The Best Placement for Decorative Plants During the Lunar New Year 2025 to Attract Luck and Wealth

(Mytour) Each type of ornamental plant brings distinct aesthetic and Feng Shui values. Therefore, determining the perfect placement for plants during the 2025 Lunar New Year to attract the most good fortune and prosperity is a concern for many.

Arranging and displaying decorative plants during the Tết holiday not only enhances aesthetic beauty but also embodies wishes for good fortune, blessings, and prosperity in the coming year.

However, these days, many families purchase flowers and ornamental plants for the Lunar New Year simply for decoration, without giving much thought to Feng Shui. In particular, the placement of these plants is often based on personal preferences or what fits the design of the home.

According to Feng Shui experts, one of the most significant taboos when it comes to the placement of decorative plants during the 2025 Lunar New Year is placing them in the center of a space.

In Feng Shui, the central area of any space, whether it’s the living room or any other part of the house, is seen as the origin of energy flow, making it a key zone for balancing positive energy.

Placing decorative plants in the center of a room can lead to a decrease in energy flow or create stagnation, which is considered unfavorable in terms of Feng Shui.

To explain further, the center of each room is referred to as the 'Huang Ji,' with a large room called 'Da Huang Ji,' a medium-sized room called 'Zhong Ji,' and a small room called 'Xiao Huang Ji.' It is a Feng Shui taboo to place plants in the exact center of any specific room.

For the 2025 Lunar New Year, it is advised not to place tall ornamental plants on the right side (from inside the house looking out). This position represents the 'Bai Hu,' which is not suitable for plant placement. It is better to place them on the left side.

According to Feng Shui principles, placing tall plants in this position for 3-4 months may activate negative energies, leading to issues with authority and causing the lower ranks to be unresponsive.

Especially, tall ornamental plants should not be placed in front of the house or in the middle of the yard. According to Feng Shui experts, this is like having a telephone pole in the yard or blocking the entrance. This can generate negative energy, affecting all family members.

From a Feng Shui perspective, all ornamental plants used for Tết should be properly decorated.

You can use red envelopes for decoration. In the Year of the Snake 2025, red envelopes shaped like a cow, featuring the character 'Phúc' combined with 'Lộc' and 'Thọ,' can be hung on plants. Since wood generates fire, the color red is considered lucky.

Traditional ornamental plants like peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, kumquat trees, and bamboo have long been favored for display during the Lunar New Year.

Each type of flower and ornamental plant carries its own meaning and is suitable for specific spaces. Therefore, choosing plants that not only beautify the décor but also bring wealth and prosperity is something people pay great attention to.

For example, peach blossoms are considered the essence of the five elements, symbolizing growth, vitality, relationships, and weddings. Did you know? If you observe these 8 auspicious signs during the New Year, it could mean a year of abundant wealth. According to Feng Shui, peach blossoms can ward off evil spirits. Thus, many Northern Vietnamese families display peach blossoms or branches during the New Year to wish for good luck and success throughout the year.

The golden color of the apricot flowers symbolizes prosperity and growth. According to ancient beliefs, apricot flowers represent a year full of happiness, wealth, and a bright career, much like the vibrant color of the flowers. Additionally, kumquat trees are displayed because the word for the fruit sounds like 'gold,' which symbolizes wealth.

In popular culture, chrysanthemums are one of the four auspicious flowers, alongside pine, bamboo, and plum, symbolizing longevity and an abundance of blessings. According to Feng Shui, chrysanthemums bring good fortune and a peaceful life to the homeowner. They represent prosperity, vitality, and joy.

Additionally, certain plants with beautiful names and easy care requirements are also popular for display during the New Year, such as the fortune tree, everlasting peace, grand fortune, money tree, and dragon's pearl tree.