The year 2024 is approaching, have you prepared anything for the new year? 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, a powerful creature in mythology. The Dragon is a mighty and powerful species, bringing luck and success. Therefore, the following plants are very suitable for the Year of the Dragon, to bring breakthroughs after many stagnant years due to the pandemic.
Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo is a good indoor plant all year round, not only bringing green color to the living space but also symbolizing wealth and bringing luck and good fortune to the owner. Lucky Bamboo is also known as the lucky bamboo, the thousand-year bamboo, the prosperous bamboo… They are used to decorate work tables or living rooms, and are used for worshipping. Lucky Bamboo has an upright stem, with nodes on the stem, and each node is about 2-3cm apart. The stem is very flexible so it can be bent into various shapes as desired.
You can choose the number of stalks to plant in your pots or vases as follows:
-1 stalk: Attracting wealth and luck.
-2 stalks: Loyalty in love and marriage.
-3 stalks: Happiness and integrity.
-4 stalks: Enhance the wealth attraction of the plant. However, the number 4 is often avoided because it is considered an unlucky number, so be careful when choosing the number 4.
-5 stalks: Health and harmonious family, balanced five elements.
– 6 stalks: Bring wealth and success in all endeavors.
-8 stalks: Wealth and abundance.
-9 stalks: Associated with full and round fortune.
If you want to bring luck in your studies and career, place the Lucky Bamboo in the Literary Palace direction, on your work desk or in the living room. When placing the plant in the Southeast direction, avoid having metal objects nearby. Lucky Bamboo can also be placed at the Wealth Corner to seek for luck. The main entrance and living room are also good areas to display Lucky Bamboo pots.
Money Tree
Money Tree is a good luck plant that brings wealth and prosperity. Money Tree is also known as the money plant or the lucky plant. The green leaves of the plant are always present, and at the leaf base, there are five leaves representing the five elements, thus helping to balance the five elements. Therefore, Money Tree is considered to bring balance and anyone can grow it, without any taboos.
Money Tree placed in the Southeast corner of the house, the family will never encounter financial troubles, because this plant emits a great source of prosperity energy.
Money Tree is also very easy to take care of, it doesn’t require much water and only needs to be watered once a week, it prefers gentle light and can grow normally indoors under artificial light. This plant is also harmless to humans or pets.
Money Tree is grown in the shape of one tree, or three trees, or five twisted trees together. You can choose based on your preference and the size of the location.
Aglaonema
Aglaonema is also a commonly used plant in feng shui, with the desire to attract wealth to the owner. Aglaonema is also known as the lucky charm plant, the friendship plant, the lucky plant, it belongs to the group of succulent plants and has its origin in South Africa. Just hearing the name Aglaonema evokes luck and wealth for the owner. Especially, the Aglaonema leaves are smooth and shiny, thick like coins, full of water, so it brings a lot of luck, symbolizing wealth and money.
When Aglaonema blooms, it will show prosperity and abundance. Therefore, it is often placed at the entrance of shops, at the cashier counter, or where money counters are located.
According to the five elements, Aglaonema belongs to the “Metal” element, so the suitable direction to place the plant is West and Northwest. Avoid placing the plant in the Southeast direction as it can cause conflict and financial damage.
Rose Mallow (or Rose of Sharon)
Rose Mallow is a popular and familiar flower because both its flowers and leaves are heart-shaped, symbolizing love and care for the owner. Rose Mallow is an easy-to-care-for plant that can thrive in both warm and cold weather. This plant does not require much water or fertilizer.
Rose Mallow is a favorite flower for the New Year as it brings luck, vitality, and longevity.
On New Year occasions, Rose Mallow is often displayed in homes to enhance beauty, feelings of happiness, and improve relationships. Rose Mallow comes in many colors – white, pink, blue, red – but the red color is especially known as the “Hawaii heart”. Rose Mallow is a plant that is loved by the God of Wealth, helping to attract wealth. Rose Mallow also represents hospitality, bringing warmth to the family. In particular, in feng shui, the deep and bright colors of Rose Mallow are believed to attract luck for the homeowners. A study by the American Horticultural Therapy Association showed that when placing Rose Mallow in the study or workspace, the homeowner will feel more positive and focused. At the same time, the strong vitality and vibrant colors of this flower are also believed to be very good for the fortune.
Perilla
Perilla is a common herb in families but it is also a feng shui plant with the meaning of wealth and prosperity. Perilla is very fragrant and has good health benefits, repelling mosquitoes and insects.
Perilla is very easy to grow and should be placed near windows. Perilla is a sacred plant in Indian culture, it is a plant that connects with spirits. Just a gentle touch on the leaves or a little water movement will make the plant emit a pleasant aroma.
Basil
Basil is both an ornamental plant and a spice, it has a special fragrance. Just a light touch on the leaves or watering the plant will emit a pleasant fragrance.
Besides its decorative function, Basil is also used for medicine, food, and essential oils. The characteristic of Basil is that it emits a pleasant fragrance. Place a pot of Basil as a houseplant or in the workspace, the aroma will waft in the wind, bringing relaxation to the homeowner.
Basil is a sacred plant, so it can be suitable for all elements and is a plant that connects humans and spirits. Basil is also a symbol of loyalty and gratitude, bringing luck and peace. Basil planted indoor also helps purify the air, bringing a fresh space to the family.
Orchid
Orchid is a noble flower that represents beauty and love, elegance, unity, and vitality. Therefore, Orchid is one of the favorite flowers for the New Year because it brings luck, vitality, and longevity.
On the occasion of the New Year, many people choose to display orchids in their homes to enhance beauty, feelings of happiness, and improve relationships. Orchids come in various colors, and each color has a different meaning. Whether choosing orchids for home decoration or as gifts, the color must be suitable for the element of the user. Specifically, people with the Metal element match well with yellow orchids or bright colors like white. Wood is associated with plants, so green orchids will be the most suitable choice for people with the Wood element. Fire is symbolized by flames, so people with the Fire element will match orchids with bright colors like purple, orange, and yellow. Those with the Earth element match harmonious colors like yellow and orange. People with the Water element should choose orchids with light green, white, and yellow colors, which are compatible with their destiny.
Orchids are also a symbol of royal wealth. Planting orchids brings an elegant atmosphere to the house and brings prosperity.
This New Year, let’s add new things to your home. You can choose 1-2 plants from this group to increase luck and prosperity for your family in the Year of the Dragon 2024.
Information is for reference and personal experience only.
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