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.

[Akanksha]

Love all those suggestions! Thanks for sharing, @Noelle.

I can't take my eyes off that brilliant red poinsettia. So stunning and a great way to add festive colour indoors and outdoors. 

Akanksha

[Noelle]

They're in-store now in abundance 😍

[Herrenovacation]

I'm planning to make kokedama's for a few family members this year. My nan likes succulents & my sister kills plants easily so I will make one with a string of pearls for each of them and my mum loves indoor plants so going to make one for her with a fern or ivy. 

I also once bought my mum a Gardenia as it is her favourite flower so I think something more personal makes it a great gift.