Houseplant Appreciation Day 2022: Orchids Named ‘Luckiest’ Houseplant!

With many around the world believing certain plants have the power to bring luck, love and prosperity to your life, why wouldn’t you have a few potted away in your home?

With that in mind, the creative community hub at DIYS.com sought to find out what the most popular ‘lucky’ plants are on Instagram.

The Top Three Most Popular

Orchids – 4,683,253#
The most popular plant to bring good fortune on Instagram is the orchid with 4,683,253 hashtags. Whilst common, potted orchids can offer more to your life than looking pretty in your living room. In fact, according to Feng Shui, the orchid can bring you fortune in love! Whether you are looking to find a significant other, or want to nurture your current relationship, getting your hands on this plant might help!

Snake Plant – 396,886#
In second place is the snake plant with 396,886 hashtags. If you feel like the vibes are off, the snake plant is said to be great at exuding a strong protective energy whilst absorbing any poisonous gasses from the air and protecting the household from negative Chi.

Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) – 137,212#
In third place is the low maintenance rubber plant with 137,212 hashtags on Instagram. The plant’s round glossy leaves are symbolic of money and prosperity and simultaneously remove negative energy from the room.