Plants to give for a birthday: the best to choose from!
Valentine's Day, Christmas, graduation, anniversary: every occasion is good to give a plant or a bouquet of flowers. So why not wish happy birthday with this classic and timeless present? Indeed, whether you choose a houseplant or balcony plant or opt for a bouquet, a floral tribute is always welcome. The important thing, however, is to evaluate well which species of flowers or plants to donate. In fact, each of them has a meaning based on the so-called language of flowers ... for this reason you have to choose the correct variety to be sure to convey the right message to the birthday boy or girl!
Before discovering which plants and flowers are suitable as a gift to a girlfriend or his wife and which, on the other hand, are perfect to be given to friends and relatives, it is good to review some rules of etiquette.
In fact, it is easy to make mistakes, especially if you choose to give a bouquet. The most common is the one concerning the number of flowers. Once upon a time as many flowers as the birthday of the birthday were inserted in the bouquet. However, with the passage of time, this custom has fallen into disuse because it is considered unpolite, especially towards a woman. Therefore, today, there is no fixed number of clubs: the important thing, however, is that they are always odd.
In addition, we always recommend that you consider the seasonality of the floral tribute you want to make. Not only will it be easier to compose, but it will also last well beyond the birthday of the person receiving it. Finally, never forget a greeting card with a beautiful dedication: it will be the final touch of a gift that will enter the heart!
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Plants and flowers for a loved one's birthday
The classic movie scene: on her birthday the protagonist receives a package at home or directly at her workplace. The mysterious delivery corresponds to a wonderful bouquet of flowers from the partner who cannot miss a card with a romantic dedication. Recreating this daydream in reality is possible, you just need to know how to choose the right plants or bouquets. They can vary depending on the season or whether you prefer a more traditional and classic idea or a more original one.
In any case, these flower arrangements are perfect to be given to your loved one and make them feel special.
Rose
Let's start with a timeless classic: a bouquet of roses. Roses are a certainty for any occasion, whether it is to wish a birthday or to be given as a gift on Valentine's Day or for some other occasion. They are the flower symbol of love, but they take on shades of different meaning according to their color. It is no coincidence that there are at least 150 different species and for this reason they offer a wide choice also in terms of shades. If you want to give a bouquet of roses to your partner, girlfriend or wife, you usually opt for red or pink roses. The former indicate sensual and passionate love, while the latter a purer and more spiritual feeling.
Except for the red ones, roses also lend themselves to being a floral tribute for female friends and family members, such as mothers, grandmothers and aunts. In particular, the most popular in this sense are white and pink roses and lately blue ones are depopulating.
Orchid
For those who prefer a houseplant, perhaps presented with a beautiful decorated pot, the orchid is an excellent birthday gift for your loved one. Available in many species, orchids conquer for several factors, including their refined appearance, the multiplicity of colors and also the advantageous price at which they can be found, in fact, they are famous for being a fascinating and elegant flower, very beautiful to look at and not too difficult to care for.
In the language of flowers, the orchid is the emblem of sensual and carnal passion. Not surprisingly, it is one of the plants most exchanged between lovers and transmits a lasting message of love over time, with all its aspects, from the emotional to the more physical. All this makes it perfect for wishing a happy birthday to those you love. .
Sterlizia
Always remaining on indoor plants, but going out a bit out of the traditional canons, why not give a sterlizia for your beloved's birthday? Coming from South Africa, this is one of the plants that is best suited to living in a condition other than that of origin. It is particularly fascinating for its characteristic flowers in the shape of a "bird of Paradise or" heron. orange and with purple and / or blue details.
In the language of flowers, sterlizia symbolizes feminine strength and royalty. For this reason it turns out to be an ideal cadeau for free-spirited women, more exuberant, unconventional and eccentric. You can find the flowers of the sterlizia also sold separately from the plant so as to create original floral compositions and not at all obvious.
Floral gift ideas for a friend
As we have already mentioned, plants and flowers are not a gift reserved for couples. Making a floral tribute to a "friend on her birthday is an" idea that never goes out of style and is always a pleasure. The species that we will see below are also suitable to be given as gifts to the closest relatives, such as mothers, sisters, grandmothers, aunts or cousins. Likewise, it is good to check the meaning of the variety chosen to be sure of the message you want to convey!
Sunflowers
Beautiful given alone, splendid when inserted in the various compositions: the sunflower is certainly one of the most popular varieties as a birthday gift for best friends. It is the true protagonist of summer bouquets both for its unmistakable yellow color and for the different variants in which it is available. In fact, it can also be found in the dwarf species with which smaller bouquets are made.
Sunflowers are the symbol of optimism and life. Just looking at them they transmit happiness and positivity both thanks to their bright shades and their wide shape that does not go unnoticed. In short, the sunflower is a flower that puts you in a good mood and gives a feeling of serenity and well-being.All this makes it perfect for our brightest and most vital friends, always ready to give a smile to others and look forward with optimism.
Lilies
We know them as lilies or as lilies and they can be given as gifts either individually or in a more elaborate bouquet of flowers. They are immediately recognizable thanks to their characteristic shape with six large petals and pistils in the center and their unmistakable scent. They are available. in many colors, from white to yellow, from pink to orange and purple, All these qualities make flower lilies very decorative and suitable for everyone's tastes.
The important thing is that they are given to an intimate person, with whom you have a consolidated friendship that lasts over time. In fact, the lily is the symbol of pure and unconditional love and for this reason they are a floral gift reserved for the birthday. of a friend or "special friend."
Cyclamen
For those who prefer to give a plant, cyclamen is the best solution for floral gifts during the winter season. In fact, every year the cyclamen depopulates on the balconies thanks to the different colors of its flowers ranging from white to red, from light pink to the most intense lilac. Moreover, compared to other plants, its flowering is particularly long because it begins with the first cold around the first days of October and can continue until the beginning of spring.
It is one of the favorite varieties for greeting a very loved one happy birthday. Usually, it is exchanged within a lasting and disinterested friendship, because its meaning is that of a pure love without pretensions. Furthermore, according to the language of flowers, this plant would be a good luck charm and giving it away would be a sign of good luck.
To give a plant or a bouquet of flowers to a man?
In recent years the bug has finally been cleared that plants and flowers are essentially a feminine gift. More and more often we see women giving their partners a floral gift, even on the occasion of their birthday. Of course, the choice of the varieties preferred by men is a little smaller, but this does not mean that the possibility of opting for the right species is not taken away and there are even some advice from the etiquette. When you want to give flowers to a man, you have to evaluate those with bright and bright shades and a strong meaning, completely leaving out the delicate ones both in terms of type and colors.
Favorite colors are red, orange, yellow, blue and sometimes purple. Therefore, it is not surprising that the most popular types of flowers are sunflowers, weeds, tulips and anthuriums. In addition, it is believed that for a man's birthday it is better to give a single, specially packaged flower rather than a bouquet that is too elaborate. Otherwise, you can always opt for an indoor or outdoor plant.
