Plants are a great way to brighten up a space and make you feel more grounded. In recent years, resort ownership has become a huge trend online as more and more people discover its benefits.

But according to the rules of Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese practice of thoughtfully organizing our living spaces, many of the plants people love may be working against us.

Feng Shui experts say there are 3 plants you should never have in your home.

Firstly, What is Feng Shui? The literal meaning of the phrase is “wind” and “water” – that’s what the Chinese words “feng” and “shui” mean – and its whole purpose is to bring our living and working spaces into balance and harmony with the natural world.

Feng Shui philosophy says that if our living spaces are arranged in such harmony, that sense of balance will be reflected in our lives. The principles focus on how to bring prosperity, positive energy, health and life force into your space and therefore your life.

most Feng Shui focuses on the layouts of our spaces — where to place the bed or table for the best possible chi or life force. However What Their location can be as important as the items we put in our homes, and plants have a special importance in our decoration choices.

Maria ParkA Los Angeles-based Feng Shui expert and interior designer who uses these concepts in his work recently touched on this topic. Effects that plants can have in our living spaces. He pointed out three types of plants that have “bad energy” indoors and should be banned from your home to maintain the most harmonious home possible.

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1. Bonzai

Japanese bonsai art is known for its positive effects on our souls.

It offers a thoughtful hobby that is all about focus, calmness and creativity. However, Park says that this hobby, no matter how useful it is, should only be done outdoors.

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In Feng Shui, miniature trees joining the quest symbolize stunted growth – after all, that’s basically what a bonsai tree is.

If you believe that you need to absorb the energy of the items in your home, that’s not the kind of thing you want in your home, right?

Park says bonsai being “stunted from growing” can be devastating, especially for your career, so it’s best to leave them outdoors.

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2. Cactus

When it comes to Feng Shui, cacti’s thorny reputation precedes them.

Park says cactus plants can bring negative energy and stress if kept indoors. This is due to the “poison arrows” principle of Feng Shui, which applies to anything with a sharp or pointed tip – which of course is the whole cactus of one kind.

But conversely, many Feng Shui practitioners say that keeping cacti outdoors provides a sort of protective perimeter around your home.

So even keeping them in the garden can be beneficial.

3. Yew trees

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Yew trees, a group of conifers and shrubs known for their green needles and bright, festive red berries, are among the longest-lived plants in the world.

But there’s a reason they’ve been left alone for so long to grow and grow and grow; This is because they are very toxic to humans, pets and livestock.

In many cultures, especially in Europe and Asia, it is also traditionally planted in cemeteries due to the plant’s symbolism of death and mourning.

Yew if planted indoors May “invite negativity” into your space. Because of these associations, Park says it’s best to leave them in landscaping or perhaps just at the local cemetery, for safety’s sake.

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John Sundholm is a news and entertainment writer covering popular culture, social justice and human interest issues.