Feng Shui Experts Agree These 5 Brilliant Houseplant Ideas Are The Best Ways to Attract Good Fortune in 2026

When we talk of good fortune, we are often describing a feeling as much as a bank balance – a sense of comfort and plenty, the arrival of unexpected opportunities, and the vibrant flow of abundance in all its forms. This year, our homes are becoming our sanctuaries from a world that feels chaotic, stressful, stretched, and time-poor. And many of us are realizing that the plants we share our interior spaces with are not really quiet static extras but energetic partners in our quest for a better life.

So I asked Feng Shui experts and practitioners for their insights to get us thinking mindfully about houseplants for fortune-friendly vibrations. The following Feng Shu houseplant ideas are a personal yet universally life-affirming way of elevating our fortunes. By embracing Feng Shu, we can supercharge our relationships with our houseplants, amplify domestic spaces, and transform our situations. As we nurture houseplants according to these ancient principles, we notice shifts in our own lives: a clarity in our career, maybe promotions, a new career path, a windfall, abundance relating to our social circles, or more harmony in our personal lives. By tending to the nature within our walls, we are also tending to our future.

These fortune-friendly easycare houseplant ideas are not just about choosing nice plants to make your home look better – they are about making powerfully energetic choices that tell the universe you are ready to grow. So if you want to attract more positive energy and good fortune into your life this year, it starts with your houseplants. Create a sanctuary of prosperity, and invite abundance, prosperity and growth into your home – and your life. Ready to join me? Let this be your year!

How Houseplant Feng Shui Works

At its heart, Feng Shui is an intuitive practice that strives to manifest harmony and balance, aligning the life force known as Qi with the energy of our environment. “In its simplest form, Feng Shui teaches us our environment is always communicating with our energy,” says Helen Ye Plehn, third-generation Chinese Feng Shui master and interior designer. “Houseplants act as living conduits of growth, vitality, and renewal. When placed intentionally, they gently encourage abundance and forward momentum in our lives.”

Indoor plants and houseplant combinations can be living practitioners of balance. In the quest to attract good fortune with Feng Shui indoor plants can be transformative. “I am a believer in manifesting what you want in life, and I view good fortune as the result of alignment rather than chance,” says Feng Shui practitioner and NYS-certified interior designer Phyllis Harbinger of the DCI Studio. “Houseplants make that alignment visible. They bring the life force into rooms that can feel stagnant. Improving this starts with honest assessment.”

In Feng Shui, there are 5 elements: fire, wood, metal, earth, and water. As Feng Shui educator Anjie Cho points out, houseplants are an expression of the wood element. This element symbolizes growth and the start of new projects. Houseplants provide Sheng Chi, the breath of life that refreshes everything it touches. So when we bring a plant into our home, we aren’t just adding pops of color. With specific plants, intentions, placements and plant care, we can supercharge our own path toward success.

So by having even basic knowledge of the Feng Shui of your home, you’ll know where to add a plant or wood element to promote growth, vitality and renewal,” says Lisa Morton, certified master of Feng Shui. “Houseplants can lift energy and therefore allow more Chi flow and good fortune.” Phyllis Harbinger notes that the 5 elements gives you a practical framework for plant choices. “Wood relates to growth and new beginnings. Most houseplants work beautifully in areas of the home connected to creativity. Meanwhile, water supports flow, intuition, and career.”

To harness good fortune with houseplants, it helps to get familiar with a Bagua Map, an energetic grid that divides a home into 9 areas, with prosperity (Xun) in the top left. "You can find the wealth corner if you stand at your front door, looking in. It's typically in the far left corner from your door,” says Anjie Cho. Place the right plant in the right place, and you create an energetic anchor for your intentions, allowing positive energy to flow. You can buy a Bagua Map Protection Mirror from Amazon to help attract good fortune. Armed with this knowledge, let’s dive into the 5 ways we can use Feng Shui for good fortune with our houseplants.

1. Clarify Your Intentionality

To harness and manifest good fortune with houseplants, the first step isn't the plant – it's your mindset. Feng Shui teaches us that energy follows thought. This mindfulness is key to transformation. If you buy a money tree while feeling a sense of lack or desperation, you are feeding that plant stale energy. This year, the idea of good fortune is being redefined. For some of us, it is traditional financial abundance, investments maturing, or a salary increase. For others, it’s about having more time, and having the freedom to pursue a passion. So anchoring intention is important.

