40th Birthday Plants
Birthday plant gifts for 40th Birthdays
They say life begins at 40 so why not celebrate the occasion with a beautiful living plant gift wrapped and delivered direct to the recipients door.
Choose from long lasting garden plants to kickstart a gardening hobby, choose tasty fruiting plants perfect for creating tasty cocktails or delicious recipes, or on trend foliage plants to match their style. All finished off with a hand written greetings card with your special message and gift wrapped and boxed in fully recyclable packaging.
Here are just some of our plants that are looking their best and we think make fab 40th birthday gifts. Order by 3pm for next day delivery, or if you are planning ahead, then you can select a future date that suits you on the order form.
40th Birthday Plant Gift Ideas
Turning 40 is a milestone and whether the recipient is embracing life at 40 or trying to forget its happening a living gift that grows and thrives is the perfect way to celebrate the big 40! If your gift recipient is a budding gardener, enjoys cooking and cocktails, has a growing collection of houseplants, our 40th birthday plant collection offers something meaningful for the occasion.
For a splash of colour choose Happy Birthday Camellias, for chefs our chilli plant range will go down a treat, or make the occasion even more memorable with a medium lime tree, perfect for mixing up mojitos!
If you’re unsure what to pick, a Plants4Presents gift voucher is a thoughtful option, allowing your friend or loved one to choose their ideal plant at their leisure
Need a little extra guidance? Contact us and our friendly team will be delighted to help you choose the perfect plant to celebrate this golden birthday.
How to Order Plants for a 40th Birthday
When you place your order, simply add a personalised message, which we’ll hand-write for you, select a container and greetings card, and choose your delivery date. We’ll take care of the rest so your 40th birthday gift arrives beautifully presented and right on time.
Why Choose Plants4Presents?
For over 20 years, we’ve been helping people mark life’s most important moments with living, long lasting gifts. Our plants are grown with care in our Sussex nursery and carefully packaged to arrive fresh, healthy, and gift-ready.
When it comes to a 40th birthday, we know how important it is to find a present that feels purposeful. That's why at our Sussex nursey, we are committed working with the natural environment rather than against it. The nursery is heated by a biomass boiler and our plants are watered with water sourced from our rainwater harvesting system. We use no nasty chemicals or pesticides, and our gifts are always wrapped and packed in fully recyclable materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does your 40th birthday plant range include?
Our 40th birthday selection includes a range of unusual and specialist edible and fruiting plants, foliage houseplants and classic garden plants. We update this range regularly to reflect what’s looking best in our nursery.
Can you deliver a 40th birthday gift quickly?
Yes – if you order by 3pm, we can deliver the next day with our tracked and courier service.
Can I order in advance for a 40th birthday?
Of course! You can select your preferred delivery date, whether on the birthday itself or the day before, and we’ll ensure your plant is reserved and delivered on time. We can even deliver your gift direct to the party venue!
What plants do you recommend for a 40th birthday?
It depends on the recipient. Unusual Pineapple Plants arrive with the wow factor, or perhaps a Wooden Herb Planter for a keen cook is more their style. For the 40-year-old who has everything, how about a Banana Plant to bring a touch of the tropics into their home? If you’re unsure, our team is always happy to advise based on what’s looking best in the nursery.
Do you sell 40th birthday gift sets?
Yes – we offer a range of thoughtful gift sets, including our popular Mini Lemon and Gin Gift Set, which is paired with miniature bottle of gin, tonic to add a little extra sparkle to their milestone celebration.
