There’s no denying that 2020 was a prick to all of us. So many disastrous things happened that got us thinking, it might just be the end of the world. But no, it isn’t! Because we still have the year 2021 ahead of us to get our acts together and prepare for the worse. Or, with our fingers crossed, the better.
But if you’re a plant parent who survived 2020, for sure your plant babies played a big factor to it. With the new year calling for a new beginning, it might just be the right time to adopt new plants to add to your mini gardens.
This time, why not acquire some plants that are examine auspicious? We desperately need some botanical charms, don’t you think? Who knows, they might just be what you need to attract some good things, since 2020 selfishly deprived us of those.
According to our friends at Hello Blooms, here are only some of the plants that you should consider getting for a lucky 2021.
1. Lucky Bamboo
This indoor plant bears the name of what we all need this year. Need we say more?
Now you know why most offices you walk right into are decorated with rows of Lucky Bamboo plants. It is said that this plant can bring good health, prosperity and luck to your business or home when you place them in either the east or northeast of your space.
Not only that. Surprisingly, the number of stalks of the Lucky Bamboo Plant also plays a big role. Three stalks of it will bring longevity and happiness. Five stalks can bring wealth. Seven means good health. And if you need more than that, then get a 21-stalk plant. It’s an all-powerful charm that’s believed to give everything you want for the year.
2. Money Plant
This succulent plant is a low-maintenance plant baby that’s also called the Jade Plant. Of course, we prefer Money! If placed in the northwest part, or by the entrance of any establishment, it’s said that it can draw in more fortune. Maybe because its green leaves have slight resemblance to coins.
Traditionally, it’s also believed to be the best good-luck gift for new business owners. If this money-generating charm is truly effective, then take our money already!
3. Peace Lily
Originally from the rainforests of Latin America, the gorgeously white flower of this plant made its name in the urban offices as a great lucky charm for the business. It’s said that it promotes mental and physical balance and provides protective vibrations. It’s also believed that it can harmonise the atmosphere between colleagues and help them get along with each other, hence the name Peace Lily.
But aside from its fortune-bringing capabilities, it can actually purify the air in any type of space. And that’s according to the NASA Clean Air Study. So if the luck of this plant runs out, at least you got a natural air purifier!
4. Pachira
Pachira is known for its wide and dark green leaves that grow in fives in each stem, resembling the human hand with five fingers. In Feng Shui, the number five corresponds to the Five Elements namely, fire, earth, metal, water, and fire. This plant is believed to be a bearer of happiness and fortune to homes. Therefore, this plant is one of your best options for the year 2021!
5. Orchids
Last and definitely not the least, the orchids. Orchids are famous for their various colors like violet, yellow, orange, white, and pink which are equally beautiful. This flowering plant means fertility and abundance.
And believe it or not, this plant can bring luck in relationships! So if you’re a single and ready to mingle plant parent, you already know what plant to hoard this year. We suggest that you get the violet one. It’s believed that of all the colors, violet is the most auspicious one. Who knows, maybe only this flower can bring you the love that you’ve been looking for all this time!
