Wedding season in Pakistan runs through the cooler months, and with it come birthdays, new homes and many other reasons for a gift. A plant is a gift that keeps growing, and it suits almost everyone. This guide gives you simple ideas and tips for choosing the right plant.
Why give a plant?
Flowers fade in a few days, but a plant can be enjoyed for months or years. A plant also feels personal and thoughtful, and it fits many budgets because there are small plants and large ones.
Gift ideas by occasion
- Weddings and return gifts: small, easy plants in matching pots look neat on a table. Good choices are the money plant, lucky bamboo and small succulents such as the baby sun rose.
- Birthdays: a flowering plant such as a hibiscus or gerbera adds colour, and a hanging plant feels special.
- Housewarming: a tall, strong plant such as a snake plant or ZZ plant suits a new living room.
- Office or desk gift: a lucky bamboo, ZZ plant or spider plant is easy to look after at work.
- Plant lovers: a set of planters is a gift they will use again and again.
- Food lovers: a small set of herbs, such as mint, rosemary and lemongrass, is perfect for people who like to cook.
How to choose the right plant
- Think about the light the person has. A sunny balcony suits flowers and herbs, and a shady room suits a ZZ plant or a snake plant.
- Pick easy plants for people who are new to plants or who are often busy.
- If the person has pets or small children, check our guide to pet-safe and child-safe plants first.
- Choose a size that is easy to carry and fits the space.
Add a simple care card
A short card makes a plant gift much more useful. Write the plant name and three lines, for example:
- Light: bright, indirect light.
- Water: when the top of the soil feels dry.
- Tip: do not leave water standing in the saucer.
Our care guides have more details for each plant.
Packing and timing
- Water the plant a day before you give it, so that the soil is lightly moist but not wet.
- Keep the plant upright during travel, and keep it out of a hot car.
- Avoid giving plants on very hot afternoons or freezing nights, because a plant should not be left in extreme weather.
- If the gift is for an event, order a few days early so that you are not in a hurry.
Planning a larger order
If you are planning many plants for a wedding, an office or an event, call or WhatsApp us on 03128018787 and tell us what you have in mind. We will tell you what is possible.
How to order
Gifts by size
A good plant gift does not have to be big. Think about the size of the space and the person.
- Small gifts: a single money plant, a lucky bamboo in a glass vase or a small baby sun rose.
- Medium gifts: a snake plant, a peace lily, a hibiscus or a small herb set.
- Large gifts: a fiddle-leaf fig, a golden palm or a rubber fig for a new living room.
- Gift sets: a plant with a matching planter is a complete gift.
What to write on the card
A warm line makes a plant gift feel special. Here are a few ideas:
- For a wedding: Wishing you a home that grows greener and happier every year.
- For a housewarming: May your new home be filled with life. Water me when the soil feels dry.
- For a birthday: A little green for your day. Happy birthday!
- For a friend who is busy: This one is very hard to kill. I promise.
Make a simple gift set
- The plant, in a clean pot with a drainage hole.
- A saucer to protect the furniture.
- A small care card with the plant name and three lines of care.
- A small bag of potting soil or a small watering can, if you like.
Wrap it in kraft paper or a cloth bag, and tie a ribbon. Keep it simple and neat.
Mistakes to avoid
- Giving a plant that is hard to look after to someone who is new to plants.
- Forgetting pets. Many popular plants upset the stomach if chewed, so read our guide to pet-safe and child-safe plants.
- Choosing a very big plant for a small flat.
- Giving a plant in soaked soil that leaks in the car or on the table. Water it lightly the day before.
- Leaving the plant in a hot car or in direct afternoon sun.
Wedding return favours
Small plants make unusual and useful return favours. A few tips:
- Choose one easy plant type, such as the money plant or lucky bamboo, so that all gifts match.
- Use identical pots, and add a small tag with the names and the date.
- Order early. Tell us how many you need, and we will tell you what is possible.
- Keep the plants out of the heat and water them lightly a day before the event.
Questions people ask
Which plant is best for someone who forgets to water?
The ZZ plant and the snake plant are the easiest. They survive on very little water.
Can I send a plant to another city?
Our delivery goes across Pakistan with a flat Rs. 500 charge per order. Give us the full delivery address and a phone number for the person receiving the plant when you order.
Which plants are good for gifts to older people?
Choose gentle, easy plants such as the spider plant or the money plant, in a pot that is not too heavy.
You can order from our shop with cash on delivery, with a flat delivery charge of Rs. 500 across Pakistan. Browse our indoor plants, flowering plants, herbs and planters, or contact us if you want help choosing.