The Best Succulent for Good Feng Shui
Do Succulents Bring Good Luck?
Plants naturally help us breathe normally and bring us fresh and positive vibes. But did you know that some plants are believed to bring good fortune to the growers? Besides their unique beauty, succulents are also thought to bring positive energy and good luck.
Whether or not you believe in superstitions, there there’s no doubt that succulents can bring joy and happiness to any home or establishment because of their beauty. Still, according to Feng Shui, growing some succulents in your home can invite wealth, good fortune, and prosperity.
What is Feng Shui?
Feng shui is a traditional Chinese practice that uses energy forces to create a balance between people and their environment. Feng shui involves integrating people’s lives with mother nature to achieve a life of ultimate positivity. One of the most effective ways to increase your positivity and benefits from nature is growing and caring for Feng Shui Plants.
According to Feng Shui believers, succulents attract positive elements that can bring so much happiness into your life. This is the reason why succulents are so popular not only in China but also worldwide. During Chinese New Year Celebrations, succulents sell like pancakes in regions with Chinese residents.
Can Succulents Bring Misfortune?
However, not all succulents are thought to bring good luck. Some of these plants are considered to be a symbol of bad luck. According to Feng Shui practice, you should not grow thorny succulents indoors as they can invite bad luck. How do succulents bring bad luck? According to Feng Shui, placing succulents with thorns near doors or entrances will create distance between you and your loved ones.
Placing thorny succulents in your kitchen can make your food taste bad and cause a loss of appetite. Similarly, you should avoid keeping thorny succulents at your office table or desk to prevent losing money, business partners, and valued customers. Thorny succulents in your bedroom may also cause intimacy issues.
Cactus is an example of thorny succulent that attracts misfortune, according to Feng Shui believers.
Which Succulents Are Believed to Bring Good Luck?
For Feng Shui believers, the Crassula ovata or Jade Plant is the perfect succulent to invite financial prosperity and good fortune.
The Jade plant is native to South Africa. It is a popular succulent with small, star-shaped flowers that are either pink or white. Jade Plants are hardy succulents, which means they can survive harsh growing conditions, like cold temperatures. This house plant requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for people who lack a green thumb or are too busy. It instantly adds beauty and freshness to any area where you place it. Jade Plant is also called Friendship Plant, Lucky Plant, and Money Plant.
Jade Plant – A Symbol of Good Fortune & Wealth
Most plants that are thought to bring good fortune are evergreen with thick, heart-shaped leaves, similar to the Jade plant, one of the most famous Feng Shui Plants. Its succulent leaves and stems store water, which Feng Shui believers equate to wealth and abundance.
A popular maxim in Asia says, “Jade by the door and poor no more.” In Asia, people believe that the Jade Plant is a good luck charm that gives off positive energy to the owner’s place. The jade plants are placed at the entrances of homes, shops, or restaurants to invite good fortune and wealth.
In China, Jade Plants are commonly given as gifts. Gifting your friends with a Jade Plant means you wish them good health, prosperity, and wellbeing. This is why Jade Plant is also called Friendship Plant. In Asia, the Jade Plant is also given as a wedding gift. It’s also the traditional gift of choice for business people, especially those who are just starting a new business. It expresses your wish for abundant wealth and success for that person.
Where to Keep Your Jade Plant
In Feng Shui, your Jade Plant’s location and the direction it is facing matter a lot when inviting good luck. Different species require different positions and placements.
According to Feng Shui, here are some of the benefits that come with the different placements of Jade Plants.
East Direction
Jade Plants kept in the east direction bring good health, harmony and provide scholarly pursuits to the whole family.
Southeast Direction
Jade Plants kept in this direction are thought to bring financial prosperity to a business.
West Direction
Keeping Jade plants in the west direction can bring creativity and good fortune to your children.
Northwest Direction
This direction can bring in the good luck of your mentors, teachers, and well-wishers.
Feng Shui also encourages putting the Jade Plant in the right location for maximum benefits.
Jade Plant at Business Places
Keeping Jade Plants at your business place is highly favorable. For business owners, keeping a jade plant next to the money drawer can make your business more fruitful. This explains why Jade Plants are often seen at the entrances of Chinese shops and restaurants. The business owner is believed to experience financial wellbeing if they keep a Jade plant at the door. Feng Shui suggests placing the Jade Plant in a southeast corner to obtain its maximum rewards.
Jade Plant at Homes
A Jade Plant not only brings your home good luck but also fresh air. The plant increases air circulation and oxygen. To invite money and financial strength, place Jade plants at your home doors in the southeast direction. Feng Shui believers consider each of the plant’s emerging leaves as a symbol of increasing wealth. Giving a new Jade Plant as a gift to someone moving to a new home also conveys good intentions. Don’t place the Jade Plants in bathrooms and bedrooms, as these places are thought to throw away the plant’s good fortune.
Even if you don’t believe in Feng Shui, having succulents in your home is still a great way to add greenery, positive energy, and happiness to your space. If you’re looking for more tips on how to care for succulents like the Jade Plant, or if you want to learn more about the benefits of growing succulents in your home, please feel free to browse our blog. Here at Eden Succulents, we can provide you with the essential tips for growing and caring for your succulent plants. If you need specific information about a particular succulent, please let us know in the comments below.
