SCIENTIFIC VASTU | TREES AND PLANTS | An Architect Explains
Listed here are some Vastu Guidelines for trees and plants. Since Vastu is a science, every guideline is based on logic and scientific reasoning. As an Architect, I have attempted to explain these guidelines rationally and scientifically, under the following headings, so that you have a choice and can decide what you want to follow or what you don’t, instead of looking at Vastu as a superstition:
What trees should be planted in the house garden according to Vastu Shastra?
Where should the trees be planted in the plot according to Vastu?
Which plants should be planted in the house garden according to Vastu?
WHAT TREES SHOULD BE PLANTED IN THE HOUSE GARDEN ACCORDING TO VASTU SHASTRA?
MANGO TREE – Most parts of the mango tree have medicinal 
value. It’s leaves are used as a pesticide, and its twigs are used for brushing teeth. The tender leaves of the mango tree contain tannins called anthocyanidins, which help in treating early diabetes. Its leaves are used for puja purposes. It is considered very auspicious if the dead are cremated using mango tree fire-wood. Then of course, mango fruit is the king among fruits and very tasty. The raw mangoes are used for making pickles and as a vegetable. Mango trees also have a very long life and can survive for 400-500 years. Obviously, this is also a very useful tree to have in your garden.
JACK-FRUIT TREE – Jackfruit is an Ayurvedic tree used for the treatment of wounds, Bell’s palsy, improving the body strength, diarrhea, skin diseases and cases of poisoning. Like the ‘mango tree, the jack-fruit tree also produces very tasty, seasonal, fruit in large numbers. The yellow juicy kernels inside the jackfruit are used to make different types of sweets and halvas. The raw fruit kernels are cut into strips and made into tasty jackfruit chips, a speciality of Kerala. The Jack-fruit’s seeds are also nutritious and are used like a vegetable in South India. The beautiful yellow coloured wood from this tree is used to make furniture, doors, windows etc. Its leaves are considered auspicious and are used for puja. Therefore, it is useful and can be planted in your garden.
BANANA TREE – The tender saplings of the banana tree are used for decorating doors of houses, pandals etc, during functions and festivals as they are symbols of prosperity and wealth. . Almost every part of the plant has some sort of economic or medicinal use. Bananas are available through the year and are very nutritious. Banana fruit is the best source for instant energy and are rich in potassium. Raw bananas are cooked and eaten like a vegetable. Banana leaves are used for eating traditional meals as they can be used and thrown and so are considered hygienic. The skin of the fruit is used in dyeing. The sap contains tannin and is used as marking ink. From the dried leaf stalks, fibres can be made and they can form a sound kind of string and are also used for tying fences, etc. A lot of illnesses can be treated with concoctions made from the roots, stem, flowers, and leaves of the tree. As far as usefulness is concerned, only one other plant can compete with the `Banana Tree` and that is the coconut. So this is a must-have in your garden.
COCONUT TREE – Every part of this tree is useful. The tender coconut water is a very healthy, cool, low fat drink. The coconut flesh is used in South Indian cooking in large amounts and gives it a distinctive flavour. The oil extracted from coconut is used in cooking as well as a hair oil. Coir is a very useful by-product which is used in making mats, carpets etc. The leaves of the coconut tree are weaved and used as roofing for huts by the poor. Its dry leaves are also used as fire-wood. It has a long life of about 100-150 years and is prohibited from being cut. Due to its usefulness it is considered a sacred tree. Hence it is considered a must, in every one’s garden.
ACCORDING TO VASTU SHASTRA, WHERE SHOULD THE TREES BE PLANTED IN THE PLOT?
Smaller shrubs– may be planted on the East or North sides, but no trees should be planted in the North-East corner as they block the useful morning sun rays.
Tall trees– like Coconut can be planted in the South-West, West sides but should should not be too close to a building as they block the sunlight completely. A tree should be planted such that it’s shadow should not fall on the house, at least between 9.A.M to 3P.M.
Large trees– like Peepal, Banyan should not be located too near the house as their roots can damage the foundation and compound wall. Also, the large trees absorb most of the sunlight, meaning these positive rays will not be received by the building.
Good trees– that can be planted in a house compound are useful trees like coconut, neem, betel, sandalwood, lemon, pineapple, bilva, almond, jackfruit, pomegranate, mango, amla, and katha.
Avoid flowering trees in gardens: Reason – They shed leaves during the summer.
Trees with insects, worms, honey bees, bumble bee, owls, serpents, should be avoided for obvious reasons.
If a tree must be removed because it is inauspicious or for other reasons, the day before cutting the tree, one should express regret to the tree, and it must be removed from its rooting. A new tree should be planted in its place within the next three months. This is a way of conserving nature.
ACCORDING TO VASTU SHASTRA, WHICH PLANTS ARE TO BE GROWN IN THE HOUSE GARDEN?
TULASI (BASIL) – It is also known as holy Basil and it is always good to grow a Tulasi plant on one’s property. Tulasi should be located on the North, North-East, or East sides of the house, or in front of the house. Tulasi is a medicinal plant and is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicines. It purifies the blood and improves the digestive system. It is believed to be useful in treating many types of diseases. Hence it is recommended to eat a few leaves every day. Its probably for this reason, that it is considered a sacred plant and used in daily worship.
THORNY PLANTS – Thorny plants should not be planted near the house. Cactus should not be planted at all. Thorny plants other than roses have a negative energy. Ideally all thorny plants should be pulled up and destroyed. The reason could be that the thorns can hurt you when you brush past them.
JASMINE – In general, plants with sweet smelling flowers like jasmine, red lotus, blue lotus etc are good in the house compound as they give out a pleasant perfume, and can also be used in daily worship. Flowers like the Jasmine are stringed together and used as a decoration on the hair by Indian ladies. Moreover, as these flowers are produced round the year, they are always available.
CREEPERS – Creepers or other plants should not be grown using the building or compound wall as a support as their clingers will slowly creep into tiny cracks in the walls and gradually widen them as they grow, causing damage and seeepage of water through the walls. Creepers should only be grown in a garden, and they should have their own independent supports. A creeper like a money plant can be grown within the house but should not be grown outside, using a tree for support.
