Magick Seeds

Witchness Protection
Feb 3, 2021
5 min read

Welcome back to another post! We are so grateful to have all of you and are eager to share all that we know! This post will be added to semi-regularly, but we wanted to give you something to get you started. All things have magical properties, but today we are going to channel our inner Green Witch and show you some of those amazing metaphysical properties found in common houseplants and herbs! A lot of this information is available on the web, but it doesn’t carry the same panache as when it is written by us! Below is the beautiful greenhouse in which we had the pleasure of working before we started law school Witch dreamland.

What Are Houseplants, Anyways?

Some of you may be looking at your thumbs and saying “well mine are as black as night. I can’t grow anything!” You are not alone! They are living beings and like puppies and kittens, require special knowledge. Knowledge, we hope to get you started on today! One thing you should know is that houses are like Alcatraz to plants. They want to be outside! (Yes, even the so-called houseplant). Plants, typically tropical, are often called houseplants because they require very little sun. Mind you, we said "very little" NOT "no sun." “But the tropics are hot and sunny!” Yes, but these buggers grow under the canopies of trees and are shielded from the sun. They will get sunburnt if you place them in a sunny window! Yes, you read that right, the sun will burn their leaves! So, do you plant a favor and if I say “partial shade” or "part shade" don’t put that little baby in a window that gets sun all day.

Fun fact. Almost any plant can be an indoor plant, even succulents, queens of the sun. If you really want an “outdoor” plant indoors you can acclimate it to your house’s environment. This usually takes about a month. All you do, starting with one hour, bring your plant inside, and then after that hour is up, put it back outside. Repeat until you reach a full 24 hours and then your plant will be acclimated to its new home. Note. Plants are like people. They hate change. All forms of it. Please put your baby in the same place each time you bring it inside or you will have to start over!

The Sun v The Shade

“All plants love the sun!” Fake news. Plants, as you may have guessed, are kind of like a lot of things, and this time they are like fish! Some fish live deep in the ocean and others live close to the surface. Depends on the fish. Depends on the plant. Essentially you’ll see things like “shade,” “partial shade,” “part sun,” "indirect sun," and “full sun”. These are all how they sound. A good habit to get into if you want to be an avid gardener is to create a spreadsheet of your plants needs and use that to create a schedule. Apps like Sweepy are great not only for cleaning, but also remembering to water your babies!

Water

Plants need varying amounts of water. You can drown a plant and you can give different plant not enough. But how do you know how much water? Don’t worry I tell you the water requirements for each plant below. See? You’re well on your way to becoming an expert gardener. A good rule of "green" thumb (hehe) is to stick your finger in the dirt. No, not on top of, but in the yes, dirty dirt! Then if it is dry give'r a drink. If it is moist water him on the next cycle you have scheduled. You'll eventually get to know your plants like you know when your doggo needs to go to the O-U-T-S-I-D-E. We have to spell if cuz our pupper loses his brain if we mention it.

Soil

Do not underestimate the importance of soil! Good soil is vital and there are so many kinds out there. For outdoor and indoor gardening of any kind use Fafard potting mix. If you want to plant in the ground, then mix the potting mix with your dirt 50/50. Organic soil always for herbs and veggies. Be careful about the ingredients in your organic soil. We recommend Ocean Forest from FoxFarm. Some of them stink!

Houseplants

Snake Plant

Metaphysical

Protection; Healing; Learn new things; Resist problems; Strength; Expand ability to work in general

Sunlight

bright/indirect

Water

once a month

Pets

Toxic

Notes

DO NOT DROWN IT

Aglaonema

Metaphysical

Good luck

Sunlight

bright/indirect

Water

every two weeks

Pets

Toxic

Notes

Requires trimming when bottom leaves start to die to promote new growth; Comes in several colors

Dieffenbachia

Metaphysical

Protect against negative energy

Sunlight

bright/indirect

Water

once a week

Pets

Toxic

Notes

Requires trimming when bottom leaves start to die to promote new growth

Elephant Ear

Metaphysical

Seizing opportunities even when they are risky

Sunlight

Depends on the variety (explained in notes)

Water

2x a week

Pets

Toxic

Notes

2 types: shade loving and sun loving (if it faces up = sun; vise versa); Requires trimming. Will only hold 3 leaves per stem at a time. When a new one is growing, one of the old ones will start to wither. Cut this one off and save its leaf for spells.

African Violet

Metaphysical

Loyalty; Devotion; Faithfulness

Sunlight

bright/indirect

Water

when bowl is empty (see notes)

Pets

Non-Toxic

Notes

Requires special African violet soil; Water from the bottom using a plastic dish at the base; Special African violet fertilizer every 2 weeks

Any fern

Metaphysical

Humility; Sincerity; Family; Hope; New life; New beginnings; Youth; Good luck for new lovers

Sunlight

indirect

Water

once a week

Pets

Non-Toxic

Notes

If it looks burnt it is getting too much sun

Prayer Plant

Metaphysical

Gratitude

Sunlight

shade

Water

once a week

Pets

Non-Toxic

Notes

Put rocks about an inch deep inside the bottom of pot - put soil over that; If leaves get dry water more often, but don't drown it

Aloe

Metaphysical

Protection; Cleansing; Healing; Good luck

Sunlight

lots of sunshine, though you can acclimate them to enjoy the shade.

Water

once a month

Pets

Toxic

Notes

Desert plants - DO NOT DROWN

Herbs

Bay Laurel

Metaphysical

Protection from psychic attacks; Boosting general magic; Aiding psychic development

Sunlight

bright - some shade

Water

every other day

Chives

Metaphysical

Protection; Divination; Breaking hexes; Love; Weight loss; Repel evil Spirits; Warding negativity; Healing disease

Sunlight

bright/ indirect

Water

every other day

Notes

Leave 2 inches of growth when cutting

Mint

Metaphysical

Healing; Protection; Prosperity; Good spirits; Banish negative energy

Sunlight

bright/ indirect

Water

every other day

Notes

Trailing which makes it really pretty in a hanging basket

Thyme

Metaphysical

Courage; Purification; Beauty; Dreams; Banishing negativity; Clairvoyance; Psychic development

Sunlight

bright/ indirect

Water

every other day

Notes

Trailing which makes it really pretty in a hanging basket

Oregano

Metaphysical

Wards off negative magic and energies; Happiness; Joy in marriage; Protection; Peace

Sunlight

bright strong light (at least 6 hrs)

Water

when surface is dry

Parsley

Metaphysical

Death; Protection; Purification; Love; Lust

Sunlight

bright strong light (at least 6 hrs)

Water

everyday

Rosemary

Metaphysical

Protection; Can attract fae; Peaceful sleep and dreams; Banishing, Healing, Love, Lust, Mental clarity, Youth, Dispelling negativity, Purifying; Cleansing, Strength, Wishes, Beauty, Luck, Rituals for the dead, Memory; Remembrance

Sunlight

bright strong light (at least 6 hrs)

Water

every other day

Notes

1-4 sprigs harvesting at a time

Chamomile

Metaphysical

Luck; Attract love; Gambling; Remove curses; Help induce sleep; Prosperity; Meditation; Cleansing; Un-crossing; Un-hexing

Sunlight

8 hours of full sun

Water

1 inch of water per week

Well that’s all for now. You can use dried herbs and plants in spell jars and incense. Alternatively, with fresh herbs and plants you can keep them growing around your home to benefit from their positive effects. We will be adding to this as time goes on, so check back regularly. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. Follow us on Instagram @witchnessprotection. Send us a message if you enjoyed this! We love getting your encouragement!

Here are my babies:

Desert babies