Buying flowers as a gift is exceptionally thoughtful. Is your friend or family member a gardener? One of the best gifts for a gardener is potted flowers. The beautiful color will brighten their home, as well as it will remind them of you whenever they look at it.

There is a wide range of options for you to choose from. Make sure you are picking the one which suits their personality. When selecting from a wide range of potted flowers, selecting the right one can often get overwhelming. 

Here is a list of best-potted flowers to give as gifts:

Orchids

There are about 30,000 species of orchids, so there are lots of shapes and colors to choose from (though not all kinds are available in-store). 

Some people think this excellent exotic plant is hard to care for, but anyone willing to follow instructions properly should be able to enjoy beautiful blossoms in their house.

Cactus

Think again if you have a visual picture of a dull green cactus from a western movie. Cacti exist in broad shapes and sizes, with some even having lovely flowers. They require a lot of sunlight (and little watering).

Lucky Bamboo

The bamboo plant is seen as a symbol of good health, success, and pleasure. A gorgeous bamboo plant is the perfect symbol of your affection and good wishes. 

You are not only wishing your loved one luck and prosperity, but you are also giving them a present that will last them a lifetime. Such a kind gesture will undoubtedly keep the love flowing.

Christmas cactus

The Christmas cactus is succulent with stunning winter blossoms that make an excellent gifting plant. 

Its beautiful flowering display may lead one to believe it is a finicky plant, yet nothing could be further from the truth. It thrives in regular potting soil or cacti mix and prefers bright, indirect light. 

Though cacti are drought-tolerant, this tropical indigenous enjoys a consistent watering plan, especially during its blooming period in late fall and winter. 

Plant it in a hanging planter that gently allows its limbs to droop to encourage more growth.

Mint plant

A mint plant is another plant that will make your special someone smile. It’s not simply a plant to offer as a gift, but its sweet aroma and fragrance make it one of the best plants to give for Valentine’s Day.

Snake Plants

Snake plants are among the most robust plants on the planet. They can thrive in practically any area and require little water, but they are lovely at cleansing the air and reducing allergies. 

This snake plant, which comes with a shining gold pot and makes a lovely surprise present, is available online for delivery.

Lavender

Lavender is one of the most appealing houseplants and a perfect gift if you’re searching for a unique plant to give to a friend. Lavender plants, known for their relaxing and serene aroma, are gorgeous and will charm your friend’s house with their lovely fragrance.

Moth Orchid

The orchid has become a poster child for finicky houseplants, which might deter you from presenting this lovely flowering plant as a gift. 

On the other hand, commercial orchid varieties are hard and easy to grow with moderate maintenance. The climate is most important—orchids require moist, mild temperatures with partial ambient lighting. It can be challenging to get orchids to rebloom, but decreasing light and temperatures signal the start of the process. Leaving them out overnight in the fall, as long as the temperature does not drop 55 degrees below, can be an excellent way to create these conditions.

Peace lily Plant

The peace lily plant could be the best option for gifting flowers that signifies romance. Flowers and leaves of this plant can eliminate harmful poisons in the air. 

If you’re looking for something different to show your loved ones how much you care, this is a great gift for them.

Paperwhite

Some people are not interested in having houseplants around for an extended period, and paperwhite flowers are a perfect present for anyone who fits this description. 

These flowers won’t stay forever, but they’ll outlast cut flowers by a long shot and give your recipient some of the pleasures of plant ownership. 

Paperwhites are a daffodil type that grows from bulbs and blooms out of season. The roots should be kept moist, but once they bloom, there isn’t much that can go wrong. They could be replanted outdoors in case they run their course.

Roses

In the same vein as the begonia, miniature potted tea roses make excellent interior plants. You get all the splendor of the larger roses in a much more reasonable size. 

This is an excellent gift for someone who loves roses but can’t keep the more significant kinds for various reasons.

Money plant

Money plants, as the name implies, give excellent money and prosperity to those who keep them indoors in the optimal place, according to Feng Shui. 

This one-of-a-kind money plant is an ideal gift for everyone who appreciates spectacular and lovely plants. This plant is said to attract wealth and prosperity, making it an excellent choice for the house. 

Send a money plant from any reputable florist to extend your love to your special someone.

Philodendron Heartleaf

The heartleaf philodendron is a popular houseplant, and who can resist the sight of heart-shaped leaves cascading down their walls? 

This low-maintenance plant is highly forgiving even if it doesn’t get enough light or water. It’s an excellent present for a plant-obsessed friend.

Norfolk Island Pine

The Norfolk Island pine is an excellent choice for a modest, sustainable Christmas tree. Unlike most cut Christmas trees, they can be purchased in a pot and survive as houseplants for many years. 

Despite their look, it’s vital to remember that they’re not pine trees. These tropical natives, unlike pine or fir trees, will not live in cold regions. They prefer a consistent watering routine and plenty of sunlight indoors.

Corn Plant

Another great gift idea for someone who lives in an apartment or house with a lot of shade is a maize plant. They endure a wide range of lighting conditions and watering schedules. It grows slowly but can reach a height of four to six feet, making it an attractive floor plant in a large pot when mature. 

Their leaves change color depending on how much sun they get, turning a lighter green in bright sunshine to reflect the excess light and darker green in shaded settings to maximize solar absorption.

Amaryllis

Look no further than the amaryllis if you’re seeking a stunning flower bulb. This plant has long green stalks with brightly colored blossoms that can brighten up any room and change anyone’s mood.

They are available in several colors, including multicolor, orange, pink, red, and salmon. 

Depending on when the bulb is planted, it will flower, after which it can be gently removed and preserved for around six weeks. The bulb must then be replanted to bloom again.

Plant of Resurrection

The resurrection plant is a one-of-a-kind gift because of its remarkable capacity to come back to life right before your eyes. 

This Mexican desert native has adapted to endure extreme drought by curling into a ball and surviving in this deadly form for years. The wind can carry it across the arid landscape in its spherical shape to regions with water. 

It will revive in your home’s shallow bowl of water within hours, unfurling and converting into a verdant, green moss.

Begonia

If you’re only aware of begonias as outside blooming plants, you might also believe this is a flowering plant on the wrong list. But they also work well as interior potted plants. 

They are often low-maintenance and relatively simple to bloom. With so many options, you’re sure to discover a plant that will make a great present.

African Violets

These little plants produce many flowering blooms in an incredible range of colors. Some indoor growers have discovered that these plants can bloom multiple times each year under the appropriate conditions. This involves keeping them in a bright, humid environment, avoiding direct sunlight, and being careful with how you water them.

Calathea

The name is a little combative, but that’s only because the plant’s unique tri-color striped leaves look like reptile skin. 

This flowering plant opens and closes during the day depending on the light (thus the name “prayer plants”) and is an excellent choice for your friend who doesn’t get much natural light.

Conclusion

Everybody loves flowers. While a bouquet may look enchanting on the day it is gifted, it will only last for a short time, as the stems of the flowers have all been cut from the plant. A potted flower, a living bouquet, can last for weeks!

Gifting potted flowers will help your recipient hold on to that flower for a long time. Living plants grow, eat, and breathe. Its stunning blooms will continue to bestow its beauty and charm, reminding your recipient of your thoughtfulness in giving it. Plus, keeping them alive and vibrant is easy—all they need is water and light.

As it grows, it will signify your relationship with the recipient. The list above will help you choose the correct one that suits your loved ones.