One of the most meaningful ways to welcome the Chinese New Year is by incorporating auspicious plants into your home decor.
If you’re preparing for CNY and wondering what plants to pick, here’s a list of 9 popular choices loved by Malaysian households.
1. Mandarin Orange Trees
No CNY is complete without these cheerful trees!
In Cantonese, oranges sound like “gold” which symbolises wealth and abundance. Having a Mandarin Orange tree in your home is believed to bring prosperity throughout the year.
CNY Tip: Choose trees with plenty of vibrant fruits for a maximum ONG!
2. Lucky Bamboos
Lucky Bamboo plant is a classic favourite for CNY.
In case you didn’t know, the stalk arrangement can represent different blessings:
1 Stalk: For truth and commitment
2 Stalks: For love
3 Stalks: For happiness, wealth and longevity
5 Stalks: For health and peace
6 Stalks: For success
7 Stalks: For togetherness
8 Stalks: For wealth and prosperity
CNY Tip: Place your Lucky Bamboo in your living room or workspace to enhance positive energy.
3. Kumquat Trees
Like mandarin oranges, Kumquats are also a symbol of wealth and good fortune.
The name “Kumquat” translates to “golden orange” in Cantonese, making it a popular choice for CNY decorations.
CNY Tip: Adorn your Kumquat trees with red ribbons for extra auspicious energy!
4. Money Plants
Have you ever heard about the “Money Plant”?
Also known as the Jade Plant but most people call it a Money Plant because of its coin-shaped leaves.
This plant is said to attract financial success, so it’s perfect for entrepreneurs and business owners to own for a prosperous year ahead!
CNY Tip: Place your Money Plant near your home’s entrance to invite wealth.
5. Goat Willows
Goat Willows are a must-have plant during CNY, especially in Malaysian Chinese homes.
Their tall, elegant stems symbolise growth and the arrival of spring.
CNY Tip: For extra festive charm, you can add some red ribbons or ang pow packets to your plant!
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6. Peonies
Peonies are known as the “flower of riches and honour”.
Their lush and fragrant blooms symbolise romance, prosperity and good fortune.
CNY Tip: Pick red or pink peonies for your CNY decor as they align with the festive colours.
7. Orchids
Since we’re in the Year of the Snake, Orchids are one of the lucky flowers for the 2025 Chinese New Year.
Orchids can bring luck to relationships and family harmony. It’s also associated with fertility, a symbol for ‘many children’.
CNY Tip: Choose lucky colours such as red, yellow or pink for your Orchids.
8. Chrysanthemums
If you’re looking to improve your health and well-being, you may consider buying chrysanthemum flowers as it symbolises longevity and wealth.
Add these blooms to your house for a touch of elegance and a prosperous year ahead!
CNY Tip: Choose yellow chrysanthemum as it’s associated with royalty and abundance.
9. Cactus
Okay, this one might surprise you!
Even though cactus is not traditionally associated with CNY, this plant is increasingly popular because they’re easy to care for.
Plus, it’s believed that this plant helps to push away negative energy.
CNY Tip: Cactus is also a lucky plant for the Year of the Snake.
Welcome The New Year With Luck And Style
Adding these plants to your home is a fun way to celebrate CNY traditions while decorating your home.
So, order them now and book Lalamove to pick-up your precious lucky plants!
Here’s to a year full of joy, prosperity and plenty of ONG!
