For many people, 2020 has been a challenging year in numerous ways. If you’re spending more time at home during this difficult time, you may be looking for ways to not only refresh your home, but to bring some much-needed good luck into your space. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or an aspiring plant parent, these 15 indoor plants are thought to bring positive things like luck, money, energy and good vibes into your home.
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Over 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your Home
September 9, 2020
For many people, 2020 has been a challenging year in numerous ways. If you’re spending more time at home during this difficult time, you may be looking for ways to not only refresh your home, but to bring some much-needed good luck into your space. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or an aspiring plant parent, these 15 indoor plants are thought to bring positive things like luck, money, energy and good vibes into your home.
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Lucky Bamboo for Good Luck
1/15Lucky Bamboo for Good Luck
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It might be self-evident based on its name, but lucky bamboo is a classic lucky plant. Perhaps most recognizable for its ability to grow in intricate and decorative shapes, Dracaena sanderiana is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture. As an added bonus, this plant <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">doesn’t mind low light</a>, which makes it a great way to decorate corners of your home that may not get as much sun. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/how-to-keep-your-plants-alive-while-youre-on-vacation-1927570/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Keep Your Plants Alive While You’re on Vacation</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeLucky Bamboo for Good Luck
PHOTO 1 of 15READ LESS -It might be self-evident based on its name, but lucky bamboo is a classic lucky plant. Perhaps most recognizable for its ability to grow in intricate and decorative shapes, Dracaena sanderiana is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture. As an added bonus, this plant <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">doesn’t mind low light</a>, which makes it a great way to decorate corners of your home that may not get as much sun. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/how-to-keep-your-plants-alive-while-youre-on-vacation-1927570/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Keep Your Plants Alive While You’re on Vacation</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Try Your Luck With the Dracaena Family
2/15Try Your Luck With the Dracaena Family
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Lucky bamboo is a member of the Dracaena family, which is a family of plants with a variety of species within it, including the Dracaena marginata or Dragon Tree, and the Dracaena fragrans or Cornstalk Dracaena. Plants within this plant family vary in size and are known for their spiky foliage and thick trunks. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/plant-filled-living-rooms-1912351/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Plant-Filled Living Rooms for Serious Decor Inspiration</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeTry Your Luck With the Dracaena Family
PHOTO 2 of 15READ LESS -Lucky bamboo is a member of the Dracaena family, which is a family of plants with a variety of species within it, including the Dracaena marginata or Dragon Tree, and the Dracaena fragrans or Cornstalk Dracaena. Plants within this plant family vary in size and are known for their spiky foliage and thick trunks. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/plant-filled-living-rooms-1912351/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Plant-Filled Living Rooms for Serious Decor Inspiration</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Peace Lilies for Peace and Zen in Your Space
3/15Peace Lilies for Peace and Zen in Your Space
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The deep green foliage and white flowers of the peace lily, or Spathiphyllum, are a great way to bring instant tropical vibes into your home. These stunning plants are also thought to cleanse the air from your home and help keep negative energy away. One tip? Keep peace lilies away from kids and pets, as <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-poisonous-children-cats-dogs-1929406/#currentSlide=4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the plant can be mildly toxic if ingested</a>.Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomePeace Lilies for Peace and Zen in Your Space
PHOTO 3 of 15READ LESS -The deep green foliage and white flowers of the peace lily, or Spathiphyllum, are a great way to bring instant tropical vibes into your home. These stunning plants are also thought to cleanse the air from your home and help keep negative energy away. One tip? Keep peace lilies away from kids and pets, as <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-poisonous-children-cats-dogs-1929406/#currentSlide=4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the plant can be mildly toxic if ingested</a>.Photo Credit: Unsplash
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Golden Pothos for Beginners
4/15Golden Pothos for Beginners
4/15Photo Credit: Amanda Roberts
If you’re new to indoor plants and hoping for a little beginner’s luck, a low-maintenance but beautiful <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/the-best-bedroom-plants-to-help-you-get-a-better-sleep-1918667/#currentSlide=14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">golden pothos</a> might be for you. Also known by the name “money plant” and thought to bring good luck and fortune, the Epipremnum aureum is great for plant novices because its leaves curl and droop to tell you when to water. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/hacks-bring-your-dead-plant-back-to-life-1926974/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Hacks That Will Bring Your Dead (or Dying) Plant Back to Life</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeGolden Pothos for Beginners
