Lucky Blooms: Flowers and Plants to Increase Prosperity

By Jill Brooke

LUCKY BLOOMS: LUCKY FLOWERS AND PLANTS  TO INCREASE PROSPERITY

Luck is something that seems random but why not help your own with these lucky flowers and plants that bring good fortune. Among the flowers that invite prosperity are money trees, orchids, four-leaf clovers, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, stargazer lilies and peonies

Scoff at your own peril because the force of nature is worth tapping into – and at the very least, it can’t hurt and can only help.

Science supports this too. According to a recent UK survey of 2,000 adults, the ideal working environment includes a variety of plants (40 percent) and bright colors (32 percent).

More than half surveyed say being surrounded by greenery makes them feel more productive, and 60% say it makes them feel happy in general, while more than two-thirds say plants are good for their mental health.

GREEN IS THE COLOR OF MONEY FOR A REASON

We all know that money is the color of green. Furthermore, most of the earth is filled with green thanks to foliage and plants. See the association?

Now that I have your attention – first, “Think Green.”

The U.S. federal government in 1862 chose the color because it was viewed as “a symbol of stability.” And what feels more stable than standing on a forest floor or flower-filled meadow or even a golf course with greenery as far as the eye can see.

 

 

1) MONEY PLANTS A GREAT OPTION AND GIFT

Now consider investing in a money plant. It is believed to promote security and stability. This popular tree from Taiwan is a fave among Feng Shui practitioners for welcoming prosperity and good luck.

Fung Shui, which looks at finding harmony in your surrounding environment, recommends using this plant at home or in the office. The plant, also known as the jade plant,  is said to create positive “chi” energy.

The ones with braided stems are believed to “trap” fortune. Not surprisingly, many gift the money tree for friends starting new businesses or buy one for their own office.

Typically,  there are five leaves on each stem, each representing metal, wind, water, fire and earth. Like a rare four-leaf clover, if you find one that has seven leaves, you are even more lucky.

Whatever one you have, put it in the far left of the room. Feng Shui says placing the tree or other flowers and plants in this area on the left corner of a room will increase good fortune and luck.

2) HOW RARE TO FIND A FOUR LEAF CLOVER

Or maybe you will find a four-leaf clover when connecting with nature. It’s a good luck symbol for a reason. Actually, several.

The day is linked to good luck because St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity with each leaf representing the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Prior to St. Patrick bringing Christianity to Ireland, the Druids believed they could ward off evil spirits by carrying a three-leaf shamrock. A four-leaf clover meant magical protection and immense good fortune.  Thus St. Patrick – who was no fool – then attached faith to the three-leaf clover and retained the fourth leaf as a symbol of good luck. That still exists today.

What are the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? It’s indeed rare. 10,000 to 1. With those odds, no wonder someone considers themselves lucky to find one.

Oxalis Plant for When You Don’t Have A Four Leaf Clover

Oxalis plants are sold all over the country at garden centers for St. Patrick’s Day. Often called “shamrock plants,” it is not from the same relatives of clover, despite the similarities in looking alike. It is actually from the sorrel family. But it’s a wonderful way to decorate a home with the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Plus with watering and feeding every few weeks, it can be an attractive plant for your home. Later, you can mix and match it since the burgancy centers look so good next to other flowers and plants like coleus and snapdragons.

The whole point of embracing cultural holidays is to invite the good vibes behind the concepts. The fact that St. Patrick’s Day is in March when the earth starts greening before the blooming of colors is no accident. For the month of March, my kitchen and dining room table is decorated with green plants and flowers which also sparks discussion. My kids know that this month is all about noticing the green around you.

3) Lucky Flowers: Catching Good Luck with an Orchid

As far as other flowers, there are several known for good luck – that are easily accessible.

In the language of flowers, the orchid is one example. Their lady slippers – as these pouches are called  can catch good fortune. For the plant, the slippers attract pollinators. But for humans, many believe it brings good fortune.  Another bonus is that the flower lasts months and also are collected around the world increasing in value.

4) Chrysanthemums Have Symbolized Good Luck for Centuries 

Chrysanthemums in color waves of yellow and gold are also believed to attract good fortune. Gold of course is attached to the fortune for centuries before money was minted.

