
On the hunt for Chinese New Year flowers for gifting or decorating your abode? We’ve got you covered with this auspicious lineup.
New blooms, fresh beginnings: Chinese New Year is the perfect time to deck your halls with lush florals and festive plants that bring meaning, prosperity, and plenty of style. From the pretty-in-pink orchids to the auspicious snake plants, here are the Chinese New Year flowers and plant decorations to ring in the year with a flourish. Plus, shop our picks from Far East Flora below.
Guide to the different types of Chinese New Year flower decorations
1. Four season lime

Usher in good fortune with a pot of four season lime – with lush leaves and golden fruits, this classic pot is a traditional symbol of wealth and luck. The verdant plant bears fruit all year round, with its golden nuggets signifying perpetual abundance. Bring home a dainty pot for the coffee table ($39.90), or get a towering statement ($218) that’ll make an eye-catching option for the doorway.
2. Azalea

The gorgeous flowers of the azalea bloom all at once, creating a beautiful burst of colour. Their beauty symbolises harmonious relationships and a smooth sailing year ahead. We’re crushing on Far East Flora’s azalea aiko rosa ($17.90) featuring peachy pink petals, and azalea aiko intens ($17.90) with stunning fuchsia hues. The best part? Far East Flora has a promotion with one azalea bundle at $17.90, two for $33.90, and three for $47.90.
3. Phalaenopsis

Often associated with wealth and abundance, orchids of all kinds are well-loved flower decorations for Chinese New Year. Dubbed the ‘Empress of Orchids’, phalaenopsis orchids are an elegant variety with petals that look like delicate butterflies, said to bring prosperity into the home. Deck your table with the vibrant pink blooms of this phalaenopsis arrangement ($99.90) that comes in a beautiful ceramic pot, or shop these orchids in your preferred colour for good luck.
4. Cymbidium

Another orchid variety that’ll be a hit this festive season, the cymbidium is a flower that represents virtue and integrity. With their vibrant hues in various colours, these refined blooms are an ideal centrepiece for any New Year bash. Cherry, chic, and oh-so-auspicious, this pot of cymbidiums ($188 for six to eight stalks) in a bright canary yellow has our vote.
5. Peach blossoms

Pretty in pink and full of meaning, peach blossoms are a popular pick for Chinese New Year flower decorations. These delicate flowers bloom against the frost, symbolising perseverance and hope – perfect for conquering the year ahead. And they’re absolutely stunning as part of your festive decor. Cart out a miniature peach blossom ($79.90) for a subtle pop of colour, or go big with the one metre-tall pot ($88) for a gorgeous statement piece.
6. Pussy willows

Nothing says spring quite like a vase of pussy willows. The fluffy buds of this dainty bloom are said to usher in new beginnings and growth. Make a wish for a transformation in the new year by adorning your abode with stalks of this beauty – it’s said to bring in bountiful fortunes. These festive pussy willows housed in a clay pot ($228) will look stunning for the living room.
7. Japanese begonia

Japanese begonia only blooms once a year, making it a rare gem to embellish your home with, or as a gift for a special loved one. These flowers are typically associated with harmony and gratitude, and they have multiple meanings for different occasions. Adorn your abode with a pot of Japanese begonia ($28 for small, $38 for medium) to bless your upcoming celebrations.
8. Sansevieria

Say no to bad vibes with the sansevieria, or snake plant. These verdant gems are well-loved by those looking to bring in good fortune and ward off negativity. Cart out a pot of green sansevieria ($3.90) for a low-maintenance festive plant that keeps the air fresh and the bad luck away.
Bonus: Gold Series Table Garden

Can’t decide on a single bloom? Check out Far East Flora’s Gold Series Table Garden, a curated selection of auspicious plants designed to elevate any tabletop. Think lush greens and pops of festive colour to usher all the good luck into your home.
If you’re ready to decorate your space with these Chinese New Year flower decorations, shop them at Far East Flora’s six retail stores, online store, or mobile app.
Come for the blooms, stay for the perks
Here’s the cherry on top: snag free limited-edition red packets with minimum spend of $120 and above on plants and gardening products (from now till 28 January 2025, T&Cs apply) and join the prosperity lucky draw (you might just win big!). And if you’re keen on festive DIYs, don’t miss the exclusive in-store activities at Far East Flora Centre. Mark your cals for the Phalaenopsis with Blooming Tea Workshop on 19 and 25 January 2025 ($68 per pax); and the Prosperity Plant Workshop on 18 and 26 January 2024 at Feast Cafe ($58 per pax).
At both Far East Flora Centre and Far East Flora @Thomson, pop by the Calligraphy Couplet Station to redeem free couplets with a minimum purchase of $60 (19 and 26 January 2025, 2 to 4pm), or get your caricature drawn with a minimum purchase of $60 (18 and 25 January 2025, 1 to 3pm).
Take your CNY decor to the next level with these auspicious blooms, and toast to a year of good fortune!
This post is in partnership with Far East Flora.