PHOTO 4 of 15READ LESS -If you’re new to indoor plants and hoping for a little beginner’s luck, a low-maintenance but beautiful <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/the-best-bedroom-plants-to-help-you-get-a-better-sleep-1918667/#currentSlide=14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">golden pothos</a> might be for you. Also known by the name “money plant” and thought to bring good luck and fortune, the Epipremnum aureum is great for plant novices because its leaves curl and droop to tell you when to water. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/hacks-bring-your-dead-plant-back-to-life-1926974/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Hacks That Will Bring Your Dead (or Dying) Plant Back to Life</a>Photo Credit: Amanda Roberts
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Classic Jade Makes a Great Housewarming Gift
5/15Classic Jade Makes a Great Housewarming Gift
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If you’ve recently <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/top-10-unexpected-costs-of-moving-1052798/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">moved</a> and are looking for plants to use as decor in your new home, a classic jade plant is a great option. This lucky plant is traditionally gifted to new homeowners and business owners to bring good luck and wealth into their lives. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/things-you-need-moving-day-things-need-toss-1931788/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16 Things You Need on Moving Day (and 3 Things You Need to Toss)</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeClassic Jade Makes a Great Housewarming Gift
PHOTO 5 of 15READ LESS -If you’ve recently <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/top-10-unexpected-costs-of-moving-1052798/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">moved</a> and are looking for plants to use as decor in your new home, a classic jade plant is a great option. This lucky plant is traditionally gifted to new homeowners and business owners to bring good luck and wealth into their lives. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/things-you-need-moving-day-things-need-toss-1931788/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16 Things You Need on Moving Day (and 3 Things You Need to Toss)</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash
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Orchids for Good Luck and a Splash of Colour
6/15Orchids for Good Luck and a Splash of Colour
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If flowering plants are more your speed, orchids of all varieties are thought to bring love, luck and friendship into their owners’ lives. Orchids are a great way to add some colour into neutral decor, or to complement a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/dark-colours-small-space-1941000/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bolder colour palette</a>. Put your orchid in a pot that ties in with the rest of your space, like Drew and Jonathan Scott did with a gold metallic pot in this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/photos/high-end-finishes-renovation-1920757/#currentSlide=14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vibrant <em>Property Brothers</em> reno.</a> <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers-buying-and-selling/photos/gorgeous-living-rooms-1929782/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Gorgeous Living Rooms We All Want to Curl Up in With a Good Book</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeOrchids for Good Luck and a Splash of Colour
PHOTO 6 of 15READ LESS -If flowering plants are more your speed, orchids of all varieties are thought to bring love, luck and friendship into their owners’ lives. Orchids are a great way to add some colour into neutral decor, or to complement a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/dark-colours-small-space-1941000/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bolder colour palette</a>. Put your orchid in a pot that ties in with the rest of your space, like Drew and Jonathan Scott did with a gold metallic pot in this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/photos/high-end-finishes-renovation-1920757/#currentSlide=14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vibrant <em>Property Brothers</em> reno.</a> <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers-buying-and-selling/photos/gorgeous-living-rooms-1929782/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Gorgeous Living Rooms We All Want to Curl Up in With a Good Book</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Snake Plants Can Tolerate a Little Neglect
7/15Snake Plants Can Tolerate a Little Neglect
7/15Photo Credit: Amanda Roberts
Plants from the Sansevieria family – like this Sansevieria laurentii – are super popular among plant enthusiasts, and with good reason. Also known as snake plants and mother-in-law’s tongue, these easygoing and hardy plants are thought to cleanse your home of negative energy. They <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/#currentSlide=7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tolerate low light well</a> and are especially good for folks who sometimes forget to water their plants. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/the-best-plant-for-every-room-in-your-home-1906809/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Plant for Every Room in Your Home</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeSnake Plants Can Tolerate a Little Neglect
PHOTO 7 of 15READ LESS -Plants from the Sansevieria family – like this Sansevieria laurentii – are super popular among plant enthusiasts, and with good reason. Also known as snake plants and mother-in-law’s tongue, these easygoing and hardy plants are thought to cleanse your home of negative energy. They <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/#currentSlide=7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tolerate low light well</a> and are especially good for folks who sometimes forget to water their plants. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/the-best-plant-for-every-room-in-your-home-1906809/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Plant for Every Room in Your Home</a>Photo Credit: Amanda Roberts
