Which plants make the best gifts?

Akanksha

Whether it's for Christmas or a housewarming, plants can make for wonderful gifts. I've already received a couple of succulents this festive season, probably because everyone knows my love for low-maintenance plants. 

But choosing a plant to gift can be challenging - especially if you don't know the conditions it will be grown in. 

What's your go-to plant gift? And do you have any tips to share when it comes to deciding which plant to gift? Let's share some green-thumb wisdom. 

@Noelle, @mich1972, @ChloeThomson - any suggestions to kick us off?

Thanks in advance, 
Akanksha

Noelle

Hard to go past the glossy dark green leaves and white spathes of the Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)!  Always popular as an indoor plant Australia-wide, Peace Lily will also do OK outside in subtropical and tropical areas too, in a pot on a veranda or balcony. It's a good performer throughout the year.

Peace Lily isn't demanding but does respond to regular feeding and watering - there's a great growing guide here if you want to know more!

 

For great festive season indoor or outdoor colour, you can't go past a brilliant red poinsettia. Treated mostly as seasonal colour in cooler climates, it can be transferred to the garden in warmer regions once the holiday season is over.