Rather than placing houseplants randomly, Feng Shui invites us to ask why a plant is being placed somewhere, and what energy we want to cultivate there,” says Helen Ye Plehn. “Begin with intention first – clarity, prosperity, healing, or stability – and then choose plants that visually and energetically reflect that goal. For example, plants with rounded leaves or coin-shaped foliage like the jade plant or Chinese money plant symbolize steady, nourishing wealth, while tall, upward-growing houseplants support progress and opportunity.” The former group will be great for investors, while the second type will be more meaningful for job seekers.

So ask yourself, what does good fortune, abundance and prosperity look like for you right now? When you approach your houseplants with a clear ‘why’ every time, you are performing the ritual of nurturing your own goals. “A client of mine was looking to get more exposure for his small business,” says Lisa Morton. “To get energy moving, we located his Fame and Reputation energy center and added a fiddle leaf fig, along with some recent articles written about his company. This was done with great intention with the goal of bringing in more visibility,” she explains.

This is a personal process, of course, but whatever the situation, it begins with a clear intention – telling the universe you are ready for the luck to flow. “In my design practice and Feng Shui work, I look first at light, circulation, and emotional function,” says Phyllis Harbinger. “A jade plant near an entry supports opportunity and steady growth. A peace lily in a bedroom supports rest and emotional calm. When you place houseplants with intention, you guide the energy rather than decorating with it,”

2. Pick Fortune-Friendly Houseplants

While just about any healthy plant can bring Qi, certain houseplants are powerhouses for attracting good fortune. This year, we are seeing a shift toward architectural and resilient plants that symbolize unshakeable luck. This is happening in tandem with more fluid shapes and lines that seem to tangibly point or direct that elemental ‘flow’ around our homes. And as already noted, certain houseplants are ideal for 2026, with our experts all highlighting rounded leaves and coin shapes for growth and vitality."

"In home offices or study areas, I often recommend a jade or Chinese money plant, as their rounded leaves are associated with sustainable prosperity, focused growth, abundance and expansion. They support mental clarity and long-term success,” says Helen Ye Plehn. She also highlights lucky bamboo for resilience and adaptability, and aloe vera for healing and energetic protection. “Each supports growth in a different way, but together they remind us that fortune isn’t just about material gain. It’s also about wellbeing, balance, and feeling supported.”

The following are some of the key ‘good fortune’ houseplants to encourage:

• Money Tree: A classic for opportunity, its braided trunk symbolizes locking in luck, and the lobed leaves represent the 5 elements of Feng Shui in perfect balance. “The braid represents interconnectedness and longevity,” says Anjie Cho. You can buy a Money Tree Plant from Lowes.
• Jade Plant: Its succulent leaves store water, so it symbolizes the accumulation of wealth and enduring abundance. “The jade plant has accompanied me through multiple studios and homes. It reflects steady growth, endurance, and financial clarity,” says Phyllis. Buy a BubbleBlooms Jade Plant from Amazon.
• ZZ Plant: A 2026 favorite for its armored appearance, the glossy leaves represent steadiness and the ability to find fortune even in low light or difficult situations. Buy Costa Farms ZZ Plants at Wayfair.
• Snake Plant: Often misunderstood, the sword-like leaves are protective. In Feng Shui, protection is a form of fortune, as it guards wealth from leaking out of the home. Buy Sansevieria from Amazon.
• Lucky Bamboo: Known for bringing gold luck, fortune and career improvement. The number of stalks is key, with 5 stalks attracting wealth and 3 happiness. Buy Lucky Bamboo from Wayfair.
• Chinese Money Plant: Ideal for those looking for quick wins and playful, creative abundance. You can buy Mini Pixie Chinese Money Plants from Amazon.
• Phalaenopsis Orchid: Orchids attract mentors and influential people who bring good fortune into your professional life. “The orchid supports emotional balance and clarity during transitional periods.” says Helen.
• Indoor Calamondin: The gold standard for abundance. The fruit represents the harvest of your hard work, and the scent refreshes stagnant energy instantly.

