Grandparents are always the first to say "yes!" whenever you want something, whether its the most basic thing or the most whimsical. So, when we're finally old enough to gift them something on our own, the biggest question is - "which gift will be worthy enough to show them appreciation the way they deserve to be shown?"
Our answer never falters and stays constant for a lot of questions - plants are the answer! They have the ability to help you say it all without words and stay with the receiver of your gift for years to come, standing tall as a token of your bond.
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So, this Diwali, when you finally have the chance again to give your grandparents a gift that actually matters and will stay with them - emotionally & physically - here are a few options you can choose from!
• 10 Plant Gifts for Grandparents This Diwali
As the festival of lights, Diwali is a much-anticipated festival by many Indians around the world. It is known as the festival of gifting and many make use of this festival to express their appreciation for their loved ones.
So, this Diwali, say it all with these 10 plant gifts for grandparents:
1. Lucky Wheel Bamboo
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Want to give your favorite people a beautiful token of love and luck? Then the Lucky Wheel Bamboo is just what you need!
This beautiful Lucky Bamboo is an absolute stunner indoors with its tall stature and many stalks that wrap around each other, forming a tall spiral-like pattern. It is among few of the most popular Feng Shui plants and is known for symbolizing balance, peace, harmony, and power.
Additionally, since it grows in both water and soil, it is super low maintenance and will not need your grandparents to constantly look after it.
2. Aglaonema Pink Beauty
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Need a gift that conveys your love for your grandparents perfectly? Then Aglaonema Pink plants make for the perfect eco friendly present ideas for your grandparents this Diwali.
This stunning variegated plant boasts wonderful neon pink splashes of color with a dark green backdrop. Along with its good looks, it also means a lot in the world of plants. It is known to be a magnet of luck and prosperity. Additionally, it is also known to boost creativity and overall mood.
This makes it the perfect present for your grandparents if they need a pick-me-up on slow days!
3. Kalanchoe Red Plant
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Known for being a stunning succulent that flowers, the Kalanchoe Red is an easy-growing plant that produces long-lasting blooms. This plant is the ideal symbol of love, prosperity, and persistence, thus embodying the spirit of Diwali perfectly.
These plants make for the most perfect gifts for your grandmother if she loves gardening and enjoys watching her plants bloom with stunning flowers. No matter how her day has been going, her lovely flowers blooming will always put a smile on her face... and isn't that just what we all want for our grandmas!
4. Lemon Grass
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Unlike other foliage plants, Lemon Grass is a wonderful herb that finds many more than just ornamental uses and benefits. While the plant may not be the finest looker, it is just perfect for your grandparents if they've been looking to make an addition to their herb garden.
It is easy to grow and does not demand too much effort on the caretaker's part. So, you don't have to worry about it taking up too much of your grandmother's time.
Additionally, she will definitely love to make a steaming cup of tea with freshly cut lemon grass!
5. Peperomia Green Creeper
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This wonderful creeping plant is known for being a lovely succulent that is easy to grow and care for. Moreover, these plants are also ideal for embodying the spirit of Diwali as they represent positivity and good energies.
Often, they are known to be harbingers of good luck and prosperity. They also invite positive energies into their spaces, thus making the home a hub of positivity.
If you're looking to add a beautiful touch of happiness to your grandparent's house, then Peperomia plants for gifting purpose are your best bet!
6. Philodendron Brasil
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Glossy, heart-shaped leaves and wonderful symbolic significances? What else does one need a gift to be! The Philodendron Oxycardium Brasil plants make for ideal green gift ideas to grandparents because of their ease of care and lovely meanings.
In many cultures, these plants symbolize love and compassion - the two most prominent characteristics of a bond with grandparents. All this put together make the plant so much more than just an indoor companion... it's like a breath of fresh air!
7. Ajwain Plant
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Yes, the Ajwain plant is a medicinal plant. But did you know it also means so much more? This wonderful plant is a symbol of wealth and good health. It is an auspicious plant that is commonly known to ward off evil spirits and energies, attracting only the good ones.
These plants are easy to grow and grow relatively fast through a garden, making them great gifts for your grandmother, especially if she wants to expand or start her home garden.
Apart from its significance and symbolism, the plant is also a great medicinal herb, often used as an antioxidant and antiseptic.
8. Brazilian Wood Plant
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Ever heard of a plant that can grow in water and develop a whole plant system through just a few nodes on a wooden log? If not then you're in for a ride with the Brazilian Wood plant!
This lovely houseplant, also known as the Dracaena fragrans, is a popular addition to indoor gardens worldwide because of its ease of care and wonderful symbolism.
9. Cobra Fern
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Did you know that Ferns have historically been known to ward of lightening strikes and negative energies. In turn, they attract positivity and good luck.
These plants are the perfect green gift ideas for your grandparents as it also is a revered symbol of love and friendship. Another fascinating fact about these stunner is that they are often said to be bridges between our world and the world of magic, thus also enhancing the effect of other flowers and plants in the house.
What better way to celebrate a magical Diwali than with this plant?
10. Aloe Vera
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Another wonderful medicinal plant to gift is the Aloe Vera. This lovely plant can be grown both indoor and outdoors, bringing home a lot of versatility and adaptability.
It is easy to care for and gives you large rewards with little efforts. This plant is often known as the "plant of immortality", known to bring good luck and prosperity into the home of its caretakers.
This makes these plants ideal gifts for grandparents for Diwali, as it can be used to celebrate and commemorate the victory of light over darkness and of knowledge over ignorance.
Any plant you pick is another way to tell your favorite people that you're fond of them, showing them you care in ways that actually matter. So, which plant will you giving your grandparents this Diwali?
May you and your loved ones have a bright, happy, and beautiful Diwali together!
