Adding plants to your home isn’t just about making it look pretty; it’s about creating good vibes that actually make you want to stick around. In feng shui, the right plants are said to do even more: they can attract positive energy, invite luck, and bring harmony into your daily life.
If you’re curious about feng shui but aren’t ready to rearrange your entire house or splurge on fancy trinkets, starting with plants is the easiest way to test it out. They work in the background, boosting energy while you go about your day. Here are 8 feng shui-friendly plants that can boost both the vibes and fortune in your home.
1. Lucky Bamboo: Good for positive energy & luck
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Lucky Bamboo isn’t just a feng shui favourite, it’s basically the MVP of “low-effort, high-reward” plants.
In feng shui, Lucky Bamboo is all about balance and harmony: the sturdy stalks symbolise strength, the lush green leaves represent growth, and when grouped in certain numbers like 5 (1 long, 4 short), they’re believed to attract wealth and health.
That’s why you’ll often see it gifted during housewarming or Chinese New Year—it’s like giving someone a green, leafy blessing.
You can place it in the east for family harmony, and tie a red ribbon around the stalks to activate its lucky energy. It also loves indirect sunlight, and can grow in both water and soil. Just change the water occasionally and it’ll keep thriving. No more guilt about forgetting to water.
2. Spider Plant: Perfect for fresh energy & protection
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If there were a “Teacher’s Pet” award for houseplants, the Spider Plant would win hands down. It is a powerhouse of a natural purifier, so if your space is full of “new furniture smell” or cigarette smoke, the Spider Plant can solve this for you.
From a feng shui perspective, Spider Plants are all about protection and renewal. Their long arching leaves resemble flowing energy, constantly sweeping negative energy and refreshing the qi in your home. Essentially, they help filter out “bad energy” the same way they purify the air.
You can place the Spider Plant in your living room to cleanse the air and keep the air flowing smoothly. It is also famously beginner-friendly. They’re happy in indirect sunlight, forgive you if you forget to water them, and even reward you with “babies”: tiny offshoots you can replant.
3. Green Pothos: Good for vitality & prosperity
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The Green Pothos has got some serious staying power. It grows fast, bounces back from neglect, and thrives even in less-than-ideal conditions. Basically, it’s the “put there and forget it” kind of indoor plant.
This plant is nearly indestructible, it only needs low to medium light, occasional watering and it’s happy. It is also prized for its trailing vines that symbolise growth, expansion, and prosperity. The way it cascades from pots or shelves mirror energy that flows freely and abundantly.
Place it in the southeast to invite prosperity or near office desks to boost motivation and clear mental fog. So if you’ve been feeling stuck, this plant’s here to remind you that growth is always possible.
Bonus: a hanging Pothos by the window looks amazing while keeping the energy flowing.
4. Common Asparagus Fern: Helpful for bad temper & health
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The Common Asparagus Fern may look delicate with its feathery leaves, but don’t let that fool you, it’s got a solid reputation for filtration. This plant is said to release compounds that help clear bacteria and even viruses from the air, a mini health booster for your home.
Traditionally, its roots and leaves have been used in herbal remedies for soothing coughs and cooling the body. So yes, it’s as practical as it is pretty. Feng shui wise, Asparagus Fern embodies peace and refinement. Its flowy fronds symbolise harmony and gentleness, helping to calm fiery energy.
It’s especially loved for promoting a sense of balance in households where tempers or stress can run high. Kind of like having a green, leafy peacemaker in the house.
This one’s a little higher maintenance. It requires moist soil but not soggy and bright but indirect sun. Keep away from direct sun as the harsh sunlight can scorch its delicate leaves. Place the plant in the living room to create a calming and harmonious atmosphere.
5. Rubber Fig: For stability & wealth
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With its big shiny leaves and strong presence, the Rubber Fig is like the dependable security guard of feng shui plants. It’s a full multitasker, tackling nasties like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and even fine dust particles.
Its broad, round and thick leaves look just like the kind you learn to draw in primary school, meaning it’s all about strength and wealth. It also symbolises steady energy, making it a popular choice for manifesting stability.
Place one in the southeast corner as it’s the corner for wealth, or near the entrance to welcome prosperous energy into your home. This plant also loves bright but indirect light, and you only need to water it once a week. Make sure the top soil is dry before watering though.
6. Peace Lily: Harmonious energy & purity
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The Peace Lily is the friend who walks into a room and instantly makes it feel calmer.
Beyond its sleek white blooms, this plant filters out toxins in the air like ammonia and acetone from the air. Say good bye to morning itchy throats because it also adds moisture, helping to keep your nose and throat from drying out.
Symbolising tranquility, healing, and purification, the Peace Lily’s graceful white flowers also signifies new beginnings. Its ability to cleanse the air mirrors its role in clearing stagnant and negative qi.
Best placed in places like bedrooms or even areas that feel a little too tense like your home office desk. It thrives in low to medium light, so you can place it in slightly darker corners of your home.
Water it once the soil feels dry and it’ll reward you with elegant blooms all-year round.
7. Copper Coin Plant: Unlimited abundance
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If you’ve ever wanted money to grow on plants, the Copper Coin Plant is probably the closest. The reason for its wealth-fetching reputation in feng shui stems from its round cluster of green coin leaves, making it a favourite for anyone hoping to boost their luck and huat.
Beyond its auspicious appearance, the Copper Coin Plant is also a handy little air purifier. Not only will it freshen the air, but a quick glance at its cheerful leaves can lift your mood and bring a sense of calm.
This plant loves humidity and bright indirect light, perfect for Singapore’s weather. Keep the soil moist and it’ll thrive happily.
8. Bodhi Tree Bonsai: Calm & positive vibrations
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The Bodhi Tree isn’t just a plant, it’s a symbol of awakening in Buddhist tradition. It’s believed that the Buddha achieved enlightenment under a big Bodhi Tree. Because of this, the tree carries the energy of wisdom, spiritual growth and peace.
This alone makes it a powerful feng shui addition for those seeking harmony and clarity in life.
At home, the Bodhi tree is believed to bring calm and positive vibrations. It’s not so much about wealth or luck as it’s about inner peace and mental clarity. Though let’s be honest, a calm mind usually makes for better financial decisions.
Bodhi trees thrive in full sunlight and prefer well-drained soil. They can grow quite large outdoors but can also be kept bonsai-style if you want them indoors, just remember to prune it carefully.
You can place it in meditation spaces, or quiet corners of the living room to encourage mindfulness. Perfect for anyone looking to nurture not just their home, but also their heart.
Feng shui-friendly plants to boost your luck at home
For centuries, people have turned to plants not just for their beauty, but also for the energy they bring. Whether it’s to invite prosperity, calm the mind or uplift the vibes at home, choosing the right greenery can make a real difference.
And if you’re new to feng shui, plants are the easiest way to start. Adding a few well-chosen plants lets you experience how energy flows without all the fuss. If you are ready to get started, we recommend trying out these boutique shops as they not only sell plants, but their selection is also very aesthetically pleasing.
After all, every leaf, every bit of new growth, is a quiet reminder that good things can flourish in your life too.
Enhance your huat and luck with these feng shui tips and tricks:
Ultimate guide to feng shui at home
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Cover image adapted from: Rose & Ammi Flowers, Dashing Plants
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