Mama, I Love You: Our Top 5 Plant Gifts for Mother’s Day
Many of us often don’t think about Mother’s Day, until it’s finally upon us. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered – Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 8, 2022.
It can be challenging – not to mention, time-consuming – to spend hours online searching for the perfect gift. How do you decide what to get that best friend, the nurturing soul who loves you so unconditionally? There are various ways to tell her how much she means to you – flowers, a card, a meal at a fancy restaurant. This year, you can make it both classic and personal with our selection of the top potted plants to refresh her space, indoors or out – the perfect way to tell her how unique she is and how much you love her.
Planning Is Everything
Now that you have marked your calendars, it’s time to plan. Choosing the perfect pot and the perfect plant will take a little time, but with some planning, you can gift her something truly amazing that will make her understand how much she means to you.
Why Choose A Plant for Mother’s Day?
A potted plant is a truly wonderful and exceptional gift. Here are some reasons why:
1. When She Sees Them, She’ll Think Of You
A potted plant is something your mom can enjoy all through the year. Looking at the blossoms or lovely greenery, or even watering it, she will instantly be reminded of you.
2. It’s Not Just A Plant, It’s The Gift Of A Hobby
Your mom is probably the first one who taught you how to plant those seeds in her garden. She may be someone who you describe to your friends as having a green thumb. If this is the case, gifting her with a plant is the perfect way to let her know you care about what she loves to do. It also lets you share this interest with her. On the other hand, if she was never really into gardening before, a potted plant might give her the hobby or activity she’s been searching for all along.
3. They’re Just Right For The Season
Mother Nature is celebrating the season with flowers, so invite your mom to the party! The long, cold winter has ended and everyone loves seeing the bright and colorful flowers of the season. Bringing some of that beauty to your mom’s garden (or living room) as a Mother’s Day gift is a great way to add new life to her home.
Things To Keep In Mind When Choosing A Mother’s Day Plant
Your mom is unique, so there’s no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to choosing a plant for her. Here are some things to think about when making that decision:
1. What Kind Of Space Does She Live In?
Perhaps your mom lives in an apartment, a single-family home or a townhome. Does she have a large living room? Is her kitchen small? Houseplants come in different sizes, and each kind is appropriate for a different kind of space. Large plants like palms work well in large living rooms, hallways, and entryways. Small ones like succulents are great for the kitchen window. Think about where your mom could place your gift.
2. How Much Time And Effort Does The Plant Need?
It’s easy to care for a cactus, but it takes a lot of water and patience to care for a more delicate plant like lilies. Depending on whether or not your mom is an experienced gardener, she might like the latter, but if not, choose a low-maintenance plant for her.
3. Does She Travel?
High-maintenance plants that need care and attention may not work for a jet-setting mom, unless she can get someone to care for them while she’s gone. If your mom stays home more often, you can consider plants like fuchsia hanging baskets.
Our Top 5 Plants For Mother’s Day
Now that you know what to consider when buying the plant, take a look at our top choices for this Mother’s Day. We’re sure she will love and cherish any of these!
1. Orchids
Colorful, exotic, and surprisingly easy to maintain, orchids are a great indoor plant that are sure to delight your mom no matter where she chooses to place them.
2. Succulents and Cactuses
For the traveler mom – or one who’s just getting into gardening – succulents and cactuses are an excellent choice, since they don’t need constant watering and attention. They also come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, and many are actually quite soft, rather than prickly. Choose a modern, artistic pot to put them in and turn them into the next art piece for your mom’s space!
3. Flowering Houseplants
Houseplants often bring to mind greenery and leaves, but did you know that many actually have beautiful flowers? For example, the African violet is a plant with small, purple flowers that will add a splash of color to any living space. Peace lilies are another flowering houseplant that have lovely white flowers and serve as nature’s very own air purifiers! These are just some examples of flowering plants from which you can choose your Mother’s Day gift.
4. Lilacs
Just like the color, the lilac bloom is remarkable and unmistakable for its beautiful color. It is also one of the most fragrant flowers found in nature. Many lilacs end up in bouquets, but lilacs in a yard or garden are bound to put a smile on your mom’s face all year round.
Lilacs don’t thrive indoors, so they would work best for a living space with a garden or backyard. Once they’ve been planted outside, however, they will come back every year, bringing more and more flowers and fragrance to the surroundings.
5. Azalea
Azaleas, like orchids, are stunningly colorful and unique, usually pink, red, or purple in color. Their beauty is incredible, although brief. Like lilacs, they don’t do well indoors but will thrive outside, without taking over the entire garden. They are always worth the wait, and we’re sure your mom will look forward to seeing them bloom every year.
That’s our roundup of the best plants to gift your mom this Mother’s Day. If you’re planning to purchase a few days ahead of time, be sure to take care of the plant by giving it some sun, keeping the soil moist, and ensuring that the leaves or stalk are not bent.
Need help deciding on the right plant or purchasing it? Rooted in Landscape has an excellent selection of plants for you to choose from. Plus, we’re experts at designing containers and can help find the right pot for your selection.
Call or e-mail us today to find the perfect gift for this Mother’s Day.