Plants are a fantastic gift for any occasion and are more than a bunch of leaves and roots. They are a reminder of nature’s beauty, represent new beginnings, and are a source of peace and serenity. Plants are also fantastic decorative ornaments – both in a home and office. Some plants make better gifts than others and should be chosen wisely – especially when presenting them as corporate gifts. Here are five brilliant tips for choosing corporate plant gifts to make a lasting impression on your customers, employees, partners, or clients.
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Choose sturdy plants that are hard to kill
Plants can thrive for years together, and that’s what you want your corporate plant gift to do.
Some plants require a lot of care, and then some thrive even when neglected for a while.
Consider the fact that not all your employees have green thumbs. You want your gift to be a thing of joy and not a burden to your employees. Choose low-maintenance plants that don’t need a lot of time devoted to their care.
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Gift indoor plants
Indoor plants thrive well on a desk in the office or at home. They are almost always more appreciated than chocolate boxes, bunches of flowers, or gift packs of toiletries. Indoor plants make better corporate plant gifts than outdoor plants because they:
- Are easier to maintain.
- Grow slower.
- Filter indoor air and remove toxic pollutants.
- Brighten indoor spaces.
- They are known to reduce stress and increase efficiency.
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Choose healthy plants
Plants get sick too and can suffer from viruses, phytoplasmas, fungi, and nematodes. Sick plants have visible symptoms like a change in colour or shape of the leaves, wilting leaves, powdery mildew, sclerotinia (white mould), leaf spots, and stunted growth.
Choose healthy plants with plenty of healthy new growth, shiny, dark green leaves that are open and not curled, and bright flowers (if there are flowers).
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Buy corporate plant gifts from a reliable seller
While you can buy plants from several places, consider buying your corporate plant gifts from a corporate gift service specializing in indoor plant gifts for offices and homes. Why? Because you get more than just plants. An excellent corporate gift delivery service will also provide you with extra benefits:
- Tailored corporate gift orders that meet your budget and your requirements.
- Customized plant gifts with your brand/company name and logo.
- Simple instructions with each plant regarding its name and maintenance (watering and light requirements).
- You can have each plant sent directly to each recipient or have them all delivered to one location.
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Choose plants that symbolize something meaningful
While you will add a special message with your gift plant, each plant carries its own meaning. For example, the eye-catching Calathea plant symbolizes new beginnings. Rosemary, lucky bamboo, and peace lily are believed to bring positive energy, and Money Plants are said to bring prosperity.
Plant meanings differ with each culture. You could accidentally offend someone by sending the wrong plant. For example, lilies symbolize solitude in several cultures, but in Germany, they are considered grave flowers. So, when choosing plants based on their meaning, consider the person you are gifting the plant to.
The best indoor low-maintenance corporate plant gifts
If you are unsure what plants to buy for your employees and clients, consider getting help from plant experts like horticulturists or botanists. Here is a list of plants to help you gift the perfect plant. The plants listed below are low-maintenance indoor plants that can thrive for weeks without water and maintenance. All these plants require watering once a week or once in two weeks:
- Bromeliads
- Yuccas
- Lady Palm
- Orchids
- Snake plant
- Zanzibar Gems
- Tillandsias
- Rubber tree
- Dracaena
To Conclude
Plants make classic, long-lasting gifts for almost any occasion and are ideal corporate gifts. Ditch gifting predictable and unexciting gifts that usually do the rounds. Instead, present your employees with beautiful live plants that they can nourish and will cherish. Choose corporate plant gifts with care and ensure you buy your gift plants only from reliable vendors. Choose healthy plants and preferably indoor plants. Your employees and clients will appreciate your plant gifts more than you can imagine.
