Plant Database
Complete reference — medicinal uses, care, cautions
Snake Plant (नाग पौधा)
| Scientific Name | Sansevieria | Category | Indoor |
| Direction | South or West | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Season | All year | Caution | Toxic to pets if ingested. Place out of pet reach. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Top air purifier (NASA study). Converts CO2 to O2 at night — ideal for bedroom. |
| Medicinal Use | Air purification, removes toxins (formaldehyde, benzene, toluene) |
| Care Tips | Very low maintenance, tolerates low light, water monthly |
Aloe Vera (एलोवेरा)
| Scientific Name | Aloe barbadensis | Category | Medicinal |
| Direction | North or East | Indoor/Outdoor | Both |
| Season | All year | Caution | Overwatering causes root rot. Let soil dry between watering. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Absorbs negative energy, purifies air, brings good luck. Gel is medicinal goldmine. |
| Medicinal Use | Burns, skin care, digestion, immunity, hair care, wound healing |
| Care Tips | Indirect sunlight, water sparingly, well-drained soil |
Lavender (लैवेंडर)
| Scientific Name | Lavandula | Category | Medicinal |
| Direction | North | Indoor/Outdoor | Both |
| Season | Spring-Summer | Caution | Needs good air circulation. Avoid humid conditions. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Calming, promotes sleep, reduces anxiety. Excellent for bedroom area. |
| Medicinal Use | Insomnia, anxiety, headache, burns, insect bites, stress |
| Care Tips | Full sun, well-drained soil, drought tolerant once established |
Bamboo (बांस)
| Scientific Name | Dracaena sanderiana | Category | Prosperity |
| Direction | East | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Season | All year | Caution | Avoid direct sunlight. Yellow leaves = too much light. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Lucky bamboo brings fortune. Number of stalks matters: 2=love, 3=happiness, 5=health, 8=wealth. |
| Medicinal Use | Air purification |
| Care Tips | Keep in water with pebbles, indirect light |
Money Plant (मनी प्लांट)
| Scientific Name | Epipremnum aureum | Category | Prosperity |
| Direction | South-East | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Season | All year | Caution | Do not let it touch ground outside. Keep in water or soil. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Attracts wealth and prosperity. Removes financial obstacles. Sharp green leaves = positive energy. |
| Medicinal Use | Air purification, removes formaldehyde, benzene |
| Care Tips | Low maintenance, indirect light, water weekly |
Marigold (गेंदा)
| Scientific Name | Tagetes | Category | Protection |
| Direction | Entrance | Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Season | Winter-Spring | Caution | Annual plant — replace each season. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Protects home from evil eye, used in all auspicious ceremonies, pest repellent. |
| Medicinal Use | Anti-inflammatory, wound healing, eye health, skin care |
| Care Tips | Full sun, moderate water, deadhead spent flowers |
Neem (नीम)
| Scientific Name | Azadirachta indica | Category | Protection |
| Direction | North-West | Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Season | All year | Caution | Large tree — not suitable for balconies. Plant in garden. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Powerful protector. Absorbs negative energy. Air purifier. Sacred in Ayurveda. |
| Medicinal Use | Skin diseases, blood purifier, dental care, immunity, anti-bacterial |
| Care Tips | Drought resistant, needs full sun, minimal care |
Peepal (पीपल)
| Scientific Name | Ficus religiosa | Category | Protection |
| Direction | South-West | Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Season | All year | Caution | Do not plant too close to building — strong roots. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Most sacred tree. Releases oxygen 24/7. Worshipped on Saturdays for Saturn remedies. |
| Medicinal Use | Asthma, diabetes, dental, skin diseases, respiratory |
| Care Tips | Needs space, full sun, very low maintenance |
Banana (केला)
| Scientific Name | Musa | Category | Vastu |
| Direction | North-East | Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Season | All year | Caution | Never cut banana tree on auspicious days. Very sacred. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Extremely auspicious. Worshipped on Thursdays (Guru). Associated with Lord Vishnu and fertility. |
| Medicinal Use | Fruit is nutritious, leaves used for serving food, stem juice for kidney stones |
| Care Tips | Needs space, lots of water, full sun, rich soil |
Jasmine (चमेली)
| Scientific Name | Jasminum | Category | Vastu |
| Direction | North | Indoor/Outdoor | Both |
| Season | Spring-Fall | Caution | Avoid placing in bedroom if scent is too strong for you. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Attracts positive energy, enhances romance, promotes peaceful sleep. Sweet fragrance calms mind. |
| Medicinal Use | Stress relief, skin care, aromatherapy, headache relief |
| Care Tips | Regular watering, partial to full sun, prune after flowering |
Rose (गुलाब)
| Scientific Name | Rosa | Category | Vastu |
| Direction | South-West | Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Season | Spring-Winter | Caution | Remove dead flowers promptly. Avoid white roses near entrance. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Love, beauty, positive energy. Only thorny plant allowed in Vastu. Place in South-West for love. |
| Medicinal Use | Rose water for skin, rose tea for stress, aromatherapy |
| Care Tips | Full sun 6+ hours, regular pruning, fertilize monthly |
Tulsi (तुलसी)
| Scientific Name | Ocimum tenuiflorum | Category | Vastu |
| Direction | North-East | Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Season | All year | Caution | Do not keep dried/dead Tulsi — replace immediately |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Vastu Benefit | Sacred plant. Purifies air, removes negative energy, attracts positive vibrations. Must-have in every home. |
| Medicinal Use | Cough, cold, immunity, digestion, skin care, stress relief |
| Care Tips | Water daily, needs sunlight, pinch flowers to promote growth |