Florists really like this flower. It has beautiful foliage and an unusually flexible stem that can be bent by an arc or braided. Popular rumor associates with ficus Benjamin signs and superstitions. This scares some people and forces them to abandon such a unique plant.
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Description of Ficus Benjamin
This tropical resident has an erect stem, shiny, smooth, oblong-oval leaves. The top of the leaf is pointed. Length is 6-12 cm, width - 2-6 cm. The color depends on the variety. The bark is gray with infrequent brown touches. Fruits of red or orange color are called "Siconia", their shape is round or oblong, similar to fig fruits. Not edible.
In nature, there are up to 900 species.
Indoor varieties received more than ten.
The most popular are:
- "Twilight" - the edge of the leaves is painted white;
- "Safari" - with yellowish small leaves. Dwarf variety. Loves the sun. In the shade, the color of the foliage changes;
- "Anastasia" - leaves with a light green border, have a wavy shape;
- “Baroque” is notable for the fact that its leaves are curled in a donut. The foliage is small, so several seedlings are planted in the pot at once;
- "Natasha" - the young leaves of this flower have a bright green color. Old ones are dark green. It grows extremely slowly and is not rarely used for bonsai;
- "Exotic" is the most unpretentious variety.
Signs and superstitions associated with the plant
Many beliefs are associated with the plant. Flower lovers are often interested: is it possible to keep Benjamin's ficus at home, is it harmful to humans.
From time immemorial Slavic peoples had a negative attitude towards it.It was believed that the tree in the room negatively affects residents: it arouses envy, love of gossip and causeless clarification of relationships, provokes scandals.
It is difficult for an unmarried girl to find a groom if a ficus grows in her house. It scares away potential applicants. In a man, in the presence of this flower, his character changes - it becomes unbearable.
Most of the inhabitants of the planet attribute it to beneficial ones. In Thailand, it is considered sacred. People with ficus will be happy and lucky. The Chinese believe that it creates a pleasant atmosphere and comfort in the home, helps in solving any family problems, and cleans the home from negativity.
Many people believe that if it is placed in the kitchen, the family will always be well-fed and rich, happiness and love will reign in it. Relations between relatives will go well.
Signs about pregnancy are positive. If you dream about a baby, place a ficus in the bedroom - conception will soon occur.
Another says that a woman needs to walk around a pot with a tree in a nude. This will help to get pregnant.
You can do this: ask, steal, or lend a sprout of ficus to those who already have children. Plant him and diligently care. It should be treated as a flower, as to your own baby. This will accelerate the appearance of the baby.
There are other folk signs:
- improves mood, copes with fatigue and depression;
- gives a person eloquence, the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and the ability to convince the interlocutor;
- attracts financial well-being;
- helps to find happiness and strengthen relationships;
- A flower placed at the head of the matrimonial bed will help you get pregnant.
This plant will feel good only in the right place. Feng Shui proponents claim the southeast is the best place. It is there that the tree will provide peace in the family, will contribute to making the right decision.
If you place the pot in the living room, it will balance the energy and attract the right people. In addition, it will help in building relationships between family members. Ficus growing in the kitchen contributes to financial well-being. A tree in the workplace will help to establish labor activity, reduce stress in the team.
Cannot be placed in the center of a room or in its northeastern part. Here, the impact on energy will decrease to zero.
Is it possible to keep at home
Everyone should answer this question independently. If you believe that ficus has a negative effect on others - it is better not to start. And if you believe in the beneficial qualities of a flower, you can grow it.
Poisonous or not
It is believed that it is poisonous. In a way, yes. The culture secretes milky juice, which causes allergies in sensitive people. Usually the symptoms go away quickly. Sometimes trouble lasts a long time, so you have to part with the tree. There is also a risk of developing asthma. The rest of the plants do not need to be afraid. In the house, it purifies the air and saturates it with oxygen, kills pathogenic viruses and helps preserve people's health.
Ficus Benjamin - an interesting and beautiful tree. It is a pity that some people dislike him, consider it harmful and dangerous for growing in a room.
