Introduction
Finding fun and engaging activities for kids in the hectic modern world is challenging. But plants—yes, plants—can bring an abundance of joy and a bit of excitement into the lives of our children. They promote a love of nature, educate environmental awareness, and teach responsibility.
The three basic gardening qualities of patience, consistency, and problem-solving are reinforced in children, which are lifelong talents beyond this gift's simplicity. And, plant gifts could also serve as a delightful introduction to gardening.
Let's find out more! What are the best plants to give children as gifts? And what are the benefits of giving children indoor plants?
Benefits of Gifting Indoor Plants to Children
Plants develop throughout time and undergo various apparent changes, some of which can fascinate kids so much that they "reveal" them as part of plants' hidden existence. Interesting! There are many benefits of gifting an indoor plant to children such as:
- Teaching Activity: Plant gifts for children to promote hands-on learning and natural curiosity. Living plants provide a dynamic experience. It teaches kids plant biology, life cycles, and ecosystems.And caring for plants teaches children patience and understanding of plant care needs (including time-based seasonal adaptation of light, water, fertilisation, and other care).
- Health Benefits: Natural air purifiers like houseplants remove pollutants and increase oxygen levels. This improves your kids' breathing and learning environments. Moreover, indoor gardens offer natural therapy. Growing a plant may help kids relax and meditate.
- Adaptability: Plants are a versatile gift since they can grow in any setting. Growing inside and outdoors plant, they can fill any area and are a living gift. They are also suitable for every age group, making them a popular gift.
- Longevity: Gifts of plants, unlike many others, have the potential to grow and provide delight for a long time, leaving a lasting memory on the children.
- Sustainability: Plant gifts promote sustainability and environmental responsibility, supporting a greener lifestyle. Gifting a plant, lush green plant, or small vegetable crop will improve the recipient or children's room or yard.
Best Plants to Gift to Children
Indoor plants are much more than simply visually appealing. They are ideal gifts for children because they have so many benefits like:
1. Easy-Care (Low-Maintenance) Plants For Children:
One of the best plants to gift children as a beginning is a low-maintenance plant. Some of the examples of the best low-maintenance plants as a gift for children are:
Oxycardium Green Plant:
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Money Plant Golden:
Money Plant Golden is a vining plant that is easy to care for and can survive in any lighting conditions. Kids may also use it as a creative decor, for example, trailing from a shelf or in a hanging basket.
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Lotus Bamboo Plant:
Lotus Bamboo (Rose Bamboo) is a gorgeous low-maintenance plant gift for children. It is also a symbol of good luck, happiness, and wealth.
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2. Colourful Plants for Childrens:
Children and their spaces are delighted by colourful plants. Colourful plant gifts lead the realm of creative illusion. Some of the examples of the beautiful colourful plants as a gift for children are:
Aglaonema Pink Anjamani:
The Aglaonema Pink Anjamani, with its striking leaves of green and pink colours, is a perfect colourful plant for giving as a gift to children.
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Aglaonema Red Lipstick:
Aglaonema Red Lipstick is the perfect colourful plant for gifting to children since it thrives in partial shade and produces a display of vivid reddish-pink foliage with flashes of green.
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Oxycardium Golden Plant:
Oxycardium Golden plant is a beautiful evergreen perennial vine with matt-like leaves that are brilliant neon green in form, making it an ideal colourful gift for children.
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3. Good Luck Charm Plants for Childrens:
Whether you're buying for children or someone else, plant gifts with lucky charms and symbols are a great thoughtful gift to send your best wishes. Some of the examples of the beautiful good luck charm plants as a gift for children are:
Ficus Compacta Plant:
Ficus trees symbolise unity, wealth, and peace in the Middle East, and their seeds symbolise universal knowledge. Since it develops into a mini ficus tree and