LAWNS AND WATER BODIES– Lawns should be in the East or the North. A small water-fall of three to four feet or a water body can be constructed in the East or the North leaving the North-East corner. If there is a swimming pool in the garden, it should be in the North or North-East direction, so that the people using the pool benefit from the sun rays and also, the water will get purified by the U.V rays of the Sunlight.
BENCHES – Benches are useful in big gardens and can be placed in the open space in the East and the North direction so that people sitting in these directions, can benefit from the useful sun rays.
This post was about the Vastu guidelines regarding the useful trees and plants that can be planted in a House garden. One passes through the front garden to reach the front Verandah and it is adjacent to the Car Porch. Read about the Vastu guidelines for these spaces, here:
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sir we have planted mango tree in east side of our home according to vastu is it ok or not????
Hi Rajbir,
A mango tree is not very tall and large. Hence it is okay on the East side.
Admin
Hi,
I have a Gulmohar tree (4 year old – red flowers) in front of my house. I am planning to plant another tree as well. Please suggest a good one that is good in front of the house.
Also please suggest the maintenance for gulmohar tree as it is loosing leaves right from January though I am watering it regularly
Hi Karthik,
I found this nice blog, by your namesake, Karhtik’s journal. Please go through it for some ideas.
Admin
Hello sir
I have no trees in my house as it is not that spacious
Can l plant a gauva tree on the top of my house in a drum.
Hi Sonu,
You can do that, but make sure that the drum does not leak.
Admin
I have small 88 ft x 38 ft plot and have build a compound wall. I plan to plant some trees like coconut,mango,jack fruit,nutmeg etc and later construct a house.I want to know the minimum distance to leave from compound wall and house wall.Please give your valuable advise.
Hi Moses,
Keep a minimum distance of 4-5′ from the house and/or the compound wall.
Admin
Dear Sir,
East facing House. Opposite main door there is neem tree. good or bad.
Hi Raj kumar,
A neem tree near a house is good as it has medicinal benefits and the air around it is also beneficial. If it is bang opposite the main door, but there is enough space to enter and exit the house, say around 6′ then it is fine.
Admin
I have a bonsai banyan tree in a pot which is 45years old, and a bonsai banyan with bonsai peepal with neem and tulsi in the same pot.. Where to keep them…
Also I have a lot of cactus which are 20 years old or so.. How to deal with them
Hi Siddhant,
Why are you all of a sudden concerned about these plants which have been there for so many years? Tulsi can be grown in a seperate pot. Place the cacti in such positions as not to harm anyone with their thorns.
Admin
Hi,
I have seen an house, which is 130 yards and having the following two concerns, please advice
House is East Facing and is constructed in a Square Plot (by constructing an Square Compound Wall and there is 2-3 yards left behind the house [outside the compound wall] which is cross.
1) Can we purchase the house, as the back side is little cross (even though the house is build leaving the area of cross i.e square compound wall)?
2) There is 10-15 years Mango Tree just outside the Front Compound Wall I,e the space between the Compound Wall and Raod, is it good or bad to have Mango Tree.?
Naresh Miryala
Hi Naresh,
It is good to have a fruit tree. Only make sure that its roots have not affected the compound wall. Since the house that you will be building and the compound wall will be square, there is no need for any concern.
Admin
we well cultivation drum stick north west in our farm land.they are banfit or sum person ask me you dont cultivation durmstick.
Hi Pankaj,
Why should drumstick cultivation be bad? It is a useful plant and hence good for the farm.
Admin
Sir, we want to buy a plot, which have so many tamarind’s trees in front of the plot….should we buy this. Plz tel us. Plot facing towards north directon…plot is rectangular..
Hi Dr Himani,
Tamarind trees are beautiful, provide good shade but are quite acidic and can pollute the air around them with the acidic vapours. So if the house is going to be built under the tamarind trees, there is a greater likelihood of tarnishing and rusting of metal components. But if the trees are away from the proposed position of the house, then it should be okay. But the ultimate test is to ‘feel’ the site. If you get positive vibes from it, go ahead.
Admin
Hello Sir,
I have purchased nimbu,banana and orange tress, i have doubt now where should in plant then ? I mean east or west or north or south.
could you please guide me ?
Thanks in advance
Regards,
Vijay
Hi Vijay,
You can plant these fruit trees in the East.
Admin
Sir
I have got a thorny bonsai tree, looks like a min iature tamarind tree, but full of thorns.
about 2.5 feet in height & width, and about 15 years old.
Actually it is very attractive to look. Sine the stems are covered with full of throns. Sir As per Vasthu can we keep it any area around my house ?
Regards
K J Nair
Hi K J Nair,
A bonsai is manageable as it can be placed anywhere and it looks good too. So there is no harm in having it in the house. But keep it away from places where visitors sit as they may accidentally touch the thorns.
Admin
Dear Sir,
There is a Coconut tree which is very close to our building. WE plan to cut this tree as the roots may damage our building & neighbours as wee. Kindly suggest about rituals before cutting tree.
Thanks & Regards,
Parvatharaj
Hi Parvatharaj,
Consult a priest. Even the tree cutter may be able to suggest something
Admin
Hi,
As I had to move on an urgent basis, I moved to a flat near to my office. But only now realized it has 2 tamarind trees within the compound. Though we are staying in 5th floor. It is very near from our kitchen balcony. Is there any ill effects because of this? What can we do to overcome this? We are not in a position to shift again
Hi Jagadeesh,
There is a lot of superstition associated with the tamarind tree. It is believed to harbour spirits or negativity etc. and so a house under the shade of the tamarind tree is not recommended. But the scientific reason for this is that the tamarind tree is an acidic one. The leaves fruits are sour and contain tartaric acid and so, even the air around this tree is acidic and can corrode metals and affect buildings over a period of time. Keep the tree in your complex trimmed so that its branches are not that close to the building.
