Your Guide To Purchasing Feng Shui Plants In Hong Kong

Aloe Vera

An easy-to-care-for house plant, aloe vera has thick, fleshy stems that contain a translucent gel that is favored for its healing and soothing properties. Aloe vera is also said to prevent bad luck and bad energy, helping you to realign your space and create a welcoming and positive aura.

Place in bright, indirect sunlight or artificial light. A western or southern window is ideal. Aloe that are kept in low light often grow leggy. Remember that the aloe is a succulent plant accustomed to arid environments, but its thick leaves still need sufficient water.

Where to find it?

Urban Plants, Unit 2401, 24/F, Tsuen Wan Ind Centre, 220 Texaco Rd, Tsuen Wan, +852 2180 6422, https://urbanplants.com.hk/products/aloe-vera

Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides)

This plant is known for attracting wealth, good fortune, and prosperity to its owner. Its playful appearance is not only visually appealing but also makes it a delight to care for.

When properly maintained, the Chinese Money Plant thrives abundantly, often producing small offsets that you can share with friends. Just remember to avoid overwatering, as it thrives best with bright, indirect sunlight.

Where to find it?

Plantjai, 4/F, Nam Hing Fong, 39 Yiu Wa St, Causeway Bay, +852 6680 7550, https://plantjai.com/en/

Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)

The Jade Plant is a beloved succulent known for its miniature tree-like structure and thick, oval-shaped leaves. Often associated with attracting wealth and good fortune, its coin-shaped leaves symbolize prosperity. For optimal benefits, place your Jade Plant in the southwest area of your home, which is said to enhance abundance.

Jade Plants thrive in bright, indirect light, benefiting from a few hours of direct sunlight each day to keep their foliage lush and vibrant. This makes them ideal for bright windowsills.

Where to find it?

Wah King Garden Arts, DD217, Lot 907, Tai Chung Hau Road, Sai Kung, https://www.wahking-garden.com/

Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana)

Easy to grow and low maintenance, lucky bamboo is a popular housewarming gift, celebrated for its ability to bring luck and positive energy into any home. Available in a variety of captivating shapes—such as swirls and braided stalks—lucky bamboo is commonly found in both offices and residences, enhancing good Feng Shui.

The meaning of lucky bamboo is closely linked to the number of stalks. For instance, two stalks symbolize love, three represent happiness, five are for academic success and creativity, seven promote family health, eight attract wealth, and nine bring overall luck.

Caring for lucky bamboo is simple: just ensure it’s grown in clean water (preferably pure or distilled) and placed in indirect sunlight for optimal growth.

Where to find it?

• Ikea, Various Locations, https://www.ikea.com.hk/
• Green It Up Hong Kong,  08 Hung Lok Rd, Hung Hom, +852 6752 4780, https://www.greenituphk.com/product-page/dracaena-sanderiana-lucky-bamboo-straight

Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica)

Money trees are believed to symbolize luck and prosperity, making them a powerful symbol of abundance and financial success. This makes them an ideal gift for anyone embarking on a new chapter in their life in Hong Kong.

For optimal growth, place your money tree in bright, indirect light, ideally near a sunny window facing east, west, or south. Water your plant every one to two weeks, ensuring that water drains from the pot's drainage hole, and allow the soil to dry out mostly between waterings.

Where to find it?

• Joys Of Growing, Flower Villa, 8 Flower Market Rd, Prince Edward, +852 2380 9801, https://www.facebook.com/JoysofGrowing
• Green It Up Hong Kong, 08 Hung Lok Road, Hung Hom, +852 6752 4780, https://www.greenituphk.com/product-page/pachira-aquatica-money-tree

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Peace lilies are tropical, evergreen plants belonging to the Arum family, native to Central and South America. Renowned in Feng Shui, these plants are celebrated for their ability to maintain a positive and uplifting energy in any room. The lush leaves are thought to attract wealth, while the elegant flowers symbolize good luck.

When provided with adequate light, peace lilies produce stunning white to off-white blooms starting in early summer, continuing to flower throughout the year under optimal conditions.

Where to find it?

Green It Up Hong Kong, 08 Hung Lok Road, Hung Hom, +852 6752 4780, https://www.greenituphk.com/product-page/spathiphyllum-peace-lily

Philodendron Heart Leaf (Philodendron scandens)

Where to find it?

Fleur, 4/F, Nam Hing Fong, 39 Yiu Wa St, Causeway Bay, +852 6680 7550, https://fleur.hk/en/flowers/green-living/philodendron-scandens/

Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum)

Pothos are fast-growing plants that can add 12 to 18 inches of length each month. Their draping vines come in various shapes, colors, and sizes, featuring pointed and heart-shaped green leaves that may be variegated with white, yellow, or pale green striations. However, it's important to note that pothos plants are toxic to pets.

In Feng Shui, pothos symbolize generosity and abundance, making them a meaningful addition to your decor.

Where to find it?

Garden Plus, 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Lantau, +852 6547 2233, https://www.gardenplus.com.hk/

Snake Plant (Dracaena Trifasciata)

The Snake Plant, available in various varieties, features striking green-banded or striped leaves with yellow or cream edges. This easy-to-care-for houseplant is highly tolerant of drought and low light, making it an ideal choice for spaces like offices.

In Feng Shui, the Snake Plant is believed to provide a sense of protection and is best positioned near doors.

For optimal growth, Snake Plants thrive with 8 to 10 hours of indirect sunlight or a few hours of direct sunlight in the early morning. Water your plant deeply only when the soil has completely dried out. In winter, check the soil mix every couple of weeks, as the plant may need watering only once a month.

Where to find it?

Urban Plants, Unit 2401, 24/F, Tsuen Wan Ind Centre, 220 Texaco Rd, Tsuen Wan, +852 2180 6422, https://urbanplants.com.hk/

String Of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii)

Where to find it? 

My Home Nature Limited, Room C & Rooftop Plant, 14/F, Kin Tak Industrial Building, 172 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, +852 5217 2219, https://www.greenflow.hk/en/products/string-of-hearts-ceropegia-woodii