Vastu Plants
Money Plant Vastu — Direction, Pot Color & Placement Rules for Wealth
Quick Answer
Place money plant in the south-east direction for wealth and financial growth. The pot should be green or blue. For indoor trailing plants, the vine should grow upward (never hang down). Avoid placing money plant in the north-east of outdoor gardens. Never let it touch the ground untrimmed.
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Source: Vastu Shastra tradition
Money plant (Epipremnum aureum / Pothos) is associated in Vastu Shastra with Venus (Shukra) — the planet of wealth, luxury, and material abundance. Its placement rules draw from both the plant's natural qualities and Venusian directional associations.
Best Placement Direction
South-east is the ideal direction for money plant in Vastu — this is the zone of Venus and Agni, where material prosperity is generated and activated. A money plant in the south-east of the home or the south-east corner of any room is believed to enhance financial inflow and reduce financial obstacles.
North is the second-best option — it aligns with Kubera (god of wealth) and is especially beneficial for those whose wealth comes from business and investments rather than active work.
Indoor Placement Rules
For trailing indoor money plants: the vine must grow upward, not hang downward. Downward growth represents descending prosperity. Tie the vine to a wall support, a moss pole, or a trellis so it climbs. The trailing tips should point inward (toward the home) rather than toward a door or window.
Pot Color and Material
Green pots reinforce the plant's natural wood/growth energy. Blue pots add Mercury's communication and intellectual wealth association. Avoid red or orange pots (fire conflicts with Venus) and black pots (absorbs the plant's positive energy).
What to Avoid
Never place money plant in the north-east outdoors — this is tulsi's sacred zone. Avoid keeping a yellowing or dying money plant — it represents declining financial energy and should be replaced immediately. Do not let the plant trail on the floor — keep it contained and growing upward.
Key Vastu Tips
- ✓South-east placement for wealth and financial growth
- ✓Vine must grow upward — never hang down
- ✓Green or blue pot color
- ✓North placement for business/investment wealth
- ✓Replace yellowing plants immediately
- ✓Keep vine away from the floor
FAQ — Money Plant Vastu
Q.Can we keep money plant in bedroom?
Money plant in the bedroom is acceptable with placement awareness. Keep it in the south-east corner of the bedroom for wealth-while-sleeping energy, or the north corner for career and business growth during rest. Avoid placing it directly beside the bed (the vine's night-time oxygen consumption can affect sleep quality) or opposite a mirror (energy reflection complications).
Q.Which direction money plant should not be kept?
Avoid the north-east for outdoor money plants (tulsi's sacred zone) and the south or south-west for indoor trailing plants — these directions create a descending energy that counteracts the plant's wealth associations. The worst placement is in a south-west corner with hanging vines — this directly represents declining, outflowing prosperity.
Q.Should money plant be in water or soil for Vastu?
Both are acceptable in Vastu. Water-grown money plant in a clear or blue glass vase in the north or east direction is excellent — it combines the plant's Venus energy with the water element's flow. Soil-grown plants in south-east are the classic wealth-focused placement. Avoid red or terracotta water containers — use clear glass, blue, or green vessels.