Admin
Hello,
I have two 15-feet tall fruit trees (one West side and other southwest side) inside my plot behind my house. I think this is wrong place for these trees. i cannot remove these trees. What is the best easy solution(s) to negate the ill-effect of these trees. Please help.
Regards,
Vishal
Hi Vishal,
What makes you think they are bad for you? For me, they are in the right position as they can reduce the harsh sunlight that comes in from the West and the South. Moreover they give you fruit. But they are a tad bit too long and could considerably reduce the amount of sulight into the ground floor. So you could trim them regularly.
Admin
Sir, Thank u so much for valuable advise
Hi Dr Shantala,
Thanks a lot for the appreciative feedback.
Admin
Hello sir . I have planned to plant trees in front of our hospital. Gardening area is in the NORTH the our hospital. Planned to plant bamboo trees in the WESTand foxtail palm in the EAST in the garden . Is it right ?
Hi Dr Prema,
It’s a good idea to have tall bushy shrubs/trees to the west as the afternoon sun can be quite overwhelming. But remember that bamboo is a grass and spreads by runner roots very fast. It can go deep and wide and may affect the foundation of your building if it is too close to the building. Avoid any tall bushy plants in the East but a palm is fine.
Admin
sir ! recently we planted NEEM tree. It is in north side and our entrance is also north side . Is it okay .
Hi Navneet,
It is okay provided the tree does not come in the way of your entrance.
Admin
Hi,
I constructed house in a North facing plot and planning to plant Neem outside (North-West). But I have heard of Neem root protrusion and possible damage to house foundations.
Have a drainage of 3 feet width between (where I’m supposed to) plant tree and my compound wall. Is it advisable to grow a new neem tree considering protrusion.
Thanks,
Murali
Hi Murali,
Since there is a drain and a gap of 3′ the tree roots should not affect your house foundation.
Admin
Sir,
I have been looking around for a rented house.I came across a house with garden in front with hibiscus and jasmine.The entrance to the house faces north.The two bedrooms in the house are in the north part of the house adjacent to each other.The first bedroom has two set of windows, one opening towards West and other set of window to the adjoining garage (North).The second bedroom has windows opening on north and east to the garden adjoining the house. Both the bedrooms have no attached bathrooms or toilets.The kitchen is located towards south east part of the house.The cook would be facing east while cooking.The bathroom and toilet is located on the north east corner of house.Behind the house there is a stretch of land with few trees.There is a banyan and mango tree near the compound wall of the house, about 3-4 feet from the house.Both the trees are extremely tall and give good shade to the house.However the kitchen was not dark even with the window opening towards east.
Could you tell me about the vastu compliance of the house and if the trees are a source of concern?Expecting your reply at the earliest.Thank you
Hi Karthik,
So much analysis for a rented house! I shudder to think what you will do when you buy a house. You cannot expect a perfect vastu compliant house even when you construct one as there are so many limitations and restrictions. So I suggest you stop looking into so much detail. The one you have described seems to be vastu compliant to a great extent with lot of greenery and shade. But the final decision is yours. If you feel happy when you are in that space, then go ahead.
Admin
Hi
We have a lemon tree in front our house. It gives fruit round the year. does it is against the vastu sastra to have a lemon tree infront of the house.
Hi Biraja,
Any useful tree is good, according to vastu.
Admin
Hi I stay in a flat, please let me know which plants that can be planted for happiness, health and prosperity.
Hi Aarti Das,
Plant anything that you like. But make sure you spend some time everyday in nurturing them.
Admin
hi sir,
i have one coconut tree in my house on the north west corner. is this okay to have one tree and in the north west corner. thanks.
Hi Shanmugaraj,
A coconut tree is useful. But just be sure that it is not too close to the house (should be at least 3′ away) as the roots can affect the foundation of the house. Also make sure that there are lots of windows in the NW side.
Admin
Sir. we have a plot of 60X40 feet east facing one, sir in the north east region about 15 feet from northeast corner and 3 feets from the north side compound there is shami tree. It is now 7 feets and the stem is thick. Is it ok if we keep the tree according to vaastu. many are giving different opinions
warm regards
Shantala arunkumar
Hi Dr Shantala,
This tree is worshipped by people in deserts like Rajasthan as it serves to prevent further desertification and is a source of food. It can grow upto a height of 35 feet. The only problem I foresee is that it may cast shade to your house and to some extent block the sunlight to your house. So you need to take the call. You could probably keep it but maintain it trimmed at a height of 6′ to 7′.
Admin
Hi, the information you provided in your website is very very useful.
the logical reasoning was quite amazing and factful.
We constructed our home recently. We would like to plat Arali Plant and Pavazha mall tree in our garden. Can we plant those trees? Pls advise.
Thanks
Hi Bhavani,
Thank you for the appreciation. I am glad it was helpful to you. I am not conversant with the names of the plants that you have mentioned. But as a thumb rule, you can plant any tree or plant that is useful to you, by way of giving fruits or flowers or shade.
Admin
Hi,
I have got Estonia plant outside our house for many years it was planted by Government and has been there for almost 15 years, people are telling to remove this plant as this has a negative effect on the house,My house is a west facing house.The biggest blame they give the tree is that because of the tree the marriage of my sibling is not happening,
please advice.
Hi Gaurav,
Yours, being a west facing site will be protected form the harsh west sunlight by the shade of this grand tree. So please do not get rid of any useful tree. Moreover, it is said that having a tree in front of your house, makes the residents look much younger probably because of the oxygen released from it. I do not believe that your siblings marriage prospect is affected by the tree.
Admin
Sir,
I am planning to buy a site. but one big neem tree is there in northeast of the site.but that is in the area of road. Under the neem tree a small durga temple is there. If we construct a house , our doors may be infront of the way of the small temple. Small temple means there are no walls, only two inch wall constructed in four feet height temple and goddess durgadevi kept there. Another thing is that the shade of the neem tree may fall on the our house if we construct. Kindly advise whether to go forward or not
Hi Balaram Bora,
If the tree is outside your property then you nedd not be so concerned. Just make sure the NE corner of your plot is kept neat and open. It is better to have your main door ‘not opening’ towards the temple. So you can have it on the northern side.
