pregnant and bear a child, as well as facilitate childbirth.
Signs and superstitions about ficus Robusta
Ficus elastica, for example Robusta, is considered common because of its beautiful appearance and good omens. The plant differs from Ficus Benjamin in its large, dense leaves of a dark green color. Due to the large leaves, the flower looks quite impressive. That is why it can often be found in apartments and office buildings.
Leaves absorb bad energy like a sponge. Experts say that the flower not only purifies the air, but is also beneficial for the gastrointestinal tract. This arrangement helps to accumulate positive energy. The atmosphere in the apartment and house becomes calm.
Attention! In order to achieve good omens, the pot should be placed so that the leaves are turned to the west.
Signs and superstitions about ficus Melanie
This is a relatively new variety that grows in a compact bush. The plant is recommended for inexperienced gardeners because of its unpretentiousness. The disadvantages of the variety include the almost complete absence of flowering at home. To eliminate fatigue, the potty is placed near the desktop. To attract guests, the Melanie variety is placed in the corridor.
The Melanie variety restores the harmony of intimate relationships when localized in the bedroom. It should be taken into account that it is not advisable to place the tree in the center of the room.
Signs and superstitions about the ficus Kinki
This is a dwarf form of the famous Ficus Benjamin. The height is up to 40 cm. Small narrow leaves are colored light green. Caring for the flower is simple. You can easily form a bush from it.
Attention! The Kinki variety does not like permutations.
The Kinki variety is considered an excellent gift. The flower has the power to ward off evil forces from its owner. It is recommended to place the tree in the bedroom when planning pregnancy.
Who can I give a flower to?
A Benjamin ficus as a gift is the best option for purchasing a tree. If it is given by good friends, it will bring luck and good fortune into life. Popular superstitions say that it is very good to give a ficus tree when it blooms. In general, flowering indicates the fulfillment of hopes and wishes, increasing prosperity.
The Benjamin variety can be given to everyone without exception. The tree often becomes a gift for married couples dreaming of adding to their family.
Important! The plant will be able to reveal its potential only with proper care and proper care.
Eschynanthus
If you really understand what muzhigon flowers look like, then this plant cannot be ignored. It is magnificent (see photo below). And, what’s important, it’s easy to care for. Aeschynanthus has thick, fleshy leaves and beautiful flowers. Many plants accused of interfering with a person's privacy have similar characteristics. Most likely, they are suspected in vain. Botanists believe that it's all about the poisonous juice. It burns the fingers of its unwary owner. So he suspects the plant of all sorts of nonsense. No matter how you think about it, Aeschynanthus stands in the ranks of muzhegons. It is not recommended to grow it at home. Better admire it in the office.
Where is the best place to put the plant?
There are also signs for the home associated with the Benjamin ficus. The location of the tree in the living room is important.
The flower can be placed on the east and south sides. Proximity to light is important so that the energy of the tree can fully unfold. This will bring harmony and peace to the house.
In China, trees are placed on windows. People are convinced that the flower harmonizes the home and gives comfort.
This plant is especially useful when placed in the kitchen. According to superstition, residents will not have to experience need for food. For this purpose, it is recommended to bury a coin in a pot. As the tree grows, its welfare increases. The family will always be loving and happy. There will be prosperity and a comfortable atmosphere in the house.
Ficus Benjamin, located in the kitchen, will help improve relationships between relatives. It is believed that any variety will help cope with germs in the kitchen.
Attention! A plant located in the kitchen helps reduce appetite.
Signs also relate to Ficus Benjamin and pregnancy. If a woman is planning to conceive a child, the plant should be placed in the bedroom. To make a man confident in his abilities, the tree is placed next to the bed.
There is a superstition that walking around a tub with a tree promotes conception. You can also ask a family with children for a scion.
A small tree growing in the bedroom improves sleep and eliminates nightmares. If the plant is in the living room, it attracts important people into your life.
Different types of unpretentious plants can be grown in office premises. A tree growing at work is a sign of a good mood. Flowers help to focus and concentrate.
How to care for ficus rubber so that the benefits from the plant are maximized?
Any esotericist will confirm that only a healthy and well-groomed plant has a positive effect on the home and household. For the ficus, you need to choose a place on the eastern windowsill, where it will receive plenty of diffused light. Direct sunlight is destructive to leaves; they leave white spots on the surface - burns.
To ensure that the perennial trunk grows straight, the plant is regularly turned, exposing different sides of the ficus to the light. The ficus is watered regularly, preventing moisture from stagnating in the tray of the pot. Occasionally feed with a mixture for non-flowering house plants or succulents.
It is very important to regularly wipe the leaves with a damp sponge to remove dust accumulation, while talking to the plant. Many gardeners give their pets names and communicate with them as with intelligent beings. Scientists have proven that flowers are able to respond to affectionate treatment by increasing growth.
How to avoid the consequences predicted in signs
Sometimes gardeners prefer not to grow a beautiful plant, fearing superstitions and signs. Experts say that first of all, it is necessary to conscientiously take care of the tree and not be negative. Only in this case, Benjamin's ficus will bring happiness and good luck.
To prevent bad omens, you need to choose the right location for flowers in the house. According to superstitions, a small tree should not be placed:
- away from windows and sunlight;
- on the north side;
- on the windowsill near the west window.
These places are unfavorable for growth. Located in the wrong place, the flower spends all its available energy to maintain its vital functions. Thus, he will not be able to help create harmony and a friendly atmosphere in the house.
Attention! For good omens to come true, you need to properly and diligently care for the flower.
