Did you know succulents can do more than just make your home look pretty? Check out these awesome succulents that attract good luck!
In ancient Chinese Feng Shui, plants are seen as a way to bring peace, good luck, and prosperity. And yes, that includes succulents too! Just think—these plants don’t need much care and still bring positive vibes. Now that’s a win-win!
Succulents That Attract Good Luck
1. Desert Rose
Botanical Name: Adenium obesum
Straight from the arid regions of Arabia and Africa, the desert rose is a hardy and attractive perennial succulent, and of course, it is super low-maintenance. Plus, it can tolerate both drought and heat, with no problems, thanks to its natural habitat.
This succulent is known by plenty of names, like the impala lily, mock azalea, and the Sabi star. In various cultures, the desert rose is grown widely as it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
And, its chubby base and bright flowers are super popular for attracting positive energy.
2. Chinese Money Plant
Botanical Name: Pilea peperomioides
Did you know the Chinese money plant is also nicknamed the Pancake or UFO plant? Unofficially, it may also be called the “Good Luck’ plant as it can bring good luck, charm, and prosperity both to your garden and indoors.
And yes, it is a succulent if you didn’t already know! It is a chic style statement to add anywhere in your home or office, thanks to its unique coin-like foliage. The best part is that it is a breeze to propagate.
You can even gift its small baby plants to friends and family as a gesture of sharing wealth and good fortune.
3. Aloe Vera
Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis Miller
Speaking of succulents, you can never ignore aloe vera! With its medicinal properties, it doesn’t just heal cuts and burns but is often lauded in Feng Shui for its ability to heal the energies in your home, too.
It protects your indoor spaces from envy and other negative energies. You could say it acts like a green guardian, shielding your space from bad vibes while welcoming luck.
4. Haworthia
Botanical Name: Haworthia angustifolia
The Haworthia has deep roots in many cultures and their history. Related to aloe and native to southern Africa, this succulent is known for its small rosettes and their translucent tips.
In the wild, these are often half-buried in the sand, but they are essential for photosynthesis.
One variety is even called ‘Good Luck,’ with leaves ranging from green to dusty rose—and sometimes a rich burgundy. For positivity and good luck, add a Haworthia to your home.
5. Jade Plant
Botanical Name: Crassula ovata
According to Feng Shui, you should place the jade plant right at your front door!
Now, why is that? Well, this ancient philosophy gives the jade plant a special symbolic meaning. People believe it attracts positive vibes, prosperity, good luck, and success. That’s why they often place it in the entryway or in the southeast corner of a bright room.
Besides average room temperature and humidity, it requires infrequent but thorough watering every 2-3 weeks, depending on how dry the soil is.
6. Snake Plant ‘Laurentii’
Yet another quintessential entryway succulent, we speak of the snake plant. But not your usual snake plant; we are talking about the variegated ‘Laurentii’ variety.
This lucky plant is not only believed to invite fortune, health, and creativity but can also offer protection and positivity around your house. Its upright growth is said to block negative energy like a shield.
They do best in medium, bright light, but can sometimes tolerate low-light conditions too. Like the jade plant, you must water it every 2 to 3 weeks. However, ensure the humidity is low around this plant.
7. String of Hearts
Botanical Name: Ceropegia woodii
The String of Hearts lives up to its name and promotes good luck and pure serenity, according to Feng Shui. Of course, this succulent with its gorgeous and unique heart-shaped leaves does more too.
When you plant it in your home, it will represent and bring progress, development, and even personal understanding for you.
It does need more watering than the jade plant, around once a week. But you must ensure watering only when the soil is dry.
8. String of Pearls
Botanical Name: Senecio rowleyanus
There’s hardly anything that this succulent does not do for you! From purifying the indoor air to having symbolic power and cultural significance, the String of Pearls, with its adorably pea-shaped, bead-like foliage, can do wonders for the energy in your home.
It stands for prosperity, good luck, and abundance, and is often portrayed as being the same as a charm bracelet in various cultures. Each “pearl” is said to symbolize wealth, luck, or success—like carrying a pocketful of good fortune!
Bonus Pick—A Non-Succulent That Brings Luck
Lucky Bamboo
Botanical Name: Dracaena sanderiana
Now, we know this isn’t a succulent—but Lucky Bamboo has earned an honorary mention on this list for a reason! Feng Shui enthusiasts love this plant for its ability to attract luck, happiness, and wealth. People often gift it during housewarming parties or New Year celebrations to invite positivity.
If you love symbolic plants beyond just succulents, you might want to add this one to your indoor space. Just place it in a bright spot with indirect sunlight and keep its roots in clean water.
Note: While Lucky Bamboo is not a succulent, we’ve included it here as a bonus lucky plant because of its strong cultural ties to good fortune. Our core love still lies with succulents!
So, you have got the list of best succulents for good luck. Tell us in the comments below which one is your favorite and which one you’re planning to add to your home next.