Admin
In which direction the scared plant bilva should be planted inside compound wall?
Eshanyam mula is considered as the scared one and elders ask to put kalasham with water and flowers in that corner,so can be the sacred plant bilva planted in eshanyam corner?
Hi Tejaswini,
The NE corner (eshanyam) is considered God’s residing space in Vastu Shastra so that we do not dirty it or block it off while designing a house. We are expected to keep it open and clean so that the beneficial sun rays can enter the house from here. So planting a bilva plant in the NE corner is ideal as it is a clean open and sunlit space.
Admin
Dear Sir,
My home is North facing.
I wish to plant banana tree in front of my home. Can I plant it. Please suggest. Thanks.
Best regards,
Hi Somasundaram,
You can provided it does not block any windows or light to your home.
Admin
Hello sir,
there are papaya (papita )plants In my house garden .is it good according to vastu.
pls
Hi Rajeev Kumar,
Any useful plant like a flowering or fruit producing tree is worth keeping in a garden.
Admin
Dear,
I have seen a house to purchase. i noticed one Coconut tree was planted at Esaniyam, height about 40 feet.
All are telling Coconut tree at Esaniyam is not Good. It is very near to foundation- car park.
Can i go head or drop the idea to purchase.
Regards
Reddy
Hi Venkata Reddy,
I am not aware of any such vastu principle. If the tree roots have not caused any damage to the building (look out for cracks on the walls adjacent to the tree) then you need not fear this tree. But it al depends on what you believe. If you are affected by what others say, then do not go ahead.
Admin
Hi
Can I keep rose plants in my house.because some body had
Said throne trees should not keep in houses
Hi Rathna,
Generally speaking, thorny and milk producing plants should be avoided for obvious reasons – they can hurt/burn your skin. But this rule does not apply if the plant is useful or is a thing of beauty. So it is okay to have rose plants. Only be sure they are not in your way.
Admin
Dear Sir,
The North and North East corner of my plot is higher than the other directions outside my house by 4ft. What can I do to solve this vaastu dosh as leveling the plot is not possible.
Thanking you for reply.
Regards,
Sachin
Hi Sachin,
It all depends on which side your house is facing. The site should always slope from the back to the front for proper drainage of water. So if the back of your house is the N and NE, then it is okay and there is no “Vastu dosh”.
Admin
sir, we have a corporate office in Bangalore situated in a commercial complex. The commercial complex has two entrance gates. one main entrance gate has jack fruit tree and other entrance gate has tamarind tree. both are grown up trees of around 20 years old inside the premises just at the entrance of the gate. it would be sometime difficult to get ingress and egress of vehicles due to these trees. approached BBMP/Forest department to remove the trees but since it is healthy and grown up, did not got permission. Somehow we feel to remove the jack fruit tree as of late, the compound wall next to this jack fruit tree collapsed due to neighbour another commercial complex digging work has started. Please advise whether it is fair to remove it and does it affect in any way the occupants of the premises (around 10 members on jack fruit tree with 3 floors occupied with basement). Rgds
Hi Babu,
The trees will only have beneficial effects on the inmates. But if the compound wall has collapsed, you should get the forest officials to inspect the site and the extent of the root growth. If they are sufficiently convinced that the tree is affecting the building (not compound wall) foundation, then they may give you permission to cut it. But I personally feel that the compound wall collapsed due to the fact that the neighbour did not shore uo the mud while excavating close to your office. iT is better you take up the matter with the neighbour, before further damage.
Admin
My son purchased a house with north east facing. There is some space with in the compound wall. Which plants to be plant in east and north side, Out side of the compound wall in east and north side which plants to plant.
Thanking you
Yours Sincearly,
BSV.Ramana
Hi BVS Ramana,
Keep very low shribs or flowering plants (below 2-3 feet in height.
Admin
Hi sir,
we are planning to buy a plot, which has some trees such as Neem and coconut tress, as per vaasthu can we cut it.
Hi Mahesh,
If the trees are coming in the way of your proposed house or if you cannot design the house around the trees, then you can get them cut after doing a small pooja (basically a prayer asking the tree for forgiveness).
Admin
Hello sir i want to plant a tree which gives shadow & fruit,give me advise which tree i can planted
Hi Tarun,
There are so many options such as mango, jackfruit, almond, fig (anjeer), jamun tree. The last one drops hundreds of jamuns on the ground and they stain, so think before you plant one.
Admin
Our house is east facing.. There is a big rubber tree stands opposite to our plot, on the side of our house.. it’s branches are spread vast and reachable to our balcany and terrace.. since the trees belongs to roadside does it still effect our well being..
Hi Gayathri,
No it does not affect you adversely. Instead enjoy the shade and greenery from your balcony.
Admin
We have Coconut tree in road (SouthEast Corner) on a plot. Now we are planning to construct a house. The Builder is telling to remove coconut tree which is of 20 years old. Can we do this ? or can we leave 1 feet of space and construct the house. Please give your valueable suggestion.
Hi Mahesh,
I suggest you spare the coconut tree and leave 1 foot and build your house. It will add greenery to your house, give you coconuts and shade. But beware of falling coconuts and leaves.
Admin
Hi I brought roots & fruits of pine & oak Tree to keep in aquarium. Is it good for house or.not I took these from ground
Hi Talish,
I don’t see why they should be bad unless it is affecting the fish.
Admin
Hi,
Can I plant amla tree two feet from my house?
Hi Archana,
Any useful tree can be planted in a house compound as long as it is a little away from the foundation. It is okay to have the tree at 2 feet distance from your house as it is not a very tall tree.
Admin
as per hindu beliefs trees like- figs, agathi ,cotton trees( paruthi) murungai and curry leaves tree( karuvapillai) should not be grown in residential houses. is it true? if true is there any scientific basis ? please answer
Hi Dr Madhavan,
Any plant or tree that is useful to us can be planted in the house compound, even if it has thorns.
Admin
Dear Sir,
Many valuable & logical talk.
