5 Plants Believed To Attract Prosperity And Wealth Into Homes
The ancient Chinese practice of feng shui believes that certain plants bring good luck, wealth, and prosperity to the homes they inhabit. And if you’ve ever felt like your home could use some good fortune, look no further than these five houseplants.
What is Feng Shui?
Translating to wind and water in English, feng shui is the arrangement of decoration, furniture, and plants to create harmony and balance in your home environment. The energy, “chi,” positively influences one’s well-being and fortune.
Here are five plants that have lucky qualities for attracting good luck and abundance.
1. Money tree plant (Pachira Aquatica)
The money tree plant is one of the most well-known plants for attracting wealth. The plants shape resembles a coin while its leaves look like five fingers. The leaves symbolise the five Feng Shui elements, wood, fire, metal, earth, and water.
Additionally, this plant is given to business owners in hopes of bringing good fortune. Also, these plants can grow up to 8 inches tall in their pots and are put near the front door of homes.
2. Jade plant (Crassula Ovata)
The Jade plant, with its thick round leaves, can grow with minimal care in challenging conditions. Due to their low moisture needs, they should not be overwatered. Jade plants are associated with wealth and prosperity due to their coin-shaped leaves that resemble jade coins.
In addition, like the money tree plant, Jade plants are popular housewarming and business-opening gifts. Also, they are commonly placed near entrances or south-facing positions.
3. Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, the snake plant has wide strap-like green leaves with cross stripes that gave it the nickname, “snake plant.” The plant is absorbs negative energy and gets rid of jealousy and negativity. It is advised to keep it in a room where conflict often happens. Furthermore, it has exceptional air-purifying properties. It emits oxygen and removes harmful chemicals such as benzene, xylene, and toluene from the air.
4. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)
The peace lily is a plant known for its white flowers and green foliage. It reduces negativity and stress, making it an excellent addition to hectic areas like the office. Peace lilies represent tranquility, harmony, and balance. They are usually given to people as housewarming gifts, get-well gifts, and to celebrate a new baby.
In addition, Feng Shui recommends placing peace lily plants in north-facing directions. Interestingly, the plant thrives with minimal care. It only needs moderate light and water for it to grow.
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5. Orchids
Probably the most expensive and hardest-to-grow the plant on this list, orchids symbolise purity, inner peace, and strength. Orchids have over 35,000 varieties and they have different meanings for various cultures. The name itself is from the Greek word “orchis” which means testicles. Moreover, in Ancient Greece, women would eat the plant bulbs if they wanted to conceive a female child. While men would eat them if they wanted a male child.
In the Victorian era, white orchids were a symbol of wealth. And in Japan, they symbolise royalty. Finally, in Feng Shui, bring luck in love and protect lovers’ relationships.
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