Money plant- fascinating facts and tips

Money Plant is the most commonly found plant in India, more so in our country since we believe that having money plant helps us bring money! The easiest way to grow a money plant is to cut off an existing stalk and plant it in a new pot!

So although you all have been growing the money plant in your garden for a while now, did you know about these fascinating facts and tips about this plant?

• In its initial days, the plant requires an adequate amount of water. So ensure that the plant is watered sufficiently. But take care to see that it is not soaked in water!
• The money plant is one of the few plants that can grow in water or in pots. There is a shortcoming in this, though – It becomes hard for the plant to sustain if you change it from water to soil or vice versa once it is fully grown. So decide on its place in the early stages. The ones grown in water have softer leaves than the plants grown in the soil.
• Money plants have high survival rate and longevity when compared to other house plants. Although they possess the properties of cleansing and eliminate the toxic chemicals when planted indoors, they can behave like weeds too!
• The sap of money plant is poisonous if consumed
• Money plants can be put in the aquariums as well. Their roots would branch out till the bottom, and it would partly float giving a gorgeous look to the aquarium as well as act as a purifier. They also provide the essential nutrients for the fish
• They do not need direct or heavy sunlight. Instead, keep them near the windows or in places where there is indirect sunlight.
• So the next time you’re attending to your money plants, keep these things in mind!

The 'Right' Direction According To Vastu For Placing A Money Plant

The traditional Hindu system of corrective architecture, Vastu Shastra, is the translation of ancient scripture ‘Vastu Vidya’, which comprises the knowledge of architecture based on theories traced back to ancient India.

Unlike modern time’s architecture, where people chalk out layout diagrams including the minute details keeping in mind, luxury, comfort and social status;, Vastu Vidya helped in designing structures without rigid arrangement focussing on invoking and consistent flow of positive energy within the structure.

This knowledge was laid out in form of texts with an aim to help people clear off their homes, office, or any structure of any misfortune, negative energy or hostilities amid inhabitants.

At times, certain structures breed negative energy due to poorly thought layout thus leading to predicaments in terms of loss of wealth, health, peace and problems like family conflicts, marital difficulties, etc.

Vastu Vidya isn’t limited to physical changes in the structure; in fact there are several other corrective measures that could help in removing architectural hitches that might be adding to all the above woes.

One such way is to surround your home with things that invoke positive energy field. Of these many things are plants. Most of us are aware that planting or placing a money plant in your home or office boosts your financial stance or help in maintaining the stability of your wealth.

According to Vastu Shastra, many types of trees are planted in the house, which helps in removing the negative energy of the house. Also, they must be put in the right direction, in order to boost the positive energy field that they produce.

If the plant is put up in the right direction then happiness and prosperity remains in the house, and if it’s in the wrong direction, then it leads to disastrous results.

So, now the question is what’s the right direction for placing the money plant in the house? Below mentioned are few tips and directions to ensure that your Money plant brings you fortune, wealth, success and peace.

#1. As per the Shastras, the North-East direction of the home must be avoided for money plant. Keeping it in this direction would destroy the prosperity of the family and trigger constant family conflicts.

#2. The branches and the vines of the money plant symbolise the financial growth. Therefore it is advised that rather than letting the vines sprawl across the ground, they must be supported through the wall, making them grow in vertically upward direction. Letting them spread on the ground or hanging the vines in downward direction leads to financial losses and wealthy acquisition by others.

#3. The South-east direction of your home is in fact the most auspicious place to put the money plant. This direction is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Laxmi and Kubera.

#4. Some people often place the money plant outside the home premises like, in the garden, balcony or even terrace, which according to Shastras is a mistake. This way it takes your wealth away from your reach. Therefore, the money plant must always be kept inside the house and place inside a pot or a glass bottle.

6 Unique Benefits of Money Plant

Epipremnum Aureum also commonly known as Money Plant is a tropical vining plant found in Northern Australia through Malaysia, Singapore and Indochina into China, Japan, India and Pakistan. Epipremnum aureum is a species of flowering plant in the family of Araceae, native in Mo’orea, French Polynesia. The plant has a multitude of common names including devil’s ivy, golden pothos, hunter’s robe, ivy arum, money plant, silver vine, Solomon Islands ivy and taro vine.

Money plants are mainly used as indoor plant because of the foliage and rapid growth. They are known for their rounded, coin like, seed pods. The plants are generally self-seeding and normally grow as biennials. The leaves produce energy which is stored in its developing root system. Below are the 6 unique benefits of money plant.

1. Money plant as one of the best plants to purify air polluted with synthetic chemicals from furniture and cleaning solutions.
2. It energizes the home by filtering air and increasing oxygen inflow.
3. It is recommended to keep one plant near each computer, television, or WiFi router.
4. Placing a money plant in front of a sharp corner or angle reduces anxiety and stress.
5. It also helps avoid arguments and sleep disorders.
6. Money plants activate positive energy in our day-to-day lives. It is recommended to plant money plants inside the house as they bring good luck.