I wish to know whether Fox tail palm can be planted on north side of the home garden.And also to the south west side of the house particularly on outside the compound wall.
Any reason , why palms are not considered good as per vastu?
Thanks
Jitu
Hi Jitu,
Yes you can plant the palm in the north side or west side. THey are not considered bad according to vastu.
Admin
Dear Sir,
Whether we can grow Chikoo tree with in our garden, we asked this because it is said that milky fruit should not be planted with in garden. Also we heard that Indian Almond tree should be avoided with in compound. Please guide us.
Thanks,
Sanjay
Hi Sanjay,
Any useful tree or flowering plant, with or without milky sap or thorns can be planted in a garden.
Admin
Hello Sir,
I have kept two aparajita plant in the hanging window veranda (south). As, i like to see green just after getting out of the bed in the morning. Also, I put two water bowl for birds(to help them in this summer), one adjacent to those plants and other one in the middle of northern side roof. Are these ok sir. please let me know.
With Regards,
Shamayita
Hi Shamayita,
Do whatever makes you happy. It can only bring positivity.
Admin
we have planted a christmas tree now it is so huge we want to cut it is it ok? as it is touching our building and more than 40 ft tall
Hi Jyoti,
Any tree that affects a building should be cut with the necessary permission from the concerned authorities.
Admin
hi,
i have recently seen a house that i liked but the owner said that there was a coconut tree and a banyan tree the banyan tree was 20 feet in height and 3meters in width, there is also a well and swimming pool in the south west corner, the plot is L shaped 502 sqmts of total plot size is it good
or worth buying it. the entrance . is morth facing the kitchen and cooking stove is east facing, master bedroom is in the southwest. so please help me by telling if it is worth buying the house.
thanks.
Sharon
Hi Sharon,
Vastu-wise the house seems to be okay. But are the coconut and banyan trees close to the house? Are the roots invading the house foundation? Check on all these aspects, before you make a decision.
Admin
Hi
I have Neem and Muringa (Drumstick) plants where to plant them, which direction of the hose. My house is east facing.
Thanking you
Ramesh
Hi Ramesh,
The neem and drumstick plant can be in the south or west.
Admin
Our home is south facing home near nh road Infront on my home tamarind tree is placed is this any problems
Hi Vigneshwaran,
Any spreading tree like a tamarind tree will provide shade. But remember such trees have spreading roots as well. So keep a watch. if you notice the roots invading your foundation, then get permission from the authorities to cut the roots and block them off.
Admin
Hi,
I bought a Badam plan. But my parents not allowing to plant itin our garden. The reason is as per vasthu it is not good to plant Badam tree in garden. Could please tell me, is Badam tree is not good to plant in house garden?
Hi Boopathi,
There is a lot of confusion in the net about ‘auspicious’ plants and trees. According to me, any plant or tree that is useful either because of it’s fruits, flowers or medicinal value, is auspicious and can be planted within the house compound. So a badam tree can be planted.
Admin
Hello sir,
I have bought a plot in which a silver oak tree of age 25 to 30 years is there. Should we cut it down or could we keep it it in the backyard.
Regards,
Disha.
Hi Disha,
If there is going to be at least 3feet distance from your foundation to the tree,then keep it as it will provide shade. However check the condition of the tree. if there is any sign of rotting or drying, better remove it before you start construction
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Interesting read!!! Finding time for blogging out of your work schedule is not easy and am sure everybody reading this appreciates it! I reached here while trying to clear some doubts related to bonsai inside houses. Please advise.
Can we have “ANY” bonsai tress inside the house (apartment) or should it only be kept in the balcony or is not for apartment dwellers :|? My apartment has 2 balconies:
1. east facing (very slightly northish) sunlit
2. west facing (very slightly southish) no sunlight
Thanks, Nikhil Nair
Hi Nikhil,
Thank you for the appreciation. According to Vastu Shastra, it is not advisable to have a bonsai in the house. The logic could be that, since a bonsai is a stunted tree and looks unnatural compared to the actual trees which we are used to seeing, we may psychologically start looking at things as stunted (without growth) and in a stunted manner. If you like, you could place them in the west facing balcony along with other plants.
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thank you very much for providing most useful information in this regard. shall I know whether ‘Shami’ [jammi] tree be planted within the house compound or be maintained a small plant of the same in a pot? [since it is most auspicious, having medicinal values, but thorny].
Hi Nagendra Prasad,
Thank you. Any useful tree or plant, even if it has thorns is acceptable according to Vasthu.
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Sir,
We have big tamrind tree in the south side of my home. Now we are planning to cut it. Is any problem? it is almost 22year old one.
Bindu
Hi Bindu,
Unless really necessary, do not cut the tamarind tree which provides lot of shade in the South.
Admin
Is it advisable to keep a Peepal bonsai in my house?
Hi Vikas,
Yes, you can provided it is in a balcony.
Admin
Hi,
Can we plant Ashoka Trees in our school? If so, which variety?
I heard that the straight growing variety is not good?
Hi Anil Kundra,
Actually, the Mast tree has been mistakenly referred to as the Ashoka tree. The mast tree is a is a tall, majestic evergreen tree with a straight trunk having shining, drooping leaves with a wavy margin. It’s straight trunk was used for making masts of sailing ships and hence the name. The soft wood of the Mast tree is still used for making packing cases, scaffolding, matches etc. It is an excellent avenue tree when planted close and commonly used for manicured gardens. If you want to cut out the hot afternoon Sunlight from the South or South-West, this tree can be planted along the boundary close to each other.
On the other hand, the real Ashoka tree (Saraca asoca) is a spreading tree very similar to the ‘flame of the forest’ and with crimson flowers. Buddha was believed to have been born under this tree and so it is considered sacred by the Buddhists. The Ashoka tree is a medicinal tree and probably that is why it is worshipped and found in temples.
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Sir, bilva tree is allowed in farm house or not
Hi Varsharani Sunil,
The Bilva tree is a sacred tree, usually found in Shiva temples since this tall, tri-folate leafy tree is associated with the hindu god. It is a medicinal tree used for treating some ailments. It can be planted anywhere for example in a farm. However, keep in mind that there is the danger of falling fruits which are very hard and heavy. They can cause damage to persons and buildings. So keep the tree away from the buildings.
