8 Auspicious Plants for Chinese New Years Gift Giving

Chinese New Years always starts on the first day, of the New Year, that has a new moon. This year it falls on January 28 and it’s the Year of the Rooster.
In Chinese culture plants and flowers always hold a special significance. Certain plants are considered most auspicious and have special meanings. This is especially true during Chinese New Years when they are used for decorating and given as a gifts .

Just remember when it comes to Chinese New Years the most auspicious colors are red (for good fortune and happiness) and gold (for wealth).
Never gift anything white on Chinese New Years. White is considered an unlucky color and white flowers are especially associated with funerals.

Citrus Plants

Citrus plants are considered a symbol of good fortune, wealth and prosperity. Mandarins and Kumquats plants are considered to be most auspicious. The orange fruit resembles the sun and is aligned with the yang (positive) principle, which is a highly auspicious symbol of abundance and happiness.

Phalaenopsis Orchid

This plant is a popular Chinese New Year’s  gift plant as its petals resemble the wings of a butterfly, symbolizing happiness, spring, vitality and longevity.

Lucky Bamboo

According to an ancient Chinese tradition, the Lucky Bamboo plant brings happiness, wealth, and longevity: the ingredients for a happy life.

Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes)

The long hanging pitchers have been likened to money bags. It is said that the more pitchers a plant has, the more luck and fortune its owner will enjoy.

Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica)

This plant is known as the Chinese money tree.  The distinctive five-lobed leaves are considered lucky in Asia and are associated with the five feng shui elements of water, earth, fire, wood, and metal.

Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)

The leaves are round like coins and emerald green, like the color of Jade. A Jade plant symbolizes prosperity, continuous growth, wealth and fortune.

Azalea

Chinese families often place blooming azaleas in the front entrance of their home. Red Azaleas are considered exceptionally auspicious. Azalea flowers represents elegance and wealth.

Cockscomb

The blooms on this plant look like the Cockscomb of a rooster, which explains the name. The Chinese consider the Rooster an auspicious animal that has the ability to ward off evil spirits. Cockscomb plants are usually bought in pairs and placed at doorways or gates. They represent double happiness and bliss for the family and home.

And there you have it
8 Auspicious Plants for Chinese New Years!