The Japanese people viewed the flower as an example of flawless beauty thanks to the meticulous order of its petals. To them, it mirrored the sheer perfection of the sun and stood as a symbol of longevity. By the 17th century, the chrysanthemum had made its way to Europe and America. People throughout the western world revered the flower for its beauty and meaning. Plus its golden colors ushered in the fall and the feeling of possibility that every month offers different pleasures and opportunities.

Chrysanthemums in color waves of yellow and gold are also believed to attract good fortune. Gold of course is attached to the fortune for centuries before money was minted.

The Japanese people viewed the flower as an example of flawless beauty thanks to the meticulous order of its petals. To them, it mirrored the sheer perfection of the sun and stood as a symbol of longevity. By the 17th century, the chrysanthemum had made its way to Europe and America. People throughout the western world revered the flower for its beauty and meaning. Plus its golden colors ushered in the fall and possibility.

5) Stargazer Lilies Invite Good Fortune 

Stargazer lilies just pop with beauty and are also immensely fragrant. Considered good luck especially during Luna New Year, many believe their upward facing blooms offer conversations with heaven.  Because of their attractiveness, they brighten up a home and your spirits which leads to good fortune and clear thinking. After all, their petals look to the sky with their star-shaped blooms, a nod to their celestial name.

6) Hydrangeas Inviting Luck into the Home

Hydrangeas are also flowers that hydrate our financial bottom-line. All the petals and generous round shape contribute to its association with abundance and possibility.

Because of their availability year round, hydrangeas are considered flowers that invite both gratitude and good luck into the home. Because you do derive better luck when you are rooted in gratitude and can see all the ways you have good fortune. In the language of flowers, hydrangeas are linked to both gratitude and luck. An added bonus is these are sold both as cut flowers and are also easy to grow.

7) Peony Traditional Flower for Good Luck

Another flower that is linked to good fortune and prosperity is the peony. In Chinese and Japanese cultures, the flower symbolizes wealth and honor. A nice thought to keep peonies around since one can get wealthy with integrity and loyalty to others.

Of course in Asian cultures, the lotus flower is also a symbol for good fortune and enlightenment. But those flowers are indeed so rare to find and usually used in symbolic pictures or sculptures.

As far as St. Patrick’s Day, many also dye green carnations to add to the fun. Just a few drops of green food dye in any vase will help dye a white carnation. It is a day to discuss good fortune and what you want, and appreciate what you have.

Bells-of-Ireland, as they are called, also are linked to St Patrick’s day. I prefer them in arrangements vs. green carnations. The whole idea is that greenery in its natural state pulses with positivity and energy.

While not native to Ireland, their vibrant green color and bell-like shape have led to their association with the Emerald Isle and the luck associated with it. Their link to the idea of “Good Luck, “Luck Be With You” and “You Will Have Good Luck,” is why these messages are put on cards when florists send bouquets with them. A bouquet of Bells of Ireland is frequently given to someone who has graduated or started a new job.

Many florists use them in arrangements to celebrate this day and you can too. Trader Joe’s and other garden centers sell them during March.

Invest in these plants and flowers to see if your luck improves as well as your business success.

Turns out other studies confirm that plants in our homes and offices make us humans more productive and happier.

NASA research  found that indoor plants clean the air clean by removing toxins. Houseplants remove 87 percent of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are in everything from rugs and grocery bags to paint and vinyl.

Furthermore, indoor plants can reduce fatigue, coughs, sore throats and other cold-related illnesses by more than 30 percent, in a study found the University of Agriculture in Norway.

“As a botanist, I am captivated by the expanding amount of scientific evidence that supports what this new consumer research reveals – that being with plants may substantially improve both mental and physical health,” said James Wong, an ethnobotanist and garden designer.

Another study by the Identity Realisation research group at the University of Exeter, in association with Indoor Garden Design, found that houseplants increase well-being by 47 percent, increase creativity by 45 percent, and increase productivity by 38 percent.

Therefore, why not up your odds for success too by surrounding yourself with any of these plants and flowers to welcome good luck your way.