Plants For Lunar New Year
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. Here at Spruce It Up Garden Centre, we’re excited to celebrate the Chinese New Year with some lucky plants for your home or office. These plants will beautify any space and bring good fortune as you head into the New Year.
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
This houseplant is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. It may be called bamboo, but it’s actually a variety of Dracaena. The stalks are braided or twisted together with vibrant, green foliage at the top. Lucky bamboo looks great on a desk, nightstand or side table. Make sure it gets bright, indirect sunlight and keep the soil slightly damp.
Money Tree (Pachira acquatica)
This classic houseplant is popular all year long, but especially during the Lunar New Year. The Money Tree is a great way to attract and enhance wealth and abundance. It is considered a symbol of financial success. The braided trunk and lovely long green leaves are a wonderful addition to any space.
The Money Tree is very easy to care for. Place it in a spot where it will receive bright, indirect light. It doesn’t like drafts, so keep it away from open windows or doorways. The Money Tree doesn’t like to sit in wet soil, or dry out. When your soil is about 75% dry, give it a nice big drink.
Calamondin Orange Tree
Calamondin is a good-luck token for a fruitful and abundant year. It’s the perfect gift to give at Chinese New Year!
These plants can be grown inside as long as they are placed in a nice sunny spot. We almost always have Calamondin at Spruce It Up, and for the Chinese New Year we have a lovely selection of 1 gallon plants for $85.99. Read more about Citrus plant care by reading our blog post here.
Bonsai Ficus Ginseng
Originating in China, bonsai play an important part in the Lunar New Year. Bonsai represent good health, good luck and prosperity. The beautiful thing about Bonsai is that they can last a lifetime and are often passed down through generations.
A south facing window with filtered light is a great spot for your bonsai. Water when the first inch of soil is dry. Use a balanced fertilizer each week.