20 lucky Feng Shui plants to grow around your house

Plants, gardens, or landscaping can be a good way to enhance the lucky energy of property, increase the value of the house, and bring you ongoing beauty and enjoyment.

Some plants are more traditionally valued as good Feng Shui plants. These plants or flowers are associated with prosperity, abundance, growth, beauty, or strength. Some are related to Chinese culture and climate. Others are more universal.

Plant what grows well in your planting zone. Keeping the plants thriving and healthy is the basis of good Feng Shui planting.

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The 20 popular Feng Shui plants that can bring good luck

(1) Plum Blossom

(2) Orchid

(3) Bamboo

(4) Chrysanthemum

These 4 plants are traditionally called “the 4 gentlemen” in Chinese culture. They are widely seen in Chinese ink paintings. They represent good virtue and noble characters just like the personalities of the classic scholars or gentlemen.

(5) Peony

The peony flower is associated with the royal family in Chinese history. They collect rare varieties from various parts of the country. So peony represents high ranking, wealth, and prosperity. Even though the flowers don’t last very long, the size and beauty of the bloom make it worthwhile to grow in your garden.

Peony flower is often the subject in Chinese ink painting too. People like to hang the peony paintings in the living room to bring the energy of good fortune.

(6) Orange or tangerine plant

You can often see the display of tangerine plants with plenty of fruits hanging during Chinese New Year. The orange or tangerine represents abundance and wealth luck. Chinese just love the round, full shape, and bright orange color fruits. It is a very cheerful plant.

(7) Gourd

(8) Squash

Both gourd and squash have big, full fruits. They are symbols of abundant harvest and prosperity. Pumpkin has similar meanings.

The Chinese gourd, or Hulu, is one classical Feng Shui cure to absorb negative energy, store medicine, and bring good health.

They grow easily and quickly in the right weather. It is a joy to see a lot of these round, big gourds or squashes hanging in your backyard.

(9) Pomegranate

Because of the number of seeds in a pomegranate, it is believed to bring you good baby luck. If you are newly wedded and want to have more kids, this is the plant to grow.

The bright red color is also very auspicious in Chinese culture.

(10) Evergreen trees: Pine, Juniper, Cypress

This covers all types of evergreen trees, including pine, juniper, cypress, and others. Because they thrive in harsh winter, they are symbols of strength and vitality.

When most plants and flowers are dormant in the winter, it is precious to see greens and growth. They are the must-haves in every home garden.

(11) Jasmin

(12) Gardenia

(13) Magnolia Alba

(14) Osmanthus (Tea Olive)

(15) Camellia

These plants all have fragrant flowers. A nice fragrance can transform and elevate the space to another level. It is a simple way to add good energy to your house.

Depends on your location, some plants are easier to grow than others. Pick a fragrant flower that suits your local weather with the smell you enjoy. That should bring out the best bloom in your home.

Some plants are also used as a tea or herbal medicine such as the Osmanthus (Tea Olive).

(16) Lotus

(17) Waterlily

These are 2 very similar water plants with beautiful blooms. They are highly valued in China because they have roots in the mud but bloom above the water with such purity. No matter your background, you can grow into the ideal person with dignity.

You can see lotus or water lily flowers in the old Chinese ink paintings a lot too.

(18) Peach Blossom

The peach blossom is the symbol of romance and relationship in Feng Shui. Naturally, growing healthy and beautiful peach trees can potentially increase your romance luck.

The fruits are very auspicious too. Peaches are juicy and fragrant. It is often a birthday present in many historical stories.

(19) Lucky bamboo

Similar to the regular bamboo, the lucky bamboo has sections that keep growing taller. It symbolizes stepping up in your career or social status.

Bamboo or lucky bamboo is also related to intelligence or exam luck. If you need to study to pass exams, this is a good plant to keep at home.

The lucky bamboo can be grown easily in water, so it is a very popular lucky feng shui plant.

(20) Jade plant (Money plant)

The jade plant has thick leaves with dark green color. It is often referred to as a money plant in feng shui. There are many plants also called money plants. They usually have big and lush green leaves, representing wealth and abundance.

Since you don’t need to water them all the time. The jade plant is an easy plant to keep healthy.

House plant tip: adding something red

One tradition of indoor house plants is to add something red color. You can tie red ribbons or use a pot with red color. People believe the red color has the most Yang energy, and it can balance the Yin nature of the plant.

Too many house plants indoors can turn the space into too much Yin. Besides adding something red, keep bright lighting and proper air ventilation will ensure the health of both plants and people living here.

It does require attention and labor to take care of plants for maximum health. If you put in the effort to give what plants need, you will be rewarded with beautiful, vibrant plants and positive energy!