Indoor house plants are considered to be a very precious addition to the living space in Feng Shui as these bring in positive energies to the house.
Rubber Plant
Scientifically known as Ficus elastia, rubber plants have broad, leathery leaves that have a glossy finish. This indoor house plant has leaves that range from dark green to burgundy, depending on the variety. They grow well in indirect bright light. Rubber plants at home are supposed to bring in positivity. According to Feng Shui, the Rubber Plant’s stem and leaves represent the wood element that promotes personal growth. Place the rubber plant in the southwest direction of the living room for channelising positive energy inside the house.
Orchid Plant
Orchids are known for their symmetrically arranged petals that stand for peace and balance in Feng Shui. While growing orchids at home, they need to be placed in a place with a good amount of lighting for them to grow properly. The Orchid Plants have aerial roots that absorb moisture and nutrients from the environment. Sometimes, these roots can be seen growing outside the pot. Placing orchids right near the entrance door of the house can help elevate the Feng Shui of the house.
Money Tree
The Money Tree, also known as Pachira aquatica has a braided trunk and green leaves that resemble hands with fingers. This Feng Shui houseplant plant often finds place in home and office owing to it being believed to wade negative energy and bring good luck. While the braided trunk is to lock the fortune, the leaves in the shape of five fingers stand for the five elements of nature- earth, fire, metal, water and wood. Akin to other indoor plants, the money tree needs indirect light and should be watered regularly. In Feng Shui, the southeast area is associated with money. So, its recommended to place the Money Tree in the southeast areas of the house or office.
Cast Iron Plant
The Cast Iron Plant whose scientific name is Aspidistra elatior is a houseplant that has connections with Feng Shui. It portrays strength and endurance and thrives in low lighting conditions. Keeping this plant in the house gives positivity in terms of strength to the people living in the house. The plant is also known to have air- purifying qualities. These plants if kept outside the main door can prevent negative energies from entering the house.
Lucky Bamboo
This is an ornamental plant belonging to the Dracaena genus and is associated with Feng Shui. It can be arranged in several shapes and sizes and are placed in small pots filled with water and pebbles. According to Feng Shui, each number of stalks of the Lucky Bamboo has a different meaning.
- Keep three stalks of Lucky Bamboo in the southeast corner of your house as it is associated with wealth.
- Six or more stalks in the living room will usher in good luck to the entire house.
- Feng Shui recommends keeping four stalks in the northern area of the house for better job prospects.
- Never place Lucky Bamboo in the negative areas of the house- like the bathroom.
The Lucky Bamboo plant requires indirect sunlight and grows well in moist soil or water. Note that if planted in water, change the water regularly so that the plant doesn’t suffer root rot.
Jade plant
In Feng Shui, the Jade plant also known as the Crassula ovata brings prosperity, luck and lot of positive energy in the living as well as working space. This plant is also believed to bring in financial success when placed at home or in the work place. It is believed that if the Jade plant if placed in the traditional money area of Feng Shui- the southeast corner of the house or office will bring monetary success to you.
Basil
Basil in Feng Shui is considered as a very positive plant. The plant has properties that can clean the negative energy from your living space. It is associated with wealth and also promotes health and well-being. Placing Basil in the southeast corner of the house may result in positive and financial soundness. Also, since Basil is a very good ingredient and use widely in cooking, placing this plant in the kitchen brings good luck. Direction wise its best if basil is placed in southeast direction of the house for positivity and wealth. For relationships to work and strengthen, it is recommended to place the basil plant in the southwest corner of the house.
Peace lily
Peace Lily in Feng Shui is considered as a very positive plant. It is a water-loving plant and water is one of the five elements on which the Feng Shui principles work. When you explore the placement of Peace Lily, you have some good options based on your requirement. For instance, north and east directions are favourable for peace lily. This is because, north is the direction of the water element and the east is the direction of the wood element – both of which are important in Feng Shui. Placing the peace lily plant in the south east is believed to bring fortune. In fact, this plant is also kept in homes to wade away the stagnant energy that may be present in the house.
Snake plant
The wood element of a snake plant stands for growth and constant positive expansion of life. It fosters positive energy flow. It is recommended to place this plant in the east facing direction of the house.
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Aloe Vera
In Feng Shui, objects that point upwards symbolise growth. These are considered auspicious for homes and so Aloe Vera is highly sought after. They bring in positivity in the house. They possess healing energy and so is recommended to be grown in homes. Place the Aloe Vera in the east or north for abundance. Â
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Fern
The wood element in fern brings in positive flow of energy. Considered to have a potent Qi, one has to keep fern plants in the south east facing direction for maximum benefits.
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Rose
In Feng Shui, roses promote happiness and love. These also are for healing purposes. Keeping a rose plant in the house is good for the family and this is recommended to be kept in front of the house.
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Orange Jasmine
Orange Jasmine makes up for appositive environment and a grand ambience. This is a fire element plant and the reason why it is recommended to be kept in house is that it can maintain balance of other elements in the house. South facing areas are most favourable for Orange Jasmine.
Common Jasmine
Common Jasmine should be placed facing the east direction. This is considered to bring positivity in the house.
Chinese Money Plant
The south-east corner of the house is associated with wealth and so the Chinese money plant is recommended to be kept here. Note that the Chinese money plant doesn’t require too much of sunlight as it my burn. Indirect sunlight is what is needed for the plants to grow better.
Succulents
According to Feng Shui, succulents should be placed at the entrance of the house so that it can bring in wealth, positivity and abundance inside the house.
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Swedish Ivy
Swedish Ivy stands for friendship and generosity. This requires bright light. For best results, place these plants in the Southeast direction.
Rose of Jericho
This is a spike moss that can survive without water for many years. It is also known was the Resurrection plant. Place it in the south-facing window, as per Feng Shui.
Lavender
Lavender is best beneficial when placed in the Northwest facing direction. The plant is associated with growth, travel and knowledge. It has healing properties and calms the surrounding.
Begonia
This is an important plant for maintaining relationship. The plant is associated with the earth element and should be placed in the Southwest direction.
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Keeping Feng Shui plants in your house is very auspicious. However, when you place, ensure that you avoid plants like tamarind, Bonsai, cotton plants, dead plants and weeping figs as these are considered to bring bad luck in Feng Shui if placed at home.
FAQs
Which indoor plant brings good luck?
Lucky Bamboo, Money Plant, Money Tree, Snake Plant, Peace Lily, Orchids, Rubber Plant,Jade Plant are some plants that bring good luck.
What plant means good luck?
The bamboo plant stands for good luck and is also known as lucky bamboo plant.
Which plant is positive energy as per Vastu?
As per vastu plants like coconut, lime and pine bring good health and hence positive energy in the house.
Which plant is best for indoors according to Vastu?
One of the best plant for indoors according to Vastu is Tulsi.
Which indoor plant is good for success?
According to Feng Shui, Jade plant ushers success, prosperity and positive energy.
Which plants should be kept in front of house?
Plants like Tulsi, ashoka, snake plant, money plant, lavender plant, bamboo plant, neem tree and peace lily are recommended to be kept in front of the house.
Which plant attracts money?
According to Feng Shui, keeping ferns near your home or office entrance can attract money.
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