If you want to bring some greenery and prosperity to your home, then there is nothing better than a money plant. These lush, beautiful plants not only look good, but can also be taken care of very easily. According to Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra, these plants bring money, happiness, prosperity and positive energy to the house.
Whether you are fond of plants or a novice whose every plant dies, then there is no need to worry, there is definitely some money plant for you which will not dry up but will remain green. Today we will tell you about 7 different types of money plants that will make your place beautiful and who knows, your luck may also change as soon as you plant it. Let’s start and know in detail one by one.
Why Choose Money Plants for Your Home?
Do you know why Money plants are everyone’s favorite? Because not only do they look good but they are also very easy to care for! Be it home or office, they fit easily everywhere. They are also known for their symbolism of money, luck and harmony. They are also air purifiers as they keep the air of your home fresh.
Some money plants have small and coin-like leaves, while some form long trails, so everyone will find an option to their liking. So, which money plants can enhance the beauty and positivity of your home? Let’s know about 7 types.
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7 Types of Money Plants for Indoor
Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides)
Also known as the “coin plant”, it looks like someone has strung tiny coins on a stick with round leaves. This Chinese plant is very easy to grow and is considered a symbol of financial success.
- Care tips: Place it in a place where there is no bright light (like near a window), and water when the top inch of the soil dries up (once a week). It prefers well-drained soil and a slightly tight pot.
- Special Features: This small plant is perfect for desks, shelves or small houses. It can be easily cut and planted as a new plant.
- Fun Fact: According to Vastu Shastra, if it is kept near the entrance of the house, it helps in bringing money in the house.
Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica)
With its braided trunk and shiny leaves, the money tree is a classic choice for lucky and wealthy gardeners. It is a South American plant and can grow up to 8 feet indoors.
- Care tips: Give it 6 hours of sunlight a day and water once a week (when the soil dries out). Avoid overwatering.
- Special Features: Its braided trunk looks like a piece of art, and it is also given as a housewarming gift.
- Fun Fact: According to Vastu Shastra, placing it near the main entrance of the house increases the chances of wealth.
Money Plant (Epipremnum Aureum)
This money plant, also known as “Devil’s Ivy”, is a die-hard plant. Its heart-shaped leaves and long vines can make any room green. It also purifies the air in the house.
- Care tips: It can easily survive in low to bright light. Watering it once a week is enough.
- Special feature: You can hang it or keep it at a high place, it can grow in any way.
- Fun fact: According to a NASA study, it is considered an air purifier.
Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)
It is also called the “Lucky Plant”. Its round leaves look very cute and it is also considered a symbol of wealth.
- Care tips: Keep it on the window where sunlight comes. Water it less – once in 2-3 weeks.
- Special feature: It is a small and low maintenance plant, this plant is perfect for busy people.
- Fun fact: If it stays green, it is believed that money remains in the house.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
This plant with long, pointed leaves is as stylish as it is tough. It is also considered lucky and protective.
- Care Tips: It can survive in low light. Water it 1-2 times a month.
- Special Features: It releases oxygen at night, so it is the best plant for the bedroom.
- Fun Fact: It is also called “Mother-in-law’s tongue”—probably because of its pointed leaves!
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana)
It is not a real bamboo, but in Feng Shui it is considered a plant that brings wealth and positivity.
- Care Tips: Plant it in water or soil. Keep its roots wet, but do not let water accumulate in it.
- Special Features: Its designer arrangements make any place cool.
- Fun Fact: Its meaning changes according to the number of its stalks. For example, 3 stalks are for happiness, 5 stalks are for health.
Scindapsus (Satin Pothos)
This is a beautiful version of the money plant, with silver-golden shine on its leaves.
- Care tips: Keep it in mild sunlight. Water it once a week as it likes moisture.
- Special feature: Its hanging vines make any place elegant.
- Fun fact: With good care, it can last up to 10 years as it is a kind of green investment.
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How to Care for Your Money Plants: General Tips
Every plant has its own habits, but some tips are useful for everyone:
- Light: Most money plants do not like bright but direct sunlight. Varieties like Pothos or Snake Plant can adjust to low light. But the leaves can burn in the sun, so they need to be protected from direct sun.
- Water: Watering once in 7-10 days is enough, but check the soil first as it should be a little dry. Watering too much is the most common mistake.
- Humidity: Tropical plants like Pothos like humidity. If the house is dry, mist it or keep the plant in a tray filled with water.
- Propagation: Chinese Money Plant or Pothos can be easily grown from cuttings.
- Feng Shui Tip: If you want to achieve good luck, keep money plants at the entrance or southeast corner of the house (wealth zone). This gives positive vibes of Kamaal.
Why Money Plants Are a Must-Have
Plants are not only beautiful, they have their own practicality and symbolism as well. Plants like Money plants purify the air, increase oxygen, and give a natural and calming vibe to your space. Moreover, they are associated with prosperity and good fortune, so they make a great gift or a meaningful addition to the home/office. Whether you prefer the quirky Chinese Money Plant or the stately Money Tree, these plants bring a little luck and a lot of style to your home.
Final Thoughts
Try planting a money plant in your home, as if you are inviting nature’s little joys and good luck into your life! Be it an easy-care Pothos or a stylish Scindapsus, there is some money plant for plant lovers in every space and at every level. So, why not pick one (or a few!) today and begin the journey to make your home more green and lucky?
If you have a favorite money plant or a care tip that you use, do share in the comments – I would love to hear it.