There are some other, perhaps surprising houseplants worth considering for improved fortunes. Both Phyllis Harbinger and Anjie Cho namecheck the peace lily, which brings grounded focus and support. “The dark leaves and pure white flowers represent a harmonious balance of energetic elements. Peace lilies are excellent communicators, and foster attention and awareness,” says Anjie.

Helen has one more intriguing suggestion for houseplant selection. “Ginseng ficus helps with spiritual growth, and building a business aligned with my soul's purpose,” she explains. “It has accompanied me through several business expansions, and I associate it strongly with steady, grounded growth rather than quick wins.”

3. Think Strategically with Placement

Make no mistake, houseplant placement is critical – and it goes hand in hand with intentionality. “Strategic placement is just as important as plant choice,” insists Helen Ye Plehn. “In Feng Shui, abundance is linked to flow, where energy can circulate freely without stagnation. Positioning healthy plants in bright, well-lived areas such as entryways, living rooms, or home offices helps activate opportunities and invite supportive energy into daily life,” she adds. “So placing a money tree near a workspace reinforces growth and stability. What matters most is visibility and vitality.”

“I always coordinate the plant with the light conditions and the emotional function of the room,” says Phyllis Harbinger. “When those align, harmony follows. Put this understanding into action by observing how you move through your space and how each room wants to feel energetically. Choose plants that reinforce that purpose, then position them where energy already wants to rise.” The main areas linked to good fortune, prosperity, and abundance are:

• The Southeast Corner (Wealth): The key abundance corner, so place your money tree or jade plant here. This is the traditional sector for prosperity. In smaller apartments, a small shelf in this corner will suffice.
• The Home Office (East/South): “Placing a thriving plant in this area could boost your energy as well as your career,” says Anjie Cho. Place a ZZ plant on your desk to encourage professional growth, and ensures investments of time and energy pay off. "A money tree can also be fantastic for a home office," says Lisa Morton.
• The Entryway (‘The Mouth of Qi’): A healthy snake plant or pilea here welcomes opportunities into the home. Avoid putting plants here that look tired or dying, as this signals to the universe that you aren't ready for new arrivals. “In an entry, a jade or rubber plant reinforces vitality and forward momentum,” says Phyllis.
• Living Room (The Heart): Use orchids here to foster social wealth. This attracts the right connections and friendships that often lead to fortuitous opportunities. “In living rooms, larger leafy plants like a money tree support connection and balanced social energy,” says Phyllis.
• Dining Room: A citrus tree here symbolizes a family that will be well-fed (hey, it’s a kind of abundance!). Since the dining table is a seat of health and wealth, the plant’s energy doubles the bounty.

Conversely, the wrong placement can be a block to good fortunes. The draining energy of a bathroom can metaphorically wash away money luck, so should be avoided for wealth-attracting plants. Don’t be afraid to move houseplants around to redirect positive energy, disrupt blocks, and ramp up the fortune factor. "If a plant looks droopy, try moving it to a new location,” says Lisa Morton. “The room may be drafty, there may be too much or too little sunlight, or it may not like the energy of that particular nook. Experiment to find the best location,” she adds.

“It’s really the union of both plant selection and placement that creates the strongest impact,” says Helen. “Certain plants carry symbolic meaning, but without mindful placement, their energetic potential isn’t fully activated.”

4. Be Mindful about Presentation

Fortune loves a beautiful setting, and that’s not just about placement. In Feng Shui, the container is just as important as the houseplant. It acts as the earth element that grounds the wood element of the plant. “Earth relates to stability and nourishment, so pairing houseplants with ceramic pots or warm, natural stone finishes can strengthen that grounding effect,” says Phyllis Harbinger. “Align houseplants with the elemental needs of its space, and you will support a deeper sense of abundance, because it will feel emotionally coherent.”

