If you’re thinking of buying a plant as a gift, know that you’re making the right choice. You can’t go wrong with plant gifts no matter the occasion. It can be a birthday, anniversary, graduation, promotion or no reason at all for that matter. Especially, if the gift is for a person that loves greenery and nature. Potted plants are a great way to bring a touch of nature between the walls of a home and with proper care and dedication, they’ll last a long time.
Different types of plants require a different level of care, so you’ll be able to find the perfect match even for the busiest person. And arranged in a lovely way with the right accessories, it’ll be a gift that melts hearts.
How to Choose a Plant Gift Depending on the Size and Maintenance
A plant gift has you covered at all times if you want to make someone happy, but the thing you have to consider is the size and the level of maintenance that the plant requires. Luckily for you, with a wide range to choose from, you can easily find the perfect plant gift with characteristics suitable for the person’s living situation, free time and preference.
Plants can vary from very small ones you can place on a shelf to big indoor trees that can brighten up a living room. Now, when you’re making a choice for someone else, take into consideration what that person loves, if he/she enjoys small miniature plants that don’t ask for much care or if a big indoor plant is a thing that will cheer up their mood.
Some plants require little to no maintenance and are ideal for people constantly on the go, workaholics and new parents. They won’t have to think about the plant all the time or water it twice a day but still enjoy its beauty.
On the other hand, some people adore spending time with the plants, picking a good spot for them, providing them with enough light and good potting soil as well as putting the right amount of water so a “needy” plant is the right choice for this type of person.
Types of Plants That Make the Perfect Gifts
Cactus – For Those Who Can’t Remember When Was The Last Time They Watered Their Plants
Cacti are a group of prickly flowering plants which can be found in almost 2000 species. Cacti can have some really impressive and colourful blooms. This low-maintenance, decorative plant is perfect for a busy person. It just needs some light and a small amount of water every now and then. Its size is small to medium so it won’t even take up that much space.
Money Tree – A Gift That Attracts Positive Energy and Needs a Small Amount of Care
Next, the money tree plant is a plant that can grow quite tall but can be pruned to maintain its small size. It gives a tropical feel to the room while requiring medium light and infrequent watering. Actually, too much water can cause damage to the roots. It’s believed that the money tree brings positive energy and good luck to the owner which makes it quite a popular choice for a gift.
Succulent – Able to Decorate Spaces Where No Other Plant Can Thrive
Succulents have thick parts that retain water and nutrients well and are adapted to live in harsh environments meaning they won’t require special care, just a little watering from time to time. Many people choose succulents because they grow in specific shapes and are decorative and fill in space nicely.
Gardenia – Colourful and Needy for Attention and Care
Gardenia is a lovely and delicate flower, which can be found in many colours like white, light pink, yellow, red or purple. They need a bit more attention than most plants in order to reach their full potential. Gardenias require frequent watering and moist soil at all time, as well as soil that’s rich in nutrients with plenty of organic matter and plenty of natural light. When all the conditions are satisfied you’ll be able to witness the beauty of gardenias.
Zanzibar – For Those Who Want to Go Big
Zanzibar is yet another attractive plant with dark green leaves and it’s a great addition to a living room or a dining room. It’s impressively resistant. It doesn’t require frequent watering and can even survive neglect and low-light conditions. It can grow big and become the perfect statement element in the room.
Cyclamen – High-Maintenance, but Will Award You With Graceful Beauty
Cyclamen plants look amazing. But for them to look the way they look proper care is essential. Cyclamen plants require the right temperature, proper watering and moderate fertilising. The ideal conditions will make the plant bloom gracefully in its white, pink, lavender or red shades.
Indoor Palm Tree – For Spaces with Coastal or Tropical Decor
Palm trees usually grow in warm tropical climates but are also a great indoor house plant. Indoor palms require low or indirect lighting and moderate watering. They can grow big and high and become quite the attention grabber in a room. However, palm trees can also be pruned according to the owner’s likings. They really look great in spaces with Hamptons style decor or exotic and eclectic settings.
Accessories That Go Alongside Plants to Make Up the Perfect Gift
What is a good plant gift without a good pot to go alongside it? Or maybe a miniature plant growing kit? You have plenty of accessories that you can pair up with the plant to create the perfect gift. The right pot can really complement the plant and create a homey vibe in the room the plant’s going to be placed. When it comes to design, pots can be concrete for durability and protection, made out of glass for a modern and sleek look or even woven in a wide range of colours to make an eclectic statement.
For a real greenery enthusiast, you can get a mini garden set, a special light bulb that provides the much-needed light to the plants if sunshine is missing, or watering globes that provide the right amount of water and save the owner from the trouble of watering the plants on the regular. Watering globes are especially handy when the homeowner goes away for a work trip or on a vacation. A more durable and effective substitute for the watering globes is a self-watering planter box.
Another option is to include a drink or something edible. Plants and chocolate are a perfect match especially if they come in a lovely gift basket along with a bottle of champagne. That’ll be a gift to remember.
