Is keeping plants on the staircase bad

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Dear cecil,
I read somewhere that one should not keep any plants on the staircase. Is it true. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
Frankly, in my opinion, this has more to do with `safety' than Feng Shui.
Usually, one would not expect a broad staircase unless it is a building or a large house where three persons or more can walk side-by-side going up or down the stairs.
Imagine if the staircase is sufficient for one or one and a-half person's body width to walk thru.
If the plant has extended leaves, I really cannot imagine that one will not brush against the leaves.
Looking at it from a light hearted moment, imagine placing catus plants and having a pet e.g. dog or cat or the wind blowing and toppling the catus plant.
What happens if a loved one accidently steps on the catcus? And get hurt?
The Traditional Feng Shui concept is to instead place a mirror at the staircase landing. The purpose, is that Qi can `move' upwards. Well this is the only `valid' concept advised by some Traditional FS Masters. But don't because, of what I said and you go and get a mirror. I believe this is not `correct'.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/20/00 2:07:16 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
I read somewhere that one
should not keep any plants on
the staircase. Is it true.
Thanks.