“While a plant falls into the wood element category, we can have fun with containers to bring in the other elements,” Lisa Morton adds. “Looking for more fluidity in life? Snag a pretty blue pot. Need more grounding in your home? Use a natural terracotta pot. Or for more focus at work, go for a gray or white pot for your plant.” As Anjie Cho points out, you can also enhance your Feng Shui plant intention with color theory. "Go red or fiery orange for inspiration and visibility, or blue green and teal for growth and fresh starts,” says Anjie. Consider the following:

• Ceramic/Stone Pots (Earth): Use to stabilize your finances. If your money feels like it slips through your fingers, ground your plants in heavy, square ceramic pots.
• Metallic Accents (Metal): Use gold or silver-colored pots to activate heavenly luck. Perfect for those seeking a job promotion or a lucky break. You can buy a gorgeous Pearls and Jade Pothos Plant with Gold Pot from Wayfair.
• Blue/Black Glazed (Water): Water feeds wood, so use these for plants in your Career sector to keep the flow of income moving smoothly. You can buy the lovely Reactive Glaze Peacock Planter from Amazon for elevated teal notes.

Amplify energy further with some finishing touches. “Add some Spanish moss on top of the soil, or place crystals for enhancement,” Lisa suggests. To truly charge your plant's intention, small crystals on the top layer of the soil are really sending a message to the universe. For financial fortune, place a piece of citrine or pyrite (fool's gold) in the pot. If you are seeking peaceful abundance, use green aventurine. You can buy Aventurine Crystal Chips from Amazon. These stones act as energetic batteries, amplifying the plant's natural Sheng Chi every time you water it.

Specific groupings can also boost fortunes. Plants in threes or nines (auspicious numbers in Feng Shui) can amplify energy. You can also add mirrors for abundance. Place one where it reflects wealth plants. This symbolically doubles the abundance in your home. Fluid shapes can help convey flow. You can buy Evoralis Asymmetrical Abstract Mirrors from Amazon with gold edges to extend the motif.

Or why not place a prosperity bowl nearby? Place rose quartz, green aventurine, citrine, pyrite, turquoise, coins, rice, and turmeric in a glass bowl in the northwest corner of your home to amplify fortune energy.

5. Prioritize Houseplant Health

Last but not least, the health of your houseplant contributes directly to the energy that flows, and the message you are sending the universe. Sickly, weak plants, decaying leaves, terminal decline – they tell their own tale regarding your fortune levels (and intentions). “A struggling plant reflects stuck or stagnant energy. A thriving one reflects care and attention, and therefore growth and abundance,” says Phyllis Harbinger. So it sounds obvious, but keep houseplants clean and healthy to attract good fortune. Wipe off dust to remove stagnant energy and encourage better flow. You can buy Southside Plants Cleaning Wipes with Neem Oil from Amazon.

“One of the biggest barriers to improving fortune through houseplants is clutter,” says Helen Ye Plehn. “Along with losing their positive impact when they are dusty, even the most auspicious houseplant can feel blocked if surrounded by disorganization.” Ensure the area is clean and uncluttered so positive energy flows freely. If you have too many plants crammed together, the Qi becomes trapped. Fortune needs space to circulate. “A houseplant that thrives easily in your care will always be more energetically supportive than one that feels like a burden,” Helen says. Phyllis agrees, adding: “Good fortune grows when you choose fewer, healthier plants and commit to their care.”

Don’t forget mindful light watering. Overwatering or underwatering leads to an unhealthy plant, which negatively impacts energy flow. Add a pebble tray, like Pinkunn Pebble Trays from Amazon, to assist health and energy flow. “Improving fortune with houseplants is surprisingly accessible, but it does require consistency,” says Helen. “Feng Shui works best when symbolism is supported by action. A neglected or struggling houseplant can unintentionally reflect stagnation rather than abundance.”

As Helen points out, you don’t need dozens of houseplants, or rare varieties, to send out the intention that you want more of something good. A few well-chosen, well-cared-for plants, placed with intention, are more powerful than filling a space without purpose.” says Helen. “That said, Feng Shui is not rigid. Houseplant choices and placements can evolve with life seasons,” she notes. “A plant that once supported career growth might later be relocated to encourage calm or balance. This adaptability is actually one of Feng Shui’s greatest strengths.”

Mindful Houseplant Essentials

Now you can approach houseplant feng shui with a view to amplifying good fortune and abundance in your home – but don’t forget these houseplant essentials to keep your plants primed for good energy!

Check out Mindful Living, by Anjie Cho and Laura Morris, available from Amazon, and grab Helen Ye Plehn’s Aura Color Wheel from Amazon. Need more ideas for getting the most from your plants, indoors and out, and looking for the best seasonal expert advice delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for the free Gardening Know How Newsletter!