Admin
dear sir,
in our house, Tamarind tree was existing on south west corner of our plot. some people are saying not good to have such tree there. pl guide mre.
Hi Srinivas,
Big trees like the Tamarind tree should not be planted inside the house compound because it’s roots are very strong and can exert pressure and cause cracks to the foundation of the building. But a shady tree like the tamarind tree in the South-West is ideal to cut out the heat, provided it is far away from the building. To check if it is far enough, ensure that the shadow of the tree does not fall on the building between 9 am to 3 pm.
Admin
Hello Sir,
Thanks very much for the useful information.
I bought a Bonsai Peepal plant which I was looking from long time. I’d like to keep this bonsai tree in house balcony. Please suggest which place/direction is good as per vastu.
Hi Suresh Kumar,
Place it in the West of your balcony such that it does not obstruct your doorway or your circulation space in the balcony.
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i have implant a bamboo in WEST garden. It is beside of house. Is it useful to growth in Heath, Wealth, Progress?
Hi Nilesh,
The Bamboo plant is basically a grass and therefore, spreads very rapidly. Since it grows tall, the roots are quite strong and spread all around. That is the reason why it is not recommended in house compounds. But you can keep a small version of it in a pot somewhere in your house as it is considered auspicious in Feng Shui
Admin
Good one , its really useful
Thank you Ranjit Choudhary. Please share among your friends.
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is it good to plant the gauave tree in kitchan garden
Hi Pankaj Singh,
Guava is a very popular fruit and hence can be planted in the kitchen garden.
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Hi,
I have a courtyard inside my house.it is in the middle of house adjacent to maindooe facing east of size around 10×11 feet with tulsi in middle and surrounded by bamboo.
Pls advise if we can have bamboo inside house and also suggest other trees/plants that can be grown instead of this.
Hi Rajesh Krishnan,
Avoid Bamboo inside your courtyard as it is a very fast spreading and invasive plant. I suggest you leave it with the tulsi since it is not a very large court. But if you like, you could add a jungle geranium (chettipoo) for its colourful red flower bunches that are commonly used for pooja.
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Vert informative, whether we can plant trees in south east
we have space in south east.
Thank you Mohana,
You can plant short fruit trees like pomegrante (anar) or flowering trees like jungle geranium (chetty) in the South-East.
Admin
Dear Sir/Mam
My House is south facing, and land is also facing east to the road. I would like to plant a Lemon tree in south or South west direction of my house,
I have also planted a Banana Tree in my house, west side of my garden, Mango tree in south of my house. some one suggesting me to remove the plants. Please suggest me, are the Lemon & Mango tree are auspicious or inauspicious for my home and garden.
Hi Juel,
There is no harm in having banana tree, mango tree and lemon tree in the West and the South. But do not plant them in the North or East.
Admin
Hi,
Given that Aloe Vera has such high medicinal properties but is a thorny plant, is it advisable per Vastu to grow the plant in your house. Many thanks for your advise.
Hi Isha,
Good question. Aloe vera, rose bushes, lemon tree have thorns but are acceptable in gardens because of their usefulness and medicinal qualities. Moreover, they deter animals from making your garden their home.
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can we keep a chilly plant at home as someone said that itis good for growth in property. while some say that it creats fights at home. please guide.
Hi Alka,
There is a lot of confusion in the net about ‘auspicious’ plants and trees. According to me, any plant or tree that is useful either because of it’s fruits, flowers or medicinal value, is auspicious and can be planted within the house compound. So a chilly plant is okay.
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What is advantage/disadvantage if almond tree is either inside or outside the boundary wall of house/office??
Please suggest where should have to grow almond tree??
Hi B S Choubey,
You can plant an almond tree in the South or west of your property inside or outside. Avoid planting any trees with large leaves or thick foliage in the North or East or North-East.
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My house is facing East. There is a Lemon tree planted by my Mother in the north side of the house and its having full of fruits now..its stands out side court yard but within the boundry wall… is there any vastu problem with this… should i remove it…please let me know your advise. thanks…Jacob
Hi Jacob,
By Vastu guidelines, a lemon tree should not be planted in the North, East or North-East because it is tall and has thick foliage which can obstruct useful sunlight. In your case, since there is an existing lemon tree that yields well, I suggest you leave it in it’s present position, but keep it short by pruning regularly. Also keep the North-East and East free of shrubs and tall plants.
Admin
Should we plant lemon tree in our kitchen garden .Lemon three is thorny ?
Hi Sudhir,
If a thorny plant is useful such as the lemon tree, aloe vera and rose plant, then you can have it in your garden.
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Hello very good information, my question I have a terrace which has one open wall facing east and one south , I had potted some bougainvillea plants on the terrace walls but I hear it’s not good as per vastu so I had them removed, now can I put small plants on the terrace walls as to add some greenery to the terrace .please let me know thanks regards Homi
Hi Homi,
You can have potted tall plants on the South side and short flowering plants along the East wall. Avoid creepers on the East wall.
Admin
HELLO,
WE HAVE CREEPERS ON THE WALL DIVIDING OUR OUTSIDE GARDEN AND OUR HOUSE GALLERY. OUTSIDE GALLERY HAVE SEVERAL OTHER PLANTS.
FROM VASTU POINT OF VIEW, ARE CREEPERS GOOD IN THE HOUSE?
Hi Varun Gupta,
Creepers are okay provided they are not grown on the East or North compound walls.
Admin
HI
I have a important question, we live on first floor and willing to buy neem sapling and keep this auspicious tree in hour house on first floor, in the center of house there is aangan (first floor) and we want to keep this tree there, kindly suggest if there is any relilgious or scientific boundaiton that suggests not to keep Neem tree within the house ?
Hi Ashwani,
Neem tree is one of the few trees that emits less carbon dioxide in the night. So it can be placed inside a house as it will not affect the inmates adversely.
