Are there good luck plants that can give you luck ? Yeah! If they exist! Check out our exclusive list for growing them indoors as a lucky charm!
Plants are known for giving your garden a fresh and attractive look, but according to some traditions, they can also bring luck and positivity to your home. Here are some good luck plants that can make you lucky!
The best good luck plants
1. Pitcher Plant
Botanical name: Nepenthes
Also known as monkey cups, pitcher plants are very popular for Lunar New Year as they resemble bags of money and are considered lucky.
2. Pachira Money Tree
Botanical name: Pachira aquatica
According to Feng shui, the money tree has magical powers. It brings good luck and makes you lucky.
3. Bonsai Peepal
Botanical name: Ficus religious
Considered a sacred tree in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, you can easily grow this bonsai plant indoors. Bring good luck and positivity to the family.
Fun fact: Ficus religiosa is also known as the Bodhi tree, and Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment under it.
4. Lucky bamboo
Botanical name: Dracaena sanderiana
Lucky bamboo represents the five elements of Feng Shui, a symbol of prosperity and fortune. You can also grow it without soil, in water.
Fun fact : the number of stems represents several meanings.
5. peonies
Botanical name: Paeonia
Grow beautiful peonies for positivity and optimism. They also bring good luck in relationships, harmony, nobility and true love. Grow in the southwest direction of the house.
6. orchids
Botanical name: Orchidaceae
Orchid’s colorful appearance will add instant appeal to your home and also bring fortune and love. According to feng shui, they help you find a good partner.
7. Peace lily
Botanical name: Spathiphyllum wallisii
The elegant white flowers of the peace lily can enhance the beauty of any decor. This plant means peace, purity and harmonizes the energy of the house.
9. Citrus
Said to bring prosperity and positive vibes, these citrus plants also look good and bring luck to your home.
10. Lavender
Botanical name: Lavender
Lavan der is an iconic plant in Vastu Shastra for bringing positive vibes. In addition, according to a study , it helps reduce anxiety and induces a good sleep that promotes well-being.
11. White Narcissus
Botanical name: Narcissus papyraceus
Grow a white daffodil flower in your work area, and it will draw attention to your hard work and talent. This flower is considered auspicious as a Lunar New Year gift to loved ones.
Fun fact : Plant other bulb flowers such as yellow daffodils along with white daffodils as it is believed to enhance career success.
12. Aloe Vera
Botanical name: Aloe barbadensis miller
Aloe vera keeps the air clean, can be prepared as a refreshing drink and, according to Vastu, brings health benefits and luck when kept in the north or east direction.
13. Golden pothos
Botanical name: Epipremnum aureum
The shiny heart-shaped leaves of golden pothos suit any home decor and bring luck and happiness. According to Feng Shui, it attracts wealth.
14. Jade Plant
Botanical name: Crassula ovata
Jade is a dense plant with oval-shaped leaves that resemble jade stone. It is considered a symbol of good luck and wealth due to its evergreen nature.
15. Carmona Bonsai
Botanical name: Carmona microphylla
This flowering bonsai produces pretty white flowers in summer. It is considered auspicious and cultivating it brings good luck, charm and prosperity to homes.
16. Adenium
Botanical name: Adenium obesum
Popular as “ fu gui hua” in Mandarin, which translates to wealth plant. The swollen stem of the plant represents wealth, luck and fortune.
Fun fact: The larger the stem, the greater the chances of good luck!
17. cacti
Botanical name: cacti
The Aztecs in the Mesoamerican culture of Mexico consider flowering cacti to be very lucky. It symbolizes positivity and brings good news to the owner.
18. sage
Botanical name: Salvia officinalis
Sage helps keep evil spirits away. It is also believed that burning sage leaves in the house helps ward off bad luck from the family.
Fun fact: Being an aromatic herb, growing it indoors will help you have a fresh supply all year round.
19. Banyan Bonsai
Botanical name: Ficus benghalensis ‘Bonsai’
Considered a religious plant in Indian culture, growing banyan tree bonsai indoors on your porch or patio can bring positivity and good health to the family.
20. Clover plant
Botanical name: Oxalis
Plants of the Oxalis genus are considered lucky as they signify the Holy Trinity in Irish tradition. You can grow Oxalis triangularis indoors easily.
21. Paper plant
Botanical name: Fatsia japonica
One of the most common plants in Japanese homes, it is considered lucky because its leaves are always odd numbers (7 or 9), and in Japan, odd numbers are considered lucky.