How to Find the Perfect Plant Gift for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, so it’s time to start thinking about how you can effectively show your love and appreciation for your mum. Although flowers and chocolates are a nice gift, nothing compares to the long-lasting beauty of a potted plant delivered directly to her door. Plants symbolise growth, life, and care, so make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. However, it can be tricky knowing exactly which plant to give. In this blog, we’ll take you through everything you need to consider when buying a plant gift for your mum.

A beautiful, long last planter arrangement will make the Mum in your life feel truly special this Mother's Day

Understanding Your Mum’s Preferences

First of all, you need to think about the type of person your mum is and the type of plant she tends to go for. Is she a nature lover who enjoys adding greenery to her space? Is she a minimalist that would appreciate neutral colours? Or does she find joy in vibrant flowering or fruiting plants?

It’s also important to think about her lifestyle. If your mum leads a busy lifestyle, she may not have time to care for a high-maintenance plant and may need a low-maintenance option.

Consider your mother’s home and décor too. Does she have a garden that she enjoys tending to? A small apartment space? Maybe a neutral, calming home? These are all factors to consider when choosing the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Choosing the Right Plant Gift

With so many plant gifts out there, it can be difficult to narrow down what the best one is for your mum. Here, we’ve pulled together options for different types of mums this Mother’s Day.

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  Large Camellias

  A British grown flowering Camellia makes the perfect gift for Mums who enjoy gardening

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  Pineapple Plants

  For Mums who love something unusual and exotic, these pineapple plants make fun gifts from little ones

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  G&T Gift Sets

  Because all Mums deserve to relax with a G&T, this gin and citrus tree gift set will be a really welcomed gift

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Low-Maintenance Options for Busy Mums

Whether your mum is busy with work, or hobbies, or she just doesn’t want to dedicate too much time to plant, there are beautiful yet low-maintenance plant options for her.

• Rubber plant - a perfect choice for low-maintenance indoor plans as they need minimal watering and can thrive in a range of light conditions.
• Ferns – easy going greenery that will thrive in medium to bright light conditions and needs minimal maintenance and watering.
• Succulents - known for being low-maintenance, succulents are a great budget-friendly choice with flowering and non-flowering options available.

Air Purifying Plants for Health-Conscious Mums

If your mum makes healthy choices, she will love these air-purifying plants that help create a less toxic home environment.

• Spider plant – a classic choice for indoor greenery, this plant offers air-purifying qualities and is also pet-friendly.
• Peace Lily – this plant not only adds beauty to the environment, it also removes toxins from the air creating a purer space.
• Dracaena – these plants have attractive green and lime stripy foliage that is great for purifying the air in your home.

Flowering Plants for the Mums Who Love Blooms

If your mum loves vibrant colours and elegant blooms, a flowering plant is the perfect way to bring her joy this Mother’s Day.

• Camellia – Camellias are beautiful feature plants that are amazing for the garden. They come in a range of colours with glossy green foliage perfect for mums who enjoy creating a colourful garden with lots of flowers.
• Orchid – with stunning flowers for weeks on end, orchids are the ideal gift for mums who love flowering plants.
• Bougainvillea – these beautiful Mediterranean plants with colourful flowers will thrive on a sunny windowsill or conservatory.

Edible Plants for Mums Who Love Homegrown Produce

• Lemon tree – if your mum loves adding fresh lemon juice to her cooking or is partial to a G&T, a lemon tree is the perfect Mother’s Day gift!
• Pineapple plants – funky miniature pineapple plants delivered with a fist sized pineapple already ripening - perfect statement plants all year round.
• Tea plant – for the mum who loves a good cuppa, the tea plant is the perfect Mother’s Day gift. With beautiful foliage, pretty flowers, and the opportunity to create your own tea, what’s more to love?

Your gift will always arrive beautifully gift wrapped and with a hand written greetings with your personal message

Need Help Choosing the Perfect Plant for Mother’s Day?

At Plants4Presents, we make finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift with our easy-to-use plant finder tool. Simply choose the type of plant your mum loves – whether that’s flowering plants, fruit plants, arrangements, or citrus trees. Next select where she typically keeps her plants, such as in the house, in the garden, or on the patio. Lastly, select your budget and our plant finder tool will curate the plant gifts that fit your preferences perfectly.

Alternatively, get in touch and we can help discuss the different plant gift options available for your needs in time for Mother’s Day.