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my house is north facing. i am having 7 ashoka trees (weeping ashoka tree) out side the boundry wall and 1 Bel tree insie the wall.
on north/east is the gate and on the eastern wall near the gate is bougainvillaea tree.
pl suggest if these are okay or some change is reqd.
rgds
kuljeet singh
Hi Kuljeet Singh,
I am assuming you have the Ashoka trees (real name -Mast trees) on the North Side. They are tall and obstruct light and useful sunrays to the house. So remove them. Similarly a bougainvillaea plant on the eastern compound wall will obstruct morning sunlight. So remove it. Instead, you can have short flowering plants along the East and North compound walls.
Admin
is it safe to keep an aloe vera plant in the house (i mean gallery)
Hi Jeet,
Any useful plant like an aloe vera can be planted in your garden.
Admin
Dear Sir/Mam,
I recently purchased a site in east facing direction (east-west::20 ft and north-south:51 ft )
In which at the north-east corner a long coconut tree is grown to which can i know is it right for the vastu shastra …..????so i hope that you give some suggestions to it …….??
Hi Lalchand,
Since the Coconut tree has very little foliage and is so tall, it will not obstruct the sunlight as much as other trees would. So it should be okay but make sure it is away from the building.
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Me also facing the same problem.. A big peepal tree was planted besides my house and the tree shadows will fall on roof top, according to my grandmother it is more than 50yrs old.. since I know we have faced lots of problems related to health and house.. the tree now has grown giant and the roots are entering house and nearby areas.. so can we live in that house or can we remove the tree?? What should be done to live a normal life??
Hi Mohite,
A 50 year old peepal tree will be big and have roots that spread very far as is obvious in your case. If you want to remain in this house, it is necessary yo take some action. Get the competent authority (forest officers) to inspect your site and request them to do or advise you, whatever is necessary to protect your house.
Admin
Please let me know whether I can keep tree of Kariveppilai in front portion (located in western side near gate and also within the compound) my house. Some one said that keeping the tree in front portion is not good for the family and asked me to remove the same. Is it correct?
Hi Raju,
There is some confusion regarding the curry leaves plant among “vastu experts”. Some say it is bad while others say it is okay. According to me it is a useful plant and hence it is “good”. ideally it should be close to the kitchen in a kitchen garden. however, if it is located near the front it is okay. But keep it trimmed regularly and make sure it is not to close to either your house foundation or the compound wall as it has far spreading roots.
Admin
Hello,
I have been told by some people that having a lemon plant in the house lawn is inauspicious.
However considering the usability of the lemon, i want to know whether it is really true?
Hi Tina,
I am glad you are questioning what ‘some people’ have said and are using your common sense. In my understanding, any plant that is useful will be acceptable according to Vastu.
Admin
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We live in bellary.
Hi Vijay Pathi,
Thanks for the interest shown in our firm. I have emailed you with our office address and number.
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I have seen this particular page to be totally useful. Thank you for posting it.
Hi Anthony Brown,
Thank you for your comments. Please share in your circle.
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Hello,
Recently i bought a plot facing west side. main road passes through west and south(so this plot is at the corner of the road(south-west). I hope, i have made clear to you. Now, there is only one coconut tree on the north side and it is very tall. I’m planning to build a house after 2 years and now planning to plant trees and shrubs..
i thought to plant coconut, neem, mango, banana, thulasi et.,
Can you pls suggest me to make this auspicious…
Hi Murali,
You can plant all the above mentioned trees, plants etc i the boundary of your property. But just follow the following rules – Grow tall trees in the South and meduium sized ones in the West, North and East. Avoid any trees in the NE corner.
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I want to know at which direction I must keep pot of peepal tree as it is essential for our worship it is suggested to worship by someone
Hi Kavita,
It is best to keep the peepal tree pot in the West.
Admin
will these long coconut tree or mango tree which is 14 feet away from the super structure cause harm to the health of owner and family
Hi PSN MUrthy,
No, they will not affect the health of the owner since they are quite far from the building. (A minimum distance of 10 feet is taken as a thumb of rule).
Admin
what is the effect if long trees like coconut ormango trees exists in my house in the northeast corner/direction in my house
Hi PSN Murthy,
It all depends on the distance of the trees from the house. As long as these trees do not cast a permanent shadow on the house, especially in the early mornings, then it’s ok.
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Madam/Sir,
I am an advocate by profession. I reside in an apartment scheme on ground floor and one Ashok tree is just opposit my bedroom on southern side. i am adviced to cut down the tree because as per vastu shastra one should not have Ashoka tree. please advice
Hi Shreyas,
An ashoka tree is a tall tree that can cut off a lot of sunlight from entering a building. So that’s why it is not advisable to have Ashoka trees nearby. But ii can help reduce the heat on the Western and Southern sides of a plot. So since this tree is on the southern side, I do not think that you should cut it down. I actually think that you should feel lucky to have a tree near your bedroom window.
Admin
Dear sir,
some body told me that its not good to plant Rubber Plant at home. Please advice
thanks
Hi Koumudi,
It is not recommended in Vastu, being a milky sap producing plant. But it is allowed at the boundary.
Admin
i have a commercial plot .. with its main entrace from the south.. also there is a tree with thorns at its trunk just near the entrance ..
please tell me if i need to get this tree removed, other trees in the plot are Annar, Tulsi plants, Green Chilli plant, Lemon Tree and Bel Tree (shiva tree which give Bel as a fruit)
regards
kartik
Hi Kartik,
As long as the tree does not come in the way of the entrance or obstructs light to your building, you do not have to get rid of it.
Admin
I have recently purchased a plot which faces North-east. I was scouting for information on trees and their orientation and came across your site. Very informative.
I am planning Ashokapalav on the southwest , southeast and northwest side, Coconut on the west and south corner. Need to plant Mango and Sandalwaood….would you pl you comment on my plan and requirement.
Many thanks
Vijay
Hi Vijay,
Your proposal for the ashoka, coconut trees seem to be okay. But I am not sure if it is legal to plant sandalwood tree in a house compound.
