13 Houseplants That Will Raise Your Vibration
From aloe vera, to sage, to mint and lavender—taking care of the plants is also a way of taking care of yourself
Coming from three years of pandemic living, we’ve become accustomed to staying indoors for prolonged periods of time, changing our relationship with the space in our homes. It’s made many of us cabin-feverish; staying in the same place, in the same space, for a long time makes the energies in our home and within ourselves stagnant.
Introducing plants to our environment not only improves the way our homes look; plants also improve our mood and boost our mental health, allowing us to be more relaxed and focused. The philosophy of biophilia, defined by many as the “innate human instinct to connect with nature and other living beings” helps in supporting “cognitive function, physical health, and psychological well-being.”
Taking care of plants is, in many ways, taking care of ourselves. A lot of house plants, like aloe vera and calatheas, have positive effects on our vibration—and with research, hard work, and a can-do attitude, you can grow these easily accessible, low-maintenance plants in your garden or in the comfort of your own home.
13 Houseplants That Will Raise Your Vibration
13 Houseplants That Will Raise Your Vibration
Aloe vera
Grown in indirect or artificial light, aloe vera can combat negative energy in your home, and the jelly from its leaves can be used for a multitude of other things: skincare, haircare, and even as an ingredient for a healthy summer dessert. Photo by Ergita Sela on Unsplash
Basil
Basil is a plant that can attract positive vibrations; grow this alongside rosemary and sage to cleanse the toxins in your space. And of course, as with many other plants, basil can also be used in a multitude of recipes. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
Lavender
Lavender is a go-to plant when it comes to improving our mood. Like sage, it has long been considered to be sacred and magical by many cultures. A plant that needs warmth and sun, it can remove toxins from the home, also helping with depression and headaches. Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash
Lucky bamboo
The lucky bamboo is also a well-known plant in the practice of Feng shui; it loves low light and is very easy to maintain, making it a great houseplant for attracting happiness, peace, and wealth. Photo by Toni Cuenca on Unsplash
Mint
Mint is known to foster feelings of clarity and peace. An essential herb in aromatherapy, mint can help destress and rejuvenate the mind. It is an easy herb to grow indoors, whether in soil or in water. You can use mint for cooking, garnishing, and even just as eyecandy (aren’t its leaves so pretty?). Photo by Al Kawasa on Unsplash
Orchid
Orchids radiate a positive energy that can enhance romance and love; it also releases oxygen during the nighttime, making it a good plant to have in your bedroom, as it can balance the energies around you as you slumber. Photo by Earl Wilcox on Unsplash
Oregano
The strong, distinct fragrance of the oregano promotes feelings of happiness, peace, and love—like the other herbs on the list, it can also help clear the space of negative energies, and is a great plant to accompany you in a sunlit kitchen. Photo by Tina Xinia on Unsplash
Money plant
In Feng shui, the money plant (the two plants to the right of this photo) is used to attract prosperity and good luck. You can choose between growing a money tree, with its braided trunk, or a succulent (also known as a jade plant), with its thick leaves. Both invite good fortune to the home, and are suitable both indoors and out. Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash
Rosemary
Like sage, rosemary removes unwanted energy, and promotes clarity and focus. Once used as emblem of remembrance, rosemary can help instill inner peace within the grower, and is also a useful herb, since it has uses in cooking and baking as well. Photo by Zé Ferrari Careto on Unsplash
Peace lily
The peace lily, or Spathiphyllum, is a great plant for cleaning air. A study by NASA has shown that it can break down and neutralize toxic gases, like benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide. It’s also a beautiful plant to have in your home, with majestic green leaves and flowers surrounded by white bracts. Photo by Max Williams on Unsplash
Sage
Sage, or Salvia officinalis, is a great houseplant to have because of its many uses, whether for cooking, for medicinal purposes, or for purifying your home. This sacred Mediterranean herb has many healing properties, is drought-tolerant, and can be easily grown either in the ground or in containers. Sage cleanses and purifies, making it a good plant to “reset” the energy in your home. Photo by Paulina H. on Unsplash
Snake plant
This low-maintenance houseplant also purifies the air and brings about positive energy. They can thrive in any light level, and are pretty hardy, which makes them work well either in your garden or in your home. Photo by Noyo creatif on Unsplash
Spider plant
The spider plant is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of, and its purifying properties make it a great indoor plant. It’s also pet-friendly, and can increase humidity in the space, making it an ideal plant to help with mild airborne diseases, like colds and cough. Photo by Abel Y Costa on Unsplash
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