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5 Houseplants to Bring Good Luck to Your Home

Discover the meaning behind them, plus care tips to help them thrive



Did you know that you can up your expressive game with lucky houseplants? Some houseplants have historically been considered lucky in different cultures and practices, which is why many people continue to choose them for their homes. Just like the lucky plants you grow in your yard, different houseplants symbolize different things and can be used in different ways to apply their meanings. For example, feng shui plants are used to bring positive energy to interiors and can be placed in specific areas of the home to reap their benefits.

Here, we take a look at the houseplants that are considered the luckiest and why this happens. Plus, a plant expert shares tips on growing them successfully


1. Chinese Money Plant



You can easily grow a Chinese money plant. They are sun-loving houseplants with succulent, round leaves that resemble coins.


In Chinese culture, these plants are associated with wealth and prosperity, thanks to their round, flat leaves, and having one in your possession is thought to bring good luck. ‘Keep the plant moist, but not wet,’ advises Julie Bowden-Davies, indoor plant expert at Healthy Houseplants.


2. Aglaonema ‘White Kiwi’



With so many Chinese evergreen varieties to choose from, finding the right one for your home can be overwhelming. Well, if you’re looking for something that can bring good luck, opt for Aglaonema ‘White Kiwi’ – a beautiful white, spotted, leafy plant. ‘According to feng shui, this plant is said to bring positive energy and good fortune to a space,’ explains Julie. ‘One of the reasons it’s considered a lucky plant is because of how easy it is to grow,’ she adds.


As Julie points out, caring for a Chinese evergreen is straightforward. They are indoor low-light plants, can tolerate short periods of drought, and don’t grow very quickly, so they should be repotted every three years on average.


3. Lucky Bamboo



It’s no surprise that lucky bamboo is on the list of lucky houseplants, as its name suggests. It gets its fortune from Asian cultures that value its fast-growing indoor plant nature and easy propagation, among other factors. However, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to get the most out of your lucky bamboo. The number of stems on your lucky bamboo can mean different things. For example, one stem is a symbol of a meaningful life, two are lucky in love, and three are a symbol of happiness and longevity.


According to Feng Shui, you can place lucky bamboo in certain areas of your home to influence the good luck it brings. A big part of this is growing lucky bamboo in optimal conditions with plenty of sunlight. “This plant is grown in water, so make sure to change the water every one to two weeks,” notes Julie. “Generally, they don’t need to be fertilized if they’re grown in well or tap water.” But, if you grow them in RO or filtered water, fertilize them every three months with a ¼ strength liquid fertilizer in fresh water,' she advises.


4. Peace Lilies



Indoor flowering plants not only bring beautiful additions, color, and form to houseplant displays, but they also help set a good precedent in your home. Peace lilies - available at The Chill - are a particularly popular choice of lucky houseplant for this reason. 'Peace lilies are called the resurrection plant because they are associated with death and rebirth,' Julie explains. 'They are drought-tolerant and will come back to life without being watered,' she adds.


To care for peace lilies and keep them blooming, place your peace lily in a bright, indirect light spot. 'Despite their drought tolerance, it's best to keep the soil moist, but not soggy,' Julie adds. Prolonged drought can cause Peace Lilies to turn yellow or even cause Peace Lilies to wilt. Be sure to deadhead Peace Lilies once they have finished blooming. This will encourage new growth and repeat blooms.


5. Jade Plant



The jade plant is considered one of the most revered plants for attracting wealth and prosperity, says Julie. This is because the leaves of these plants resemble jade stones. That’s why it’s a popular practice to place a jade plant in certain areas of your home, such as your workspace or entryway. Not only that, jade plants are easy to care for and keep happy. “They’re succulents, so let the soil dry out before watering,” notes Julie. When watering a jade plant, making sure it’s dry first will prevent houseplant root rot problems and stop your jade plant from shedding leaves.

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