Planty Gifts with Meaining
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Dec 20th 2024
Planty Gifts with Meaning
Plant gifts are the best gifts, especially when they're under the tree. The greenhouse if fully stocked with all our favorites and we are happy to help select the perfect plant and pot for you and yours this holiday season.
Read on to learn about 5 plants with special symbolism making them perfect for all the plant lovers in your life.
The Fiddle Leaf Fig symbolizes abundance, peace, harmony, and growth. Gift this plant to a close friend or family member to encourage all the good things that life has to offer. Its large, rounded leaves are believed to bring positive energy and good vibes.
Ficus like bright to bright, indirect light. Place directly in a southern or western facing window.
Water when the top few inches of soil are dry. Under-watering causes new leaves to drop while over-watering causes mature leaves to brown - first at the edges and then all the way through. An even watering schedule is ideal.
Plant in a well-draining, all-purpose potting soil rich in organic matter.
Fertilize weekly with an all-purpose, indoor plant fertilizer during periods of active growth.
Re-potting encourages new growth. Prune at a node to increase fullness or to control growth. Treat with a fungicide and move to brighter light at the sight of browning on the leaves. Wipe foliage with a damp cloth to keep clean. Inspect both sides of leaves each time you water for signs of insect populations.
Fiddle Leaf Figs are not pet safe and may be toxic to our furry friends.
Snake Plants symbolize resilience, protection, and endurance. Snake plants are able to grow in harsh conditions, making them a symbol of strength. This ability to thrive in less-than-ideal conditions serves as a reminder of our capability to persevere through life's challenges. The upward growth of the snake plant is said to represent protection while cutting through obstacles. Gift this plant to someone who is creative, hardworking, or has just moved into a new space. A great gift for a coworker or teacher. With several varieties to choose from, and one of the easiest houseplants to care for, this plant is perfect for beginner plant parents, frequent travelers, or forgetful waterers.
Snake plants thrive in high light but tolerate low light conditions as well. A great choice for Northern exposures and dark corners. Light-wise they do well just about anywhere.
Let soil dry completely between waterings. If you forget to water for a while, no worries, Snake Plants can handle it!
Plant in a well-draining potting mix. Succulent or Cactus mix works too!
Snake plants tolerate long periods without fertilizer, but can be fertilized about once a month during periods of active growth.
Snake Plants like to be pot bound. Don’t be alarmed if the plant looks like it wants to burst through its pot, it loves tight spaces.
Snake Plants are not pet safe and may be toxic to our furry friends.
Orchids symbolize love, fertility, beauty, and admiration. Orchids have long been associated with fertility. Gift this plant to a special loved one, expectant parents, a mentor, or someone that has inspired you. Orchids also add delicate vibrancy to the home.
Place in bright, indirect to medium light.
Water weekly when growing vegetatively. Cut back to bi-weekly when flowering. Never water the leaves directly - just give the soil a good soak.
Plant in an orchid specific potting mix containing bark, perlite, and charcoal. Repot each year for plant health. Don’t pack soil too tightly as orchids need good drainage.
Fertilizer with an orchid specific fertilizer to promote blooms - specifically in September or October to provoke a flower spike.
Orchids are one of the oldest species of flowering plants.
Orchids are pet safe and non-toxic to our furry friends.
Pothos plants symbolize perseverance, wealth, good fortune, and a clear vision for the future. Pothos are a great gift for someone who needs encouragement to follow their dreams, take a chance, or is faced with a tough decision.
Pothos grow vigorously in bright or medium light. Some varieties do tolerate low light, but their color may dull or variegation may fade.
Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. Cut back on watering in the winter to avoid root rot. Do not allow to completely dry out.
Plant in an all-purpose potting soil.
Fertilize every 2 weeks during active growth. Cut fertilizer strength and frequency in half October - March.
Left to grow on their own, Pothos tend to get leggy. Prune and trim to encourage new, branchy growth. Easily propagate tendrils by placing in a vase or vessel of water.
Pothos are not pet safe and may be toxic to our furry friends.
Monstera symbolize honor, respect, longevity, positive energy, and new adventures. Gift this plant to someone who values traditions and family history. Monstera are a great way to show how valuable a person is to you.
Monstera prefer bright, indirect to medium light. Direct sun may burn the leaves.
Water thoroughly when the top few inches of the soil are dry.
Plant in a well-draining, all-purpose potting soil rich in organic matter.
Fertilize weekly with an all-purpose, indoor plant fertilizer.
Monstera love humidity. Higher humidity leads to larger leaves and big fenestrations. Plant with the support of a moss pole for best growth potential.
Monstera are not pet safe and may be toxic to our furry friends.
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