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.

Peace Lily Spathiphyllum wallisii ‘Domino’

Credit: Blaine Moats

(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?

Aloe plants near window

Credit: Marty Baldwin

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.

prayer plant maranta leuconeura

Credit: Scott Little

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).

Iron Cross Oxalis Oxalis tetraphylla

Credit: Laurie Black

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

bay window nook bird-of-paradise

Credit: Gabriela Herman