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Basil to Brighten a Kitchen Windowsill
8/15Basil to Brighten a Kitchen Windowsill
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<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/diy-balcony-herb-garden-balcony-gardening-ideas-1939618/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Herbs</a> might not be your first thought when you think of houseplants, but savoury <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-child-pet-safe-1913786/#currentSlide=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">herbs like basil</a> are a great way to add a little greenery and cleanse your home of bad vibes. As an added bonus, place your potted basil on a kitchen windowsill and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/genius-recipes-fresh-herbs/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">add the leaves</a> to delicious salads and pasta dishes. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/20-rooms-made-better-with-plants-1052781/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Rooms Made Better With Plants</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeBasil to Brighten a Kitchen Windowsill
PHOTO 8 of 15READ LESS -<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/diy-balcony-herb-garden-balcony-gardening-ideas-1939618/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Herbs</a> might not be your first thought when you think of houseplants, but savoury <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-child-pet-safe-1913786/#currentSlide=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">herbs like basil</a> are a great way to add a little greenery and cleanse your home of bad vibes. As an added bonus, place your potted basil on a kitchen windowsill and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/genius-recipes-fresh-herbs/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">add the leaves</a> to delicious salads and pasta dishes. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/20-rooms-made-better-with-plants-1052781/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Rooms Made Better With Plants</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash
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Sage for Some Cleansing Energy
9/15Sage for Some Cleansing Energy
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You may have heard of some Indigenous cultures using sage to cleanse a person or space. Bring some of that cleansing, healing energy into your home with a sage plant. Just like the basil plant, you can also keep your sage plant in your kitchen to season any dishes you cook. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/best-online-plant-stores-canada-1939786/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in Canada</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeSage for Some Cleansing Energy
PHOTO 9 of 15READ LESS -You may have heard of some Indigenous cultures using sage to cleanse a person or space. Bring some of that cleansing, healing energy into your home with a sage plant. Just like the basil plant, you can also keep your sage plant in your kitchen to season any dishes you cook. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/best-online-plant-stores-canada-1939786/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in Canada</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Aloe Vera to Maximize the Healing Vibes
10/15Aloe Vera to Maximize the Healing Vibes
10/15Photo Credit: Amanda Roberts
You’ve heard of Aloe Vera gel for soothing sunburns, cuts and scrapes, but did you know that you can <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/#currentSlide=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bring the healing vibes into your home</a> with a cute potted aloe plant? These succulent plants are easy to care for and don’t mind if you forget to water them. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Herbs and Medicinal Plants to Grow in Your Home This Spring</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeAloe Vera to Maximize the Healing Vibes
PHOTO 10 of 15READ LESS -You’ve heard of Aloe Vera gel for soothing sunburns, cuts and scrapes, but did you know that you can <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/#currentSlide=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bring the healing vibes into your home</a> with a cute potted aloe plant? These succulent plants are easy to care for and don’t mind if you forget to water them. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Herbs and Medicinal Plants to Grow in Your Home This Spring</a>Photo Credit: Amanda Roberts
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Spread Luck and Friendship With the Friendship Plant
11/15Spread Luck and Friendship With the Friendship Plant
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The Instagram-famous Pilea peperomioides is also known as a money plant, friendship plant and pass-it-on-plant. Thought to bring luck and friendship into plant-owners’ lives, these hardy plants often sprout little babies when they’re happy. Once they’re big enough, you can split the babies from the mother plant and share them with your friends. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/best-plant-according-to-zodiac-sign-1933467/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Plant for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeSpread Luck and Friendship With the Friendship Plant
PHOTO 11 of 15READ LESS -The Instagram-famous Pilea peperomioides is also known as a money plant, friendship plant and pass-it-on-plant. Thought to bring luck and friendship into plant-owners’ lives, these hardy plants often sprout little babies when they’re happy. Once they’re big enough, you can split the babies from the mother plant and share them with your friends. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/best-plant-according-to-zodiac-sign-1933467/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Plant for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash
