Want to gift a plant that also has a special meaning?
Try one of these options.
Houseplants often make welcome gifts, just because or for special occasions.

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(Plus, a potted plant will last longer than a bouquet of blooms.)
Certain plants are said to bring good luck, for instance, while others represent gratitude or peace.
Or if a particular plant’s meaning speaks to you, why not add it to your own collection?

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This cute plant iseasy to propagate, and usually stays less than 12 inches tall.
Place in bright, indirect light and let the soil dry out between waterings.
Thispet-friendly houseplantalso tolerates medium indirect light.

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Peace lilies are easy to care for, and like todry out a little between waterings.
Aloe Vera: Healing and Protection
Unsurprisingly,Aloe veraplants are usually associated with healing and protection.
so that bloom, Strelitzia plants need bright light (including a few hours of direct light).

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Keep the soil consistently moist, and mist daily toboost humidity.

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