Flowers and plants for the special man in your life

When we think about sending flowers and plants for occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and just to say I love you, we usually imagine men spoiling women. What many people do not realise is that men enjoy receiving these types of gifts too. The key is to make sure that you choose the right types of plants or flowers to suit their personality and masculinity.

What flowers and plants to avoid

Firstly, you want to make sure that you avoid pastels, feminine colours like pink and blooms that have a ruffled texture. Men are more linear in their thinking which should be reflected in the flowers and plants that you choose. Ask your florist about modern flower designs since the straight lines will appeal more to their masculinity.

Best colours for flowers and plants

As mentioned above, you should avoid pinks and pastel colours of any sort. The best colour flowers and plants include red, dark purple or blue, yellow and orange. You can choose a single colour or you can ask your florist to create a mixed design with colours that work well together – such as yellow and purple.

Inspired designs

There are some exceptions to the ‘rules’ mentioned above. For example, if your man is a beer lover, you can fill a beer mug with some orange crystals and water before topping them off with some white carnations. The result is a beer-inspired bouquet! Yes, it might consist of blooms with ruffled petals but the overall design is very masculine.

Potted plants

Both flowers and plants make excellent gifts for men. When choosing plants, you should still look for something with straight lines. Orchids, for example, are exotic in nature and they are appreciated by all recipients, including men. Another great option is a succulent or cactus. Terrariums have interesting designs and they are compact enough to be placed on his desk or even on a windowsill.

When ordering flowers and plants for him, you can also have your florist include something extra such as luxury chocolates, a bottle of bubbly or some colourful balloons. The extras you choose will depend on the occasion. For instance, if it is his birthday, you can include a birthday cake with your flower order.