Sending plants and everything you need to know

If you are planning on sending plants to a friend or loved one, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Not only do you need to consider the preferences of the recipient, but also the best types of plants that will suit their gardening style.

How to choose the right plant

When sending plants, you should first take a moment to consider a few important factors. Here are the top points to keep in mind:

• Take note if the recipient has any plant or flower allergies. If they are allergic to pollen, for example, you should opt for a plant that does not produce flowers.
• It is also important to consider pets or young children in the home. Some plants are toxic if ingested or their sap can cause skin irritations. Of course, there are other safe plants that you can choose instead if you are concerned about children or pets.
• As briefly mentioned above, you will need to think about the preferences of the recipient. This means that you should consider whether they have a favourite type of plant or even a favourite colour.
• It is also important to consider their living conditions. In other words, you should take note of just how much space they have for plants. If they have a window with enough light or a particular corner in one of their rooms, make sure that the plant you choose will thrive in these conditions.

Some top choices

Based on the points mentioned above, here are some of the best choices when it comes to sending plants:

• Roses are a lovely option and they are easily one of the most well-known of all flowering plants. Potted varieties are easy to grow and they won’t need attention too often. They might need to be trimmed back from time to time but this is also fairly simple and does not need to be done very often.
• Orchids are another excellent option. While some might believe them difficult to grow, there are only a few basic tips to remember. Firstly, they need plenty of indirect sunlight. Secondly, they need higher humidity than most other plants. You can place them on a tray of pebbles with water to ensure this need is taken care of. You should also make sure that they are planted in a special orchid potting mix rather than potting soil. Water from the bottom rather than from above and do not water too often.
• Succulents are another excellent option if you know that the recipient has very limited space or if they don’t seem to do well with potted plants. Succulents are known for doing better with minimal attention and they only need to be watered occasionally.

Now that you have some ideas of the types of plants you should choose and what to keep in mind when sending plants, it’s the perfect time to start browsing. Your favourite florist will undoubtedly have some fantastic options available. Not only are these quality plants, but they might be planted in decorative pots or at least packaged in such a way that they will prove to be an impressive gift when they are delivered.