Usher in the New Year with good luck and positive energy. According to Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese philosophy that focuses on arranging belongings to achieve harmony, certain plants can invite luck into your life and home.
Plants can also aid in more than just good fortune, though. Time Magazine reports that indoor plants have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, sharpen attention, boost productivity, and increase happiness. We’ve rounded up the top seven easy-to-care-for good luck plants that can help you ring in the new year on a positive note.
The Money Tree
Scientific name: Pachira aquatica
As the name suggests, the Money Tree symbolizes good fortune, abundance, and prosperity. If one of your goals is to make or save more money, add this plant to your home. Place your money tree in the southeast portion of your house or the southeast corner of your office.
Money trees are notoriously hard to kill. They do best in bright but indirect light but can also tolerate low light conditions for long periods. They only require water about once every week or two.
Jade Plant
Scientific name: Crassula ovata
The Jade plant is a succulent with origins in Mozambique and South Africa. This popular houseplant can bring good luck when placed at the home’s entrance. When placed in a southeast location of the house, the Jade plant is rumored to bring wealth and prosperity. Don’t put a Jade plant in the bathroom or bedroom, though, as those locations can reduce the plant’s positivity.
Place your Jade plant in bright, indirect light for at least six hours daily. Only water when the soil is dry — overwatering will lead to root rot.
Ginseng Ficus
Scientific name: Ficus retusa
The Ginseng Ficus is one of the easier-to-grow types of bonsai trees and is native to Southeast Asia. In Feng Shui, the Ginseng Ficus brings harmony and luck. If received as a gift, it brings double the amount of luck.
An indoor Ginseng Ficus does best in places with lots of natural light, such as window sills. It thrives in warm, humid environments but can handle temperatures as low as 60°F. Only water your Ginseng Ficus when the soil is dry to the touch. You can also mist its leaves with a spray bottle.
Snake Plant
Scientific name: Dracaena trifasciata
The Snake Plant, also known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, is a succulent with sword-like leaves that can grow several feet tall. A study by NASA proved that this plant could absorb toxins from the air, helping to purify it. In Feng Shui, the Snake Plant can shield a home from bad energy and attract wealth.
Snake Plants are ideal for beginners. These hardy succulents prefer sunlight but can live in almost all light conditions. Snake plants only need water about every two to four weeks.
Rubber Plant
Scientific name: Ficus elastica
Rubber plants range from medium-sized houseplants to large indoor trees, depending on their age, care, and pot size. They are ideal for those hoping to usher in personal growth in the upcoming year. They also symbolize wealth, abundance, and happiness.
Rubber plants do best in bright but indirect light. (Although they can tolerate lower light conditions for a season.) Water a rubber plant only when the soil is dry. You can also mist the leaves every two weeks to promote light absorption.
Golden Pothos
Scientific name: Epipremnum aureum
Golden Pothos, also known as Devil’s Ivy, is an easy-to-care-for vining plant. Golden Pothos attracts positivity and wealth. Some of the Feng Shui placements for this plant are on top of cabinets and in corners. They cancel out dead energy, bringing positivity into your home.
Golden Pothos prefer warm environments and bright but indirect sunlight. Only water these houseplants when the soil feels dry.
Peace Lily
Scientific name: Spathiphyllum
The Peace Lily is a tropical plant native to South and Central America. They feature shiny green leaves and long white blooms. These plants are known to detoxify the air and promote peace. If you work from home, add a Peace Lily to your desk to promote calmness and bring positive energy to your workspace.
The Peace Lily prefers partial indirect sunlight and a moderate amount of water. Water your Peace Lily only when the top inch of soil is dry. It’s better to underwater than to overwater this type of lucky houseplant.
