If you’ve ever felt a little lighter after watering your plants or noticed your mood lift in a room full of greenery, you’re not imagining it. Houseplants do more than just brighten a space—they have the power to shift energy, boost well-being, and create a sense of harmony.
From ancient Feng Shui ceremonies to modern-day scientific research—across cultures and centuries—plants have been found to help in maintaining well-being, attracting good luck, and stabilizing mood. Following is our carefully curated selection of the top 10 strongest houseplants that will help you build a home of energy and intention.
10. Fittonia (Nerve Plant)
With its veined, colorful leaves and tight habit, Fittonia brings a little zip to any space. In Feng Shui, it represents determination and forward progress—ideal for breaking through barriers or starting fresh. It’s also pet-friendly and non-toxic to animals, which makes it ideal for pet owners. Fittonia likes bright, indirect light and high amounts of constant moisture and humidity. Its sunny leaves bring instant energy to small spaces.
9. Burgundy Rubber Tree
Sturdy and beautiful, the Burgundy Rubber Tree is a representation of grounding energy, change, and stability. Its showy, dark leaves are a main attraction, while air-cleaning capabilities make for a cleaner indoor environment. In Feng Shui, it is to be placed in the northeast to realize balance and growth. It prefers to be in bright, indirect light and will need to be watered when the top inch of soil feels dry.
8. Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)
Beautiful plant with rounded, shiny leaves and associated with creativity, prosperity, and emotional development. Easy to care for and can do well in medium to bright indirect light and lower light, as well. Baby Rubber Plant is an excellent stress-reliever and will provide a sense of peacefulness, tranquility to a room, ideal for offices or your retreat.
7. Bird of Paradise
Want to bring a little bit of the tropics indoors? Bird of Paradise brings a splash of drama and high energy with its oversized, banana-like leaves and random, showy blooms. It symbolizes joy, freedom, and loyalty in Feng Shui. It loves sunshine and requires some direct sun hours and watering once a week. Its dramatic form naturally creates a focal point in living rooms or a front entrance.
6. Anthurium Clarinervium
Anthurium Clarinervium is elegant and warm, with its dainty, heart-shaped leaves. It is linked to love, peace, and emotional balance in Feng Shui, so it’s perfect to be placed in bedrooms or living rooms. Keep it under bright, filtered light and moderate humidity. Water it every two weeks while it’s actively growing for optimal performance.
5. Peace Lily
One of our all-time classics, the Peace Lily is appreciated for its sheath-like white blooms and powerful air-purifying ability. In Feng Shui, it represents peace, harmony, and healing. Display it in a north room or bedroom to promote sleep. Peace Lily prefers bright, indirect light and will typically need watering once a week.
4. String of Hearts
Elegant and delicate, String of Hearts isn’t only pretty—it’s a representation of growth, emotional depth, and prosperity. Delicate, icicle-shaped leaves and stems with a heart-like shape bring delicacy to an area. Direct, bright light is ideal for this plant, and it likes to dry slightly between waterings, making it chic but low-maintenance.
3. Areca Palm
Few plants can deliver “peace and prosperity” like the Areca Palm. Its slender, arched fronds add movement and lightness to a room and raise humidity and purify the air. In Feng Shui, it’s an emblem of good fortune and prosperity. Place it in medium, indirect light and water every 7–10 days to sustain it.
2. Snake Plant (Sansevieria Laurentii)
Also known as the mother-in-law’s tongue, the Snake Plant is protective in Feng Shui, known to ward off evil energy and enhance resistance. From a scientific viewpoint, it’s also one of the best air-purifying plants in indoor environments. It releases oxygen at night, which aids in better sleep. Dense and adaptable, it can thrive with low light and be watered sparingly—perfect for beginners or professionals.
1. Golden Pothos (Devil’s Ivy)
At number one is the Golden Pothos, symbolizing wealth, renewal, and prosperity. With its heart-shaped, trailing leaves being as beautiful as they are easy to maintain, this plant is a winner. The Golden Pothos is an air-purifying plant that can enhance mood, reduce stress, and promote feelings of well-being. It flourishes in medium, indirect lighting and should be watered weekly.
Bringing It All Together
Houseplants offer an easy but effective way to beautify your space and uplift your mood. Whether drawn to their symbolic meaning, their proven mental health benefits, or simply their natural beauty, introducing greenery into your home can cultivate a more harmonized, energized, and sunny environment.
Therefore, if you desire a fresh start, a calm mind, or a touch of good luck, these plants can help you build a home that fosters your growth, both within and without.