Top 5 Feng Shui Indoor Plants for Prosperity & Health

Key takeaways

• Following Feng Shui principles, indoor plants can enhance office spaces by improving prosperity, health, and harmony.
• The Bagua energy map helps determine the best plant placements in the office, with plants linked to health, wealth, and other vital areas.
• The top 5 feng shui plants include money plants, lucky bamboo, rubber plants, palms and peace lilies.
• Snake plants, Birds of Paradise, and Pothos are also great choices for fostering positive energy and prosperity.
• Prestigious Plantscapes offers professional plant hire and care services for Brisbane offices focusing on enhancing spaces with indoor plants.

Feng Shui your office with plants for prosperity, health and harmony

There’s no doubt there is something magical about adding greenery to your indoor space: it’s a very tangible feeling. Take your office, for example. You might furnish it with beautiful furniture and hang stunning artwork on the walls. but it’s not until you add some beautiful indoor plants that truly shift the feeling on a visceral level for those who work or visit there. The right plants, used thoughtfully, don’t just change the ambience—they amplify it, creating positive energy throughout the space.

Prestigious Plantscapes specialises in indoor plant design, sourcing premium plants and products from trusted local nurseries. Our professional consultants work closely with you to understand your goals and the specific Feng Shui areas you wish to enhance, ensuring your office environment promotes prosperity, health, and harmony all year round. To help you achieve the best results, our experts have selected the top five plants that offer the greatest Feng Shui benefits.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation, or browse our website to learn more about our office plant hire services.

Feng Shui and the power of plants

This tangible feeling lies at the heart of the ancient Asian concept of Feng Shui—the art of arranging our environment to encourage the proper flow of Chi, which benefits those within it. And yes, it also includes the thoughtful arrangement of beautiful furniture and artwork, a practice backed by a vast body of knowledge.

This article focuses on the use of indoor plants, which are especially beneficial in your workplace from a Feng Shui perspective. If you were thinking of getting Feng Shui plants for the office regardless, aside from the aesthetic appeal, by making choices according to Feng Shui principles, you could attract good luck to help your business prosper and increase health and harmony among colleagues. And yes, you can select certain plants and purposefully place them in certain places to amplify these intentions.

Energy maps and plant placement

Firstly, let’s look at where to place your Feng shui plants. Feng shui practices include an energy map called the Bagua, which divides a building into nine areas, or energy centres, each representing an important aspect of life. These include the four cardinal directions (north, west, south, east), the four intermediary points (northeast, southwest, etc.), and the centre. Each area is linked to different elements: water, earth, wood, heart, metal, and fire. Some elements, like wood, earth, and metal, are connected to two energy centres. Notably, the wood element is associated with both health and wealth.

Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, which means the east is linked to health (wood element), and the northwest is linked to wealth (also a wood element). This gives you a great indication of where to place plants in your office to amplify the intention behind the attributes you want to attract and retain.

The Top 5 Feng Shui Plants for Prosperity, Health and Harmony

 

1. Money Plant

Commonly known as the Jade Plant, Money Tree, or Chinese Money Plant, this succulent is a tropical plant believed to promote good fortune and prosperity. Place it in the northwest part of your office or near the entrance to attract money energy. The greener and leafier the plant, the more wealth it attracts, as its leaves resemble coins. This is a great plant to add to your office when you first move in, promoting wealth and prosperity from the minute your employees walk in the door.

Commonly known as the Jade Plant, Money Tree, or Chinese Money Plant, this succulent is a tropical plant believed to promote good fortune and prosperity. Place it in the northwest part of your office or near the entrance to attract money energy. The greener and leafier the plant, the more wealth it attracts, as its leaves resemble coins. This is a great plant to add to your office when you first move in, promoting wealth and prosperity from the minute your employees walk in the door.

Care and maintenance

While this low-maintenance succulent plant grows easily, it still requires care to prevent it from drying out. We recommended the following to keep your money plant happy and healthy:

• Keep it out of direct sunlight (we recommend placing it in bright indirect light)
• Water when the soil feels dry, generally once a week or fortnight, depending on your indoor environment
• Repot once every two years to strengthen the roots and stimulate growth
• Spray leaves with water every few weeks to keep hydrated

Gifting purposes

Many Feng Shui plants are associated with traits like prosperity, health, and positive energy, but the Money/Jade plant is specifically linked to wealth. It makes a thoughtful gift for various occasions, including:

• New business ventures: A symbol of good fortune and financial success for those starting a new business.
• Housewarming: A way to wish the recipient a prosperous and thriving new home.

Graduates: A gesture of encouragement, offering success and abundance in the next chapter of their journey.

 

2. Lucky Bamboo Plant

This plant is believed to bring health, prosperity, and luck and can be placed in either the east (health-related) or northeast (wealth-related) part of your office to bring positive energy into the space It’s characterised by an odd number of stalks, with each number symbolising different blessings:

• Three stalks: Longevity, happiness, and wealth
• Five stalks: Wealth, balance and harmony
• Seven stalks: Good health
• Nine stalks: Good luck
• Twenty-one stalks: A rare and powerful blessing in all areas of life

Care and Maintenance

Given it doesn’t like too much sunlight and fare well in a cool climate, these good luck plants are ideal for air-conditioned offices. Just keep it in a pot with stones and water, and change the water regularly. We recommend the following to keep your lucky plants happy:

• Place in a spot with bright, indirect sunlight to avoid direct sun exposure, which can burn the leaves.
• Ensure the plant is kept in water (if growing in water) or the soil is kept moist. Change the water every 1-2 weeks to prevent stagnation and root rot.
• Prune any yellow or damaged leaves to keep the plant healthy and encourage new growth.

