There’s something particularly invigorating about being surrounded by plants. Houseplants not only appear appealing—they produce a sense of calm, enhance well-being, and, in so many cultures, are said to bring good luck and fortune. If you’re establishing your collection or simply introducing a splash of the outdoors into your home, selecting the right plants can contribute to the energy of your home. Here are ten of the luckiest and most positive houseplants to bring good energy and new growth into your life.
10. Fittonia (Nerve Plant)
This little charmer is more than cute, leaves. Famous for its bright veins, Fittonia represents new beginnings and stamina. It’s particularly prized by those who are experiencing changes or challenges in their life. Pet-friendly and low-maintenance, it loves high humidity and gentle, filtered light. Fittonia is all about assisting you in growing out of what you’re going through.
9. Burgundy Rubber Tree
Deep emerald leaves with burgundy undertones make this plant elegant and earthy. In Feng Shui, it symbolizes strength, change, and harmony, particularly if placed in a northeast corner. This plant doesn’t require much: merely bright, indirect light and a weekly watering. The ultimate combination of beauty and meaning.
8. Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)
This sunny little plant puts a caring vibe into any room. Commonly tied to fertility and soft growth, it’s perfect for inspiring creativity and supporting emotional health. The Baby Rubber Plant is easy to please—bright, indirect light and occasional misting will suffice.
7. Bird of Paradise
Seeking a statement plant that also picks up your mood? The Bird of Paradise does both. Representing joy, love, and freedom, this tropical showstopper is famous for its dramatic foliage and energetic vibe. It adores sunlight—plenty of it—and requires watering once a week. With this one, you’ll feel like you’re in your paradise.
6. Anthurium Clarinervium
With its dramatic heart-shaped leaves and soft texture, this plant is not only a visual stunner—it also symbolizes love, peace, and healing of the heart. Place it in warm, humid areas with filtered light and water it every couple of days. It’s an ideal plant for designing a relaxing, heartfelt environment.
5. Peacock Plant (Calathea roseopicta)
Dedicated to its feather-patterned leaves, the Peacock Plant adds both aesthetic appeal and emotional stability. It’s also reported to provide a feeling of calmness and balance, so it’s perfect for offices or meditation spaces. This one prefers humidity and filtered light, with an occasional watering once or twice a week.
4. Peace Lily
Low-maintenance and elegant, the Peace Lily is the epitome of serenity and harmony. It cleans the air and brings a quiet, peaceful energy to any space. Water it when the soil is dry to the touch and steer clear of direct sunlight. Feng Shui consultant Anjie Cho loves this plant for fomenting inner peace energy throughout your home.
3. Areca Palm
Seeking a plant that’s a symbol of health and abundance? The Areca Palm is for you. With its delicate, arching fronds, it’s an air purifier by nature and adds a calming tropical touch. Place it in moderate indirect light and water every 7–10 days to maintain those lush and full fronds.
2. Golden Pothos (Devil’s Ivy)
This vining plant is commonly associated with wealth and prosperity. Its good luck-inducing heart-shaped leaves bring fortune and prosperity, and it’s almost impossible to harm—perfect for those just starting. Pothos can withstand low light and irregular watering, but still manages to flourish, lighting up any room and improving your mood.
1. Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)
The final symbol of prosperity and good fortune, the Money Tree, is frequently kept in the home or office to draw financial success and prosperity. Low maintenance, it flourishes in bright, filtered light and must be watered only once every 1–2 weeks. To achieve the best energy flow, situate it by the doorway or in the southeast area of your environment.
Where and How to Place Them for Maximum Benefit
To maximize the benefits of your lucky plants, observe a few Feng Shui fundamentals: position them in entryways, stay away from cluttered spaces, and do not allow them to exist in poor conditions. The southeast quadrant of your home is commonly associated with wealth and prosperity and is an excellent location for your Pothos or Money Tree.
Avoid plants that could have stagnant or harsh energy. Cacti, bonsai, weeping figs, and dried flowers are usually considered to be unlucky because they are sharp or static. Dynamic, flowing energy is invited by healthy, thriving plants—so tend your greenery well, and it will pay you back with more than simply good looks.
Adding lucky plants to your space isn’t just superstition—it’s about establishing an environment that nourishes your health, encourages development, and mirrors your intention. Select plants with your lifestyle in mind and observe as your environment—and energy—start to flourish.