Gift-giving, at least for me, can be more tedious than fun, more stressful than exciting. With Mother’s Day looming, you may be wondering what else to give your mom besides chocolate and a card. Or maybe you’re running out of ideas for gifts for coworkers and friends. Why not give them plants? Check out these five best plants you can give as gifts!
Cyclamen
With rich hues and a unique petal pattern, Cyclamen plants are an excellent choice for people who love a pop of color in their decor. These plants are more sensitive to water intake, light, and temperature than your average indoor plant. They also have periods of dormancy and will appear as though they are dying. (Don’t worry, it’s just sleeping.) Gift this plant to someone who like details and sticking to the rules.
Boston Fern
Know someone who’s always over watering their plants? Then a Boston Fern is perfect. Ferns love moist soil, so they do well with frequent watering. They can also tolerate low light levels, though they require higher humidity and prefer indirect sunlight. Simply placing the pot on a tray of pebbles and water is enough to keep these plants healthy.
Aloe Vera
More than an ingredient in health drinks and cosmetics, the Aloe Vera plant is also a great gift for people who don’t have a green thumb. These plants are part of the succulent family that thrive on bright light and dry soil. With infrequent watering needed, Aloe Vera plants are perfect for forgetful people or those who travel often.
Lucky Bamboo
Though not actually bamboo, the Lucky Bamboo plant has a similar look and is often sold with deliberately curled or twisted stalks. They grow well in soil, but are often displayed in glass jars filled with water and pebbles to support their unique red roots. Lucky Bamboo are both decorative and can tolerate low light conditions well. They’re ideal for professionals who need to spruce up their workspace, but don’t have time to care for a finicky plant.
Philodendron
For the person who has never had a plant before or may struggle to keep them alive, the philodendron plant is a good choice. This plant grows easily without any special care and can thrive both with little water and low levels of light. Philodendron can easily be propagated, too, providing others with a gift that keeps on giving. Gift them to people who want to try their hand at growing a plant, but aren’t sure where to start.
Have Someone in Mind?
Getting gifts for others doesn’t have to be troublesome or cause anxiety! Instead, it can be the perfect opportunity to give someone a plant that fits with their personality and lifestyle. Thinking about giving a plant as your next gift? Leave a comment!
XO,
Micah
Such a great gift idea. I love the look of Lucky Bamboo plants (thanks Google) — do you just prune them if they’re in a glass jar or do they only grow to a certain size?