Rose of Jericho is also called the "resurrection plant" due to its ability to "come back to life" when given water. It is said to bring prosperity and success to the owner when cared for with love and respect. The water is useful for consecrating sacred tools or for ritual. Use a paint brush to outline the doorways of your home and business with the water of the Rose of Jericho to bring you abundance and wealth. Place the plant in a shallow bowl of water by your front door to invite prosperity into your dwelling. Place five coins in the water to increase your opportunity for success. Even if you have no interest in utilizing this plant for ritual use, it is a wonderful reminder to begin again. It inspires in the darkest hours, reminding that the possibility of a fresh start is always possible.
How to care for Rose of Jericho…
If room temperature water is used to revive the plant, the transition is much faster. Not too hot, not too cold. Give her a drink that is just right! Place your plant in a shallow container and give it just enough water to cover her bottom/roots. You can experiment with more or less water as you get to know your plant.
Place the plant near your entryway for abundance or anywhere in your home you consider sacred.
Filtered or soft light is perfect. This plant doesn’t require full sunlight to reawaken.
Do not leave the plant in the water for longer than one week in a row or it will become slimy and rotten.
Change the water daily in order to avoid mold. This is the perfect opportunity to utilize the charged water for ritual if you choose. As you grow more in tune with your plant you will know whether a couple days is fine or you should stick to the strict daily water change.
After having left the plant in water for one week, give it a “holiday” of at least two weeks to dry out again. Thank your Rose of Jericho. Give it love and affirmation as it is a loving, living thing.