“What should you give to a person as a gift that they will like and is useful?” This question has been troublesome when you have endless options in today’s world. Here we share why you could gift succulent arrangements.
From scented candles to paintings to photo frames to cake jars, the gift shops are always filled with shiny eye-pleasing items. Sometimes you wish you could give them all but then you have a limited budget. Then you can give a succulent plant.
What is a succulent? It’s a plant with thick leaves and needs less water. For example Aloe vera, Snake plant etc. They need less water, less care and they look unusual making them uniquely pretty.
Here are some reasons why succulents make a great gift :
- They are unusual:
They are plants but they don’t look like regular ones. They have either thick leaves or stems with water retention properties that make them look small and very cute.
They come in all shapes and sizes. There are groups of different succulents sometimes in teapots and sometimes in toy trucks grouped together and placed near the window sill or coffee table that look very unique.
They are like mini room dećors that breathe and look very lively. They provide an Instagram worthy addition to your home.
- Eco friendly
They are neither plastic nor wood that once thrown away would be harmful or that have nil utility. They grow throughout the years and for a long time.
The carbon footprint of succulents is very low. They don’t harm the environment. They are sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts. Anyone who is practising being eco friendly or plastic-free would love to have them. They are plants ..an important part of the ecosystem.
- Symbolism
Succulents have various hidden meanings. The language of flowers has a meaning for each flower. For example, Red Rose is passion and white rose is purity.
Meanwhile, Succulents are timeless love. Many believe they bring fortune to the receiver. They last for a long time and that’s what they mean too. Whenever the receiver waters the plant they will remember the sender and be delighted. He will be delighted to receive something that appreciates his/her quality of giving timeless love to others.
- Easy to care:
Anyone growing indoor or outdoor plants would know how much care is needed to be given to each of them. They need water, sunshine and fertilizers and sometimes pests still destroy them. Succulents are relatively easy. With their miniature growth and water retention quality, the user just needs to water them every week and keep them in the sunshine and they will grow very happily. There is no other thing that is needed that makes them easy to grow and to be taken care of.
- Reasonable:
A succulent is relatively easy to purchase and is not that much heavier on your pocket. They are quite within the normal budget.
- Increasing fan following
As the craze for going green is increasing among people, the need for setting up a home garden is growing. So people are buying more plants to decorate their homes.
People are also growing more and more indoor plants and so succulents due to their pretty looks and minimal care are becoming a favourite.
Therefore Gifting succulents on special occasions is increasing. After all, they live longer, look pretty and symbolize eternal love.
