Natural beauty doesn’t solely lie in a plant’s blooms, bark and foliage but often in rich plant folklore and other sensory qualities too. Backstories that have evolved over generations, weaving together historical events and cultural superstitions, are often rooted in a plant’s natural attributes. Usually signalling a practical use or herbal remedy, these stories tend to celebrate a specific plant characteristic such as a valuable essential oil, soothing sap or useful fibre.
Just like feng shui plants, knowing the long held stories and associations behind specific plants can help unlock positive energy, help ward off bad luck and generally promote good health and wellbeing.