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Rubber Plants for Feng Shui
12/15Rubber Plants for Feng Shui
12/15Photo Credit: Amanda Roberts
<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/the-best-bedroom-plants-to-help-you-get-a-better-sleep-1918667/#currentSlide=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rubber plants</a>, or Ficus elastica, were once grown commercially for use in rubber manufacturing. This fact, combined with its round leaves reminiscent of money, help explain why it's no wonder these lucky feng shui plants are thought to bring money and prosperity. Rubber plants hate being overwatered, so stick a finger into its soil about once a week and if it feels dry, water thoroughly. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/feng-shui-tips-for-every-room-in-the-home-1901565/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feng Shui Tips to Improve Every Room of Your Home</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeRubber Plants for Feng Shui
PHOTO 12 of 15READ LESS -<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/the-best-bedroom-plants-to-help-you-get-a-better-sleep-1918667/#currentSlide=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rubber plants</a>, or Ficus elastica, were once grown commercially for use in rubber manufacturing. This fact, combined with its round leaves reminiscent of money, help explain why it's no wonder these lucky feng shui plants are thought to bring money and prosperity. Rubber plants hate being overwatered, so stick a finger into its soil about once a week and if it feels dry, water thoroughly. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/feng-shui-tips-for-every-room-in-the-home-1901565/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feng Shui Tips to Improve Every Room of Your Home</a>Photo Credit: Amanda Roberts
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Palms for Tropical Vibes and Positive Energy
13/15Palms for Tropical Vibes and Positive Energy
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When a tropical trip just isn’t in the cards, bring the vacay vibes to you with your own little palm tree. With their big, leafy fronds, these plants from the Arecacae family are thought to help clean the air in your home and bring in good energy. If you live in a cold climate, be sure to keep these tropical plants away from cold or drafty windows. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/tropical-inspired-room-designs-1937504/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Tropical-Inspired Room Designs Perfect for the Ultimate Staycation</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomePalms for Tropical Vibes and Positive Energy
PHOTO 13 of 15READ LESS -When a tropical trip just isn’t in the cards, bring the vacay vibes to you with your own little palm tree. With their big, leafy fronds, these plants from the Arecacae family are thought to help clean the air in your home and bring in good energy. If you live in a cold climate, be sure to keep these tropical plants away from cold or drafty windows. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/tropical-inspired-room-designs-1937504/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Tropical-Inspired Room Designs Perfect for the Ultimate Staycation</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash
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Roses Symbolize Love and Healing
14/15Roses Symbolize Love and Healing
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Roses are a classic symbol of love and friendship. Try your hand at cultivating a potted mini rose plant indoors to help bring love, friendship and healing into your life. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-that-flower-in-winter-1921590/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Indoor and Outdoor Plants That Will Flower in the Winter</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeRoses Symbolize Love and Healing
PHOTO 14 of 15READ LESS -Roses are a classic symbol of love and friendship. Try your hand at cultivating a potted mini rose plant indoors to help bring love, friendship and healing into your life. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-that-flower-in-winter-1921590/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Indoor and Outdoor Plants That Will Flower in the Winter</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees, But Money Trees Can Bring Good Luck
15/15Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees, But Money Trees Can Bring Good Luck
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If money grew on trees, this would be the tree to grow on. The Pachira aquatica is called a money tree because in feng shui it is thought to bring good luck. With their intricately braided trunks, these plants are low-maintenance and tolerate low or artificial light particularly well. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/offices/photos/how-to-get-good-feng-shui-in-your-home-office-1906548/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Organize Your Home Office So it Has Good Feng Shui</a>Green LivingOver 2020? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your HomeMoney Doesn’t Grow on Trees, But Money Trees Can Bring Good Luck
PHOTO 15 of 15READ LESS -If money grew on trees, this would be the tree to grow on. The Pachira aquatica is called a money tree because in feng shui it is thought to bring good luck. With their intricately braided trunks, these plants are low-maintenance and tolerate low or artificial light particularly well. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/offices/photos/how-to-get-good-feng-shui-in-your-home-office-1906548/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Organize Your Home Office So it Has Good Feng Shui</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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