Gifting purposes

The Lucky Bamboo Plant is known for bringing lucky energy to anyone it’s given to. In an office, we recommend placing it on a desk or at the entryway to promote luck and prosperity for employees.

 

3. Rubber Plant

Like the Money Plant, the Rubber Plant brings wealth and happiness, making it ideal for the northwest (wealth) corner of a building. Its large, round leaves are said to soften sharp corners and bring balance to a space. The rubber plant promotes positive energy and helps remove indoor toxins, improving air quality and health.

Care and Maintenance

Rubber plants are ideal for offices, as they thrive in low light and cool temperatures. While generally low maintenance, the following tips will help keep your plant happy and healthy:

• Rubber plants thrive in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves.
• Keep the soil moist by watering when the top inch feels dry.
• Mist the leaves occasionally to boost humidity and keep them moisturised.

Gifting purposes

Rubber plants are among the best feng shui plants to gift to employees and managers looking to enhance their workspace energy. They are believed to promote prosperity, personal growth, and positive energy, making them especially beneficial for:

• Managers and team leaders: Helps attract prosperity and abundance to promote a supportive and thriving environment for leadership and decision-making.
• Employees seeking career advancement: Encourage growth and financial success, boosting motivation and productivity.
• New hires or team members: A thoughtful gift to welcome them and promote a positive, prosperous start in their new role.

 

4. Palm trees

Good news for Brisbane residents! Palm trees, already a common feature in many offices, offer more than just aesthetic appeal. From a Feng Shui perspective, they attract and activate positive energy, helping to remedy spaces where the chi flow may be blocked or stagnant. Palm trees are often seen as a symbol of stability and strength, providing a dynamic presence that encourages balance and harmony in the workplace. Think of them as vibrant friend who brings energy and life to any environment, uplifting everyone around them. If you’re unsure which palms would best suit your office, take a look at our blog, How to Choose the Best Indoor Palms for Your Office Space, for inspiration.

Care and maintenance

Palms can grow to be quite large; if that’s what you are after, you must look after it accordingly.

• Place palm trees in a spot with medium to bright indirect light for optimal growth.
• Plant indoor palms in a loose, well-drained potting mix to ensure proper root health.
• Repot every 1-2 years when it stops growing or when roots are sticking out of the bottom.
• Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid sogginess. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
• Fertilise indoor palms monthly during the growing season to support healthy growth.

Gifting purposes

Palm trees, symbolising strength and stability, make a thoughtful gift for anyone looking to enhance their environment with positive energy and support. Their resilience and vitality make them ideal for both personal and professional spaces.

 

5. Peace Lilly

Not only is this one of the best indoor air-purifying plants, but its graceful white blooms and dark green leaves also promote mental and physical balance, offering protective vibrations. Placing it in the health corner (the east) or near electrical equipment like computers and printers helps reduce the effects of positive ions. True to its name, the Peace Lily harmonises the atmosphere, encouraging a peaceful and cooperative environment among colleagues.

Care and maintenance

These plants can either be placed in a pot or in hydro, meaning you can wash the roots and place it in a large vase. For lower maintenance, place in hydro to avoid watering, as this plant is often quite thirsty and needs to be watered regularly.

• Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Peace Lilies are sensitive to drought, so regular watering is essential.
• They prefer moderate humidity. Mist the leaves or place a humidity tray nearby to boost moisture levels, especially in air-conditioned environments.
• Peace Lilies thrive in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.

Gifting purposes

The Peace Lily makes a thoughtful gift for various occasions, symbolising peace, balance, and well-being. It’s ideal for:

• Office Spaces: A great gift for workplaces, promoting positive energy and helping reduce stress among colleagues.

• Housewarmings: A symbol of harmony and good energy, ideal for creating a peaceful home environment.

Special Occasions: A gesture of care and good health, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or to uplift someone’s spirits.

 

Honourable mentions

Snake plants: Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, snake plants are known for their resilience and air-purifying qualities; snake plants help promote a calm and grounding energy in any space. These spiky plants have upright, sword-like leaves that are said to symbolise strength and protection, making them ideal for both home and office environments.

Birds of paradise: With their striking, tropical appearance, these plants symbolise freedom, optimism, and prosperity. They can be placed in spaces to boost creativity and encourage positive energy. Their bold flowers are a reminder of beauty and potential, making them perfect for energising workspaces or living rooms.

Pothos: Easy to grow and maintain, pothos plants are known for their ability to thrive in various light conditions. They are believed to attract wealth and success, with their trailing vines symbolising abundance. Pothos is often used in Feng Shui to create vital energy and good fortune in spaces.

Caring for Feng Shui plants in the office

While all feng shui plants are relatively low maintenance, they must not be entirely neglected because withered, sick or dying plants have the opposite effect on health, wealth and harmony. That means someone should be nominated to regularly care for your plants. If office life is too hectic and all-consuming for somebody to purchase, place and care for your plants, you may want to consider the services of an office plant hire company to do this for you. 

Bring positive energy into your space with Prestigious Plantscapes

We hope this article has helped you understand the basics of Feng Shui plants and their connection to offices, workspaces, and gifting. We also hope it has inspired you to incorporate these office plants and their placement principles into your office. The Prestigious Plantscapes team is here to help you if you would like to use our plant hire and maintenance services in and around Brisbane.

We know the climate and the challenges your indoor plants will face. That’s why we stock all of the best Feng Shui plants for Brisbane to hire and maintain. So you can get all the benefits without the work!

Call us today on (07) 3345 3385 for a chat and quote.