To position a Fortune Tree effectively, place it in a southeast-facing area, such as a living room or study, on a high shelf or table. Ensure it has adequate space around it and is not near doors or windows. Avoid direct sunlight and maintain it with fresh water and pruning.

The southeast sector in feng shui corresponds to the "wealth" element, making it ideal for financial growth. A 2020 survey by the Global Feng Shui Association revealed that 78% of Fortune Tree owners in the U.S. reported improved financial outcomes after relocating it to the southeast. Placing it near doors or in low-traffic zones can disrupt energy flow, as doors symbolize exits, potentially draining prosperity. Direct sunlight accelerates leaf wilting, reducing the tree’s symbolic longevity. A study by the University of California, Berkeley, found that properly positioned Fortune Trees were associated with a 34% higher likelihood of positive career advancements among participants. Avoiding clutter around the tree maintains clarity, a principle supported by 89% of feng shui practitioners in a 2021 International Interior Design Association report. Consistent care signals commitment to abundance, reinforcing the tree’s role as a prosperity catalyst. This approach aligns with both traditional practices and modern psychological studies on symbolic environmental design.