Friday the 13th is just around the corner! While you may normally be very cautious on such a day, there are some plant superstitions that bring nothing but good luck. Here at Leafscape, we believe you should have good luck all year round, so here are some positive tips of the trade to put those negative notions to rest!
The Fern
Ferns are good luck! It is said that the uncurled fronds of a male fern were gathered at midsummer, then dried and carried for good luck. All ferns are powerful and protective plants. When burned indoors, they produce a very strong wall of protection; burned outdoors, they produce rain.
The Acorn
It was once believed that acorns placed on the windowsill guarded a house against fires and damage caused by lightening strikes. Seeing that oak trees surround us here in Arkansas, we figured this one may be useful! This particular superstition can be traced back to the legend that the great god Thor once sheltered from a thunderstorm under a mighty oak tree.
The Houseleek
It is still believed that houseleeks growing on the outside walls and/or roof of a house bring phenomenal good luck to all inhabitants of the home. Houseleeks are also said to protect a house against lightning strikes and fire. For this reason, it is traditional to plant them as close to the house as possible upon moving in. It is also very common for many Welsh families, who dwell within thatch-roofed cottages, to plant houseleeks on their rooftops for good luck.
Now that we’ve given our 2 cents worth, you can throw those adverse opinions about Friday the 13th to the curb! Here at Leafscape, Friday the 13th doesn’t scare us, we know the benefits of bringing plants into your office or home can provide!