These easy-care plants make for thoughtful and long-lasting presents.
From housewarmings to anniversaries, holidays todinner parties, houseplants make the perfect gift to celebrate lifes milestones.
Many houseplants hold symbolic meanings, representing friendship, love, or prosperity.
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Others simply bring joy and beauty to the home.
Houseplants also have staying power, lasting much longer than a bouquet of roses or abottle of wine.
Below, find 17 of the best houseplants to give as gifts.
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Nicknamed the Swiss cheese plant, monstera is known for the natural, irregular holes marking its enormous leaves.
Given their popularity, you cant go wrong with a monstera as a housewarming gift.
The snake plant is an architectural gem, with thick, sword-like foliage that create strong vertical lines.
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Several varieties are available, with varying leaf shapes and patterns, and each matures to a different size.
The plant is also said to bring good luck and represent determination.
What better gift is there for someone starting a new job?
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Jade plants are easy to care for because they like the warm,dry conditionsfound in most homes.
They also make a great plant for the office, as they tolerate low light conditions.
ZZ plantsthrive on neglectthey only need water every 2 to 3 weeks and are not picky about humidity.
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Sometimes called eternity plant or fortune tree, the ZZ plant is said to bring good fortune and luck.
Rubber Tree
Therubber treeis a classic houseplant, with bold foliage and strong upright stems.
For a tri-colored version, considerFicus robustaTieneke, which has pink, green, and yellow leaves.
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Rubber plants represent abundance, happiness, and wealth.
Because they are enduring, peace lilies continue to provide comfort throughout the healing process.
The following plants, on the other hand, are all considered pet-friendly.
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Prayer Plant
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Heres a plant to say, thank you.
This hardy houseplant is slow growing and easy to maintain.
The common name comes from the leaves tendency to fold together at night, like hands in prayer.
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This symbolism makes the plant a thoughtful gift for someone needing comfort.
Triostar Stromanthe
With stunning, multi-colored tropical foliage,Stromanthe sanguineaTriostar, makes a huge statement.
Though this variety is properly named Triostar, plants are sometimes labelled as Tricolor Stromanthe.
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Chinese Money Plant
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Coin-shaped leaves giveChinese money plantits name.
White orchids represent innocence, while red symbolize a burning love.
Yellow orchids are a symbol of friendship or new beginnings, and purple orchids represent admiration and respect.
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Regardless of the occasion, you cant go wrong with a gift of orchids.
Orchids retain their flowers for several weeks to months.
Zebra plant (Haworthia attenuata)is also one of theeasiest succulentsfor beginners.
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Zebra plants have thick, fleshy leaves bearing bands of white bumps that give the plant its common name.
Their dramatic foliage and upright architecture pair perfectly with stylish containers.
Spider plants are incredibly easy to care for.
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These plants are pet-friendly and are a common favorite of cat and dog owners.
Boston Ferns thrive in moderate, indirect light and require regular watering but are generally low-maintenance and forgiving.
Thesetropical-looking plantsare low-maintenance and typically only require watering every few weeks.
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These plants are pet-friendly and are generallysimple to care for.
Areca palms thrive in bright, indirect light, but can easily adapt to most spaces.
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