| A popular, contemporary gift that is suitable for | | | | the specific plant being sent as a gift is a thoughtful |
| sending on a variety of occasions, is a tasteful | | | | way of ensuring that recipient can experience the full |
| bouquet of flowers. This gesture, is a long standing | | | | benefits of the plant. |
| tradition, upheld in cultures all over the world. Many | | | | Lighting has a strong effect on a plant and light that |
| florists also have a range of plant gifts available in | | | | is too strong or weak will damage a plant due to lack |
| their catalogues in addition to fresh cut flowers. Plant | | | | of photosynthesis or too much heat. Photosynthesis |
| gifts are ordered and delivered from flower retailers | | | | is the metabolic activity of a plant, using light to turn |
| just as flower bouquets and gifts are. | | | | carbon dioxide into food for its survival. Depending on |
| A plant gift catalogue will have many varieties of | | | | the variety, too much sunlight can burn a plant as |
| plants to choose from. When you choose a plant for | | | | leaves of indoor plants tend to be delicate. Some |
| a gift, it is important to remember the following | | | | plants will only require a very small amount of light |
| points. This will ensure that you make a choice that is | | | | whilst others require a medium or large amount of |
| perfect for a home or office environment. | | | | light. |
| Firstly, find a plant that is easy to care for. A | | | | Watering a plant should be done according to what |
| houseplant is a wonderful gift, but if the recipient is | | | | suits the specific plant type. Succulents such as aloes |
| presented with a plant requiring dedicated | | | | do not require a large amount of watering and make |
| maintenance, there is every chance that the gift will | | | | perfect gifts for those with a busy schedule or a |
| not be as appreciated as intended. | | | | frequently changing routine. Succulents should not be |
| Secondly, a plant that is useful is always a wise | | | | watered too often as they are adapted to survive in |
| investment. Whether it is for air purification, to fill a | | | | very dry and arid climates without a steady water |
| dull spot in a person’s lounge or to symbolise a | | | | supply. Other plants require regular and frequent |
| matter of personal importance, a plant which serves | | | | watering, and under watering will damage them. Over |
| a purpose will be appreciated and is more likely to be | | | | watering plants is just as harmful as under watering |
| cared for properly. | | | | them. |
| Make sure that the plant you choose for a gift is | | | | The soil used for a plant in the home should be |
| attractive and beautiful. Purchasing a plant with the | | | | mixed with a small amount of fertiliser for the |
| ability to brighten a room or highlight a specific | | | | maximum health of the plant. Too much fertiliser will |
| feature will ensure that the gift will be appreciated | | | | lead to a build up in salt which will harm the plant and |
| for years to come. | | | | damage the roots. Outdoor soil is not suitable for |
| Plant Gifts | | | | indoor plants as it becomes too compacted after a |
| Indoor plants have many varieties and can be | | | | few months. When an indoor plant is re-potted, the |
| adapted for any environment and accessorised with | | | | soil used should always be potting soil and mixing a |
| a striking vase or trendy pot, for example on a work | | | | little sand with it will help the aeration and drainage. |
| desktop, a good plant idea is a green leafed indoor | | | | Soil for indoor plants should be relatively porous as |
| variety with a stainless silver container for a | | | | this helps the watering and drainage of the plant. |
| minimalist touch. | | | | Online Florists |
| Gift plants such African Violets are very popular as | | | | Sending a plant as a gift is a gesture made with |
| they are striking yet easy to care for. Their green | | | | foresight and thought. Plant gifts are a reasonably |
| stems and vibrant flower colours are an instant | | | | modern favourite and have become so popular as |
| attraction and bring attention to any part of a room | | | | they offer more to the recipient than average gifts. |
| in which they are placed. | | | | Plants are alive, ever changing, growing and bringing |
| Looking after an indoor plant | | | | positive elements to any interior. |
| The important factors to consider when looking after | | | | Online florists are a particularly easy way of sending a |
| an indoor plant are lighting, water, air supply, soil, pot | | | | plant gift as they provide extensive catalogues which |
| and fertiliser. Each plant is different in terms of these | | | | are easy to navigate, secure payment facilities, |
| specific needs which is why research and knowledge | | | | reliable delivery services and extremely attractive |
| are extremely important to keeping a plant gift alive | | | | presentation and wrapping. |
| and well cared for. Including some information about | | | | |