Admin
…its said, its not right to plant a peepal in a residential plot. i have seen a peepal sapling growing out from a crack in the terrace slab……can i plant it in a pot like how its done in a bonsai ?…
Hi Laxmi,
Peepal tree is not suitable near houses because it has very far spreading roots and branches that can affect the foundation of the house. Obviously, you need to remove the peepal sapling from your terrace, as the roots will further widen the crack and affect the terrace slab. You could however, try to grow it in a pot, but I suggest you read more about growing bonsai in order to be successful in your attempt.
Admin
Please Answer My Query Please
I live in part of a large house facing north north east. I live in the west pArt of the house I have a road on the west out of which I have constructed a small lawn along the western part of the house using a small wall of one half feet and filling mud in it. Moreover o. The south west corner of the house I have a small octagonal room with a mezzanine. On the ground floor is a bed room. On the top is a jaccuzzi. I am planning to extend the outer boundary of my house in the north now. ,What am I doing wrong or if all is right can I plant some tree like bamboo in south west corner of the new lawn.
Dear Mr Sameer,
The west tends to get very hot and so it is generally advisable to have tall, shady trees/shrubs on this side, to reduce the heat. however, in your case as you have a road on the west and you live on this side of the house, you will be deriving most of your light from here and so it’s better not to block off the light. But if you can have a tall plant like a bamboo on the south west, without it obstructing the light to your house, then go ahead. But remember that the bamboo grows very fast ands can become overwhelming – it’s shade may not allow the lawn to thrive. So make sure the plant doesn’t obstruct or overwhelm by regular pruning. Otherwise go in for some other shady shrub or tree like a mango or jackfruit tree.
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Dear Sir,
I have a plot of 120×60 feet. Roads north and east side. (east side road 120ft). west and south sides are other houses. south side there is an empty space of approximately 20ft x 60 ft. I am planning to plant the trees and maintain the garden. Many people are suggesting me to construct another compound wall so that this space will be separated. They say that back side (south side) space should not be vacant and even it should not be with Garden/trees. Is this true? appreciate your guidance.
Dear Mr Narayanaswamy,
I understand from your query that you have unused area behind your building towards the South. In that case it is a good idea to have a garden with tall, shady trees as this will block out the hot afternoon sunrays projected from the South and West. There is no need to have a seperating compound wall, but instead you could have tall trees as the barrier between the house and the garden.
Admin
Quite informative
But specifically would like to know more about bamboo trees in the house garden…
some say it isnt good to have a bamboo at home according to hindu tradition, but its so pleasant to see the colors of the bamboo…. could anyone throw light on this topic
Hi Mr Praveen,
Vastu is interpreted differently in various regions and by different practicioners. So you may have heard conflicting opinions on having a bamboo tree in your garden.
But if I apply logic and reasoning, I think it is not a good idea to have a bamboo plant because it is a very fast growing, tall plant with lot of foliage and very invasive as it spreads by running rhizomes. So a single bamboo plant could transform into a forest in very short time and block off most of the light and air to a house. But like you say, it looks very aesthetic with its yellow trunks hiding between the long, green leafy blades. So maybe if you have a large plot like a farm, you can have a clump of bamboo basically from an aesthetic point of view.
Of course in feng shui, it is considered an auspicious plant as it is a symbol of long life and strength – basically because it is a highly evolved grass that has withstood time. But if you notice, even in feng shui only small bamboo shoots are encouraged to be used in jars in the house.
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Hi Hans,
Thank you for the appreciation. I cannot do anything about others using my material. But I don’t mind if they give a link to my post.
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Sir/Ma am,
Is it good to have moeny plant in house according to vastu shastra? Please let me know It’s in my florida room. It is good place for it or not?
Hi Sumit,
Living, healthy plants in a house symbolize life and vitality and they add colour to your space. Use plants that are vibrant, healthy and lush. They should be placed in the eastern parts of the house since they will be flooded with morning sunlight. Place a money plant in the eastern section of the main room, namely the living room.
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I want tp plant Bilva Tree in my farm house.can you plaese suggest me where it should be planted. ( which direction and which position. Behind the House or infront of House. Or away from house any where within the farm . There is Villa with swimming Pool in the South west direction of Farm House. The swimming Pool is bacyard of the Villa that is to the south of the Villa. The Villa is contructed as per Vastu.
Please guide
Hi Naresh Pise,
The Bilva tree is a sacred tree, usually found in Shiva temples since this tall, tri-folate leafy tree is associated with the hindu god. It is a medicinal tree used for treating some ailments. It can be planted anywhere for example in a farm. However, keep in mind that there is the danger of falling fruits which are very hard and heavy. They can cause damage to persons and buildings. So keep the tree away from the buildings.
Admin
what plants can i keep in my house and in what direction
HI Deepak,
Any plant that is useful by way of fruits, flowers and medicinal value can be kept in a garden. But avoid tall, bushy trees in the North, East and North-East. Please refer my post.
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Dear Sir/Mam and hello every one
My House is north facing, and land is also facing north to the road. I would like to plant a Mango tree in souch or South East direction,
I have planted a small Banana Tree in my house, some one is suggesting me to remove the plant immediately. What should I do now. Your suggestions is highly appreciated.
Hi Krishna,
It is advisable to have more trees on the south, west and south-west sides, to serve as a buffer to the afternoon heat. It is better to keep the north and east sides more open as it will allow the useful morning sunlight into the house. as far as I know, useful trees like banana, mango, jackfruit, flowering shrubs etc are worth having in any house garden.
Admin
Very informative. I further wish to know where should we plant bamboo trees in our industrial compound. Someone said they should not be directly visible. Please advise
Hi Abhishek,
Bamboo is a fast growing plant of the grass family and so you should restrict it’s spread. It is preferable to have it in the South West.
Admin
very very informative and useful
Hi Ritu,
Thank you for your encouraging comments. As an Architect practicing in Bangalore, I want to share my knowledge and experience in Vastu, in a scientific way, so that you will understand why Vastu is so popular and meaningful even today. However, this site is still under construction and it may take some time for me to put up all the information that I want to. So kindly bear with me.
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