Lunar New Year 2026 Plants: Flowers, Fruit Trees & Traditional Gifts for the Year of the Horse
Welcome the Year of the Horse with plants that symbolize prosperity, good fortune, and new beginnings. The Sill's Lunar New Year 2026 collection features traditional and auspicious plants used to decorate homes and offices during Chinese New Year, Vietnamese Tết, and Lunar New Year celebrations across cultures.
Flowering Plants for Lunar New Year
Flowering orchids, anthuriums, and bromeliads are among the most popular Lunar New Year plants, prized for their vibrant blooms and symbolic meaning. Orchids represent fertility, abundance, and good luck, making them a traditional gift for the new year. Anthuriums, with their bold heart-shaped blooms, symbolize happiness and hospitality. Bromeliads bring bright, long-lasting color and are believed to attract positive energy and prosperity into the home.
Fruiting Citrus Trees for Lunar New Year
Citrus trees, including kumquat trees, Meyer lemon trees, and calamondin orange trees, are among the most iconic Lunar New Year plants. Their round, golden fruit symbolizes wealth, good fortune, and family togetherness. Displayed in entryways and living rooms during the new year season, citrus trees are a traditional and meaningful gift for families, friends, and colleagues.
Money Trees and Lucky Plants
The Money Tree (Pachira aquatica) is one of the most recognizable symbols of financial luck and prosperity in Chinese culture, making it a go-to Lunar New Year gift. Its braided trunk and lush green canopy are believed to bring good fortune and positive energy to any space.
Lunar New Year Plant Gifting Guide
Looking for the perfect Lunar New Year gift? Plants are a meaningful and lasting alternative to traditional gifts, bringing life, color, and symbolism into the home throughout the new year season and beyond. Popular choices include:
– Orchids for luck and abundance
– Citrus trees for wealth and prosperity
– Money Trees for financial fortune
– Anthuriums for happiness and good energy
– Bromeliads for long-lasting color and positivity
All plants ship nationwide and arrive carefully packaged, ready to display or gift. Free plant care support is included with every order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lunar New Year Plants
What plants are traditional for Lunar New Year? Traditional Lunar New Year plants include orchids, kumquat trees, plum blossoms, anthuriums, bromeliads, money trees, and citrus trees. These plants are chosen for their symbolic meaning, vibrant color, and association with good luck, prosperity, and new beginnings.
What is the best plant to gift for Chinese New Year?
Citrus trees, orchids, and money trees are among the most traditional and well-received Chinese New Year gifts. Each carries symbolic meaning tied to wealth, good fortune, and happiness.
When does Lunar New Year 2026 start?
Lunar New Year 2026 begins on February 17, 2026, marking the start of the Year of the Horse.
Can I order Lunar New Year plants online?
Yes, we ship Lunar New Year plants nationwide, with careful packaging to ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to display or gift.
