Every festive season, the question remains - "what gift should we give this year?, "what will stand out?", "what will be a memorable gift even years later?"
Yes, we do have the answer and we know you probably know we're going to say plants. But let's get a little specific this time with a plant that's perfectly suited to being the ideal festive plant. It's got the spirit, it's got the looks... it's just what you're looking for!
The Kalanchoe flowering succulent is the flower plant that never disappoints and stays as an everlasting, stunning indoor plant, standing strong as a reminder of the bond you share with the one you're gifting.
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• Where Does the Kalanchoe Flower Plant Come From?
Before we give away the places Kalanchoe flower plants call their homeland, we must ask - do you know what the Old World was? The term "Old World" refers to some parts of Europe and Africa that the Europeans knew about before "America" was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
It is in these parts of the world that the flower plant Kalanchoe was first discovered. These plants are natives of Madagascar, parts of tropical Africa, and some parts of Asia. They are known to have over 125 species altogether.
These flowering plants have been known to be day bloomers and while they flower in the early months of the year in parts of Africa, they flower during spring-time in India (i.e. March and April).
A lot of Kalanchoe flower plants are also found exclusively in India and some other Asian countries, thus making them wonderful additions to our gardens in this country.
• What Does Kalanchoe Symbolize?
You will hear a lot of people say that if you've been wanting to send plants as gifts for the festive season, the Kalanchoe is a great option. But makes it so worthy of being gifted during festivals like Diwali and more?
Here are a few benefits and symbolic significances of the flowering plant that make it a wonderful gifting option:
1. Air Purification
Kalanchoe plants are more than just lookers with their ability to purify the air around them. The wonderful dark green foliage of these blooming beauties have the ability to absorb commonly found indoor air pollutants such as particulate matter and formaldehyde.
When this happens, the plant generally uses it as nourishment and ends up producing extra oxygen into its environment, thus leaving you with a much cleaner and healthier indoor space.
This fits in perfectly with the spirit of Diwali as it keeps the house cleaner and better than ever before, helping you celebrate knowledge and understanding over ignorance.
2. Stress Relief
Are you trying to get your gift to say "I hope you have a wonderful Diwali and an even better year ahead'? Then the Kalanchoe plant will do just that for you by instantly putting the recipient of your gift in a better mood.
Every time you look at the Kalanchoe flower plant, it has the ability to relieve stress with its full foliage and stunning blooms. Whether you're feeling sad and down or angry, it can calm you down and allow you more time to think all situations through.
Plus having indoor plants in spaces satisfies the need for a biophilic connection to nature, thus making you feel more at ease in general.
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3. Long-Lasting Blooms
Kalanchoe flower plants are often one of the best plants to gift also because of their longer lasting flowering season. These flowers generally stay in full bloom for almost 8 weeks.
This makes them perfect for all kinds of indoor and outdoor displays as they will stay vibrant and attractive for longer durations.
4. Symbolic Representations of the Flowers
Also known as Calandiva, these flowering plants are beloved for their symbolic meanings. What makes it perfect for all festive occasions, especially Diwali, is its representation of prosperity and regeneration.
Another wonderful meaning of its flowers is 'eternal love'. It earns this symbolism from its long-lasting blooms as they are often known to be symbols of persistence and everlasting, enduring love.
When you choose to send plants as gifts - plants such as Kalanchoes - what you're essentially saying is that you want the recipient of your gift to be happy, healthy, and prosperous.
Another benefit of the Kalanchoe plant is that it is super low maintenance as a flowering succulent and does not need a lot of time and attention. So, even if the person you are gifting has little to no experience with caring for plants, this indoor stunner will do wonderfully in their hands.
Moreover, the plant will add an everlasting and wonderfully recurring festive charm to every home it graces. So, who will you be gifting the Kalanchoe flower plant this time?
We hope the festivities bring you health, joy, and prosperity now and for many more years to come!
