These 6 Plant Gifts Are Way Better Than Sending Flowers

It's the gift that keeps on living! Think of a potted flower as a living bouquet which will grow and grow. A bunch of flowers though is unlikely to last more than a few days, as the stems have all been cut from the plant.

A plant breathes life into a room and it's a gift that's a lasting reminder of warm thoughts towards your loved ones.

Plant gifts are ideal to give when there's no special occasion at all. Flowers that are growing and potted add an extra dimension to the thought and kindness which have gone into your gift.
Plants are easy maintenance too, usually just needing some water and a bit of light.

The benefits of tending to a living flower include stress relief and a connection to nature that is healing. Even if you know nothing about gardening, you'll get enjoyment from a potted flower, especially if you select the right bloom.

We're the plant gift experts and we're going to tell you about the top six plants that'll show you care about the health, and happiness of the person you're giving to.

Orchids Are the Perfect Plant Gifts

Orchids have fast become one of the most popular indoor plants. Their flowers are delicate, exotic and vibrant. This makes these gorgeous plants an obvious gift idea.

They have a stand-out but elegant appearance, and they require minimal maintenance.
Sitting in their own ceramic pot, they just need watering once a week and can be displayed in any window.

In flower language, they stand for delicate beauty. They'll help to achieve feelings of balance and happiness, making them a winning choice as a plant gift.

Give an Azalea, Give a Smile

The flowers of these plants symbolize femininity and delicacy. Azaleas are the perfect plant gifts for your wife, mother, daughter, or friend.

Azaleas represent brightness and cheeriness and so are ideal gifts for any occasion, or even no occasion at all.

Great for the holidays, baby showers or as a welcome gift for someone moving into a new home, azaleas will bring a smile to all great occasions.

Azaleas like bright but indirect sunlight and may need to be watered every few days.

The Peace Lily

The peace lily has been around for centuries. It oozes symbolism and represents peace, virtue, cleanliness, and rebirth.

Giving a peace lily as a plant gift, means you're wishing calm, tranquility, and harmony. Because of what the peace lily has come to mean to so many, it can often be given as a sympathy gift. It's, therefore, a wonderful and lasting tribute to a loved one who's been lost.

The presence of the peace lily can bring about harmonious thoughts. Their petals are beautiful and their stems are lengthy.

They have a healing quality by absorbing the bad things in the air we breathe while expelling oxygen to improve our circulatory systems.

This plant is thought to have taken its name from its white flowers, which many think look like small, white flags of peace.

Roses are Not Only Red

A bunch of red roses can feel a little bit stereotypical and so an actual rose plant is a great alternative to this traditional floral gift.

Roses come in so many colors, from reds to yellows and pinks to whites. Anyone who receives a planted rose will love the thought that's gone into this gift.

Red roses are famed for representing love and passion. They're a great alternative gift to take to a wedding. They're also an ideal gift for a ruby wedding anniversary of forty years.

Clusters of these blooms in pots will brighten up any room. They can even be planted outdoors at a later date, meaning they'll last and last.

Soothing Lavender

Calming Lavender is a perfect plant gift because it's renowned for its relaxing and calming scent.
Lavender plants look impressive. These stress relievers will freshen up the home with their wonderful fragrance.

Perhaps you have a sick friend or a relative who's having a hard time at work. Lavender plants make for the perfect soothing gift. What's more, they won't add to the workload as they don't require lots of water to stay healthy.

Lucky Bamboo

Bamboo plants have a reputation as being bringers of peace, love and good fortune to any space they are placed in.

Their roots in Feng Shui are thought to give off good luck to their owner. They're therefore an ideal gift for someone you know who just needs a bit of extra help.

Three stalks of lucky bamboo are said to bring happiness, wealth and a long life.
They're sturdy plants and very low maintenance. They can be placed in a window but can adapt to small amounts of light.

They're great gifts for Dads as they have a modern and masculine look. They're also ideal for bathrooms where they can profit from the moisture of showers and baths.

Plants Are the Perfect Gifts

Living plants are just like us: they grow, eat, and breathe. Those that bloom bestow beauty and charm, acting as a reminder of your thoughtfulness in giving them as a gift.

Our selection is easy to maintain needing just a little water and light. Remember too you're also doing your bit to save the planet by giving live plant gifts instead of cut flowers. A huge percentage of flowers sold are flown in by jet to florists from far and wide.

Think of the energy and fuel you're saving by selecting a more eco-friendly living plant instead.
We'd love to hear from you whether you're looking to give something for a wedding, funeral or even a hospital visit. Check out the wide variety of plant gifts we offer. Our selections are available all year round and are there to meet your every need.