Cassia, also known as cinnamon, is a popular and favored tree in many upscale residential areas. It is said that cassia trees are not only beautiful but also bring good feng shui.
The name “cinnamon” is a homophone for the word “precious,” symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Planting a cinnamon tree on your balcony is a simple way to invite prosperity, purify the air, and create a pleasant living space.

Cassia has excellent air-purifying abilities and can absorb toxins such as formaldehyde and CO2. Moreover, when the cassia blooms, its delicate fragrance permeates the entire space, creating a sense of tranquility and comfort for the whole family.
Cassia is resilient and easy to care for, making it ideal for balcony gardening. It is not picky about soil and can grow in various types, but loamy, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH is best.
When planting on a balcony, choose a large enough pot, use suitable soil, and place it in a partially shaded area. Gradually move the plant to a brighter spot to help it adapt to more sunlight. Cassia thrives in a humid environment, so frequent misting during summer and autumn is recommended to keep the leaves moist. Additionally, the tree prefers a breezy environment, as good ventilation will effectively prevent pest problems.
Myrtle
Myrtle stands out with its refreshing and captivating fragrance, reminiscent of French perfume. It beautifies living spaces while purifying the air and creating a relaxing atmosphere. Myrtle is a resilient plant with evergreen leaves and pristine white flowers blooming from spring to winter. Notably, its natural scent also repels mosquitoes, making it ideal for families with young children.
Not only is myrtle aesthetically pleasing and useful, but it also holds positive feng shui connotations. This plant symbolizes luck, prosperity, and peace. Placing a pot of myrtle on your balcony not only adds a subtle fragrance but also attracts wealth, positive energy, and tranquility to your home.
Myrtle is low-maintenance and cold-hardy, making it suitable for various regions. For optimal growth in a balcony pot, place the plant in a sunny and breezy spot to maximize its sunlight exposure. Water when the soil dries out, avoiding overwatering. During the growing season (spring to summer), apply organic fertilizer or specialized flower fertilizer every 2–3 weeks to encourage more buds and enhance the fragrance of the flowers. The ideal soil is loamy, well-drained, and slightly acidic.
Prune the plant periodically to maintain a neat shape and promote even flowering.
Gardenia
Placing a pot of gardenia on your balcony instantly fills the air with a refreshing fragrance that overpowers any unpleasant odors. Its scent is even more alluring than French perfume. Gardenia is not just a beautiful flower but also holds positive feng shui connotations.
In feng shui, having a gardenia plant on your balcony is believed to attract positive energy, bringing peace and purity to your home while dispelling negative energies. The subtle fragrance of the flowers also enhances the mental clarity and well-being of the residents, making it ideal for south-facing balconies that receive morning sunlight.
To encourage more flowers and enhance their fragrance, proper care is necessary. Place the plant in a sunny spot, especially on south-facing balconies, where it can receive at least eight hours of sunlight daily. Adequate sunlight promotes photosynthesis, enabling the plant to produce those fragrant blooms. During the spring growth period, water the plant with fermented fruit peel infusion twice a month to stimulate leaf growth.
As the plant enters the budding stage, you can add natural phosphate sources like egg shell powder or bone meal to encourage more vigorous blooming with larger and more abundant flowers.
Note that gardenias prefer acidic soil, so it’s beneficial to water them with fermented rice water once a month to adjust the soil pH to a slightly acidic level while also providing additional nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
With proper care and placement, gardenias will not only perfume your balcony with their delightful fragrance but also symbolize peace, purity, and good fortune in your living space.