Feng Shui Plants: The Five Elements and Bagua of Plants

The choice and placement of feng shui plants are believed to affect the flow of energy in living or working spaces, which in turn can influence the fortunes of the occupants. According to the Five Elements theory, each plant corresponds to a specific element, which is associated with different zodiac signs and directions. Here is information about plants and their corresponding elements:

Feng Shui Plants Corresponding to the Fire Element

Types of Plants: Pink peach blossoms, large-flowered orchids, gold coin plants, lucky fruit, pink peach blossoms (Shou Dai), bell flowers, cockscomb, peonies, Western azaleas, firethorn, dragon blood trees, begonia, cinnamon, and osmanthus.
Suitable Zodiac Signs: Horse, Snake, Dragon, Ox, Goat, Dog.
Suitable Elements: Fire, Earth.
Suitable Directions: South, Southwest, and Northeast.

Feng Shui Plants Corresponding to the Earth Element

Types of Plants: Dancing lady orchids, five-generations-in-one, umbrella trees, golden heart Brazilian iron, golden heart Yemen iron, variegated lucky bamboo, golden edge tiger tail plants, green treasures, golden willows, gardenias, and milans.
Suitable Zodiac Signs: Dog, Dragon, Goat, Ox, Monkey, Rooster.
Suitable Elements: Earth, Metal.
Suitable Directions: Northeast, Southwest, West, and Northwest.

Feng Shui Plants with All Five Elements

Types of Plants: Peonies, fortune chrysanthemums, gladioli, primroses, golden barrel cacti, etc.
Suitable Zodiac Signs: All zodiac signs.
Suitable Elements: All five elements.
Suitable Directions: Anywhere in the living space.

Feng Shui Plants Corresponding to the Metal Element

Types of Plants: Oranges, four-season oranges, kumquats, golden egg fruits, cinnabar oranges, silver willows, golden edge daphne, lilies, jasmine, osmanthus, and jaboticaba.
Suitable Zodiac Signs: Monkey, Rooster, Pig, Rat.
Suitable Elements: Metal, Water.
Suitable Directions: West, Northwest, and North.

Feng Shui Plants Corresponding to the Wood Element

Types of Plants: Chrysanthemums, dark orchids, dracaena, money trees, money pouches, fortune trees, feathered South American cedars, lucky bamboo, pitcher plants, Brazilian irons, and asparagus ferns.
Suitable Zodiac Signs: Tiger, Snake, Horse.
Suitable Elements: Wood, Fire.
Suitable Directions: South, East, and Southeast.

Feng Shui Plants Corresponding to the Water Element

Types of Plants: Clivia, cyclamens (rabbit flowers), camellias, pouch flowers, tower flowers, daffodils, arborvitae, lucky bamboos, crab claw orchids, Hawaiian coconuts, kangaroo flowers, and lipstick flowers.
Suitable Zodiac Signs: Rat, Pig, Tiger, Rabbit.
Suitable Elements: Water, Wood.
Suitable Directions: North, East, Southeast.

When choosing and placing plants, consider your zodiac sign, elemental attributes, and the specific directions of your living or working environment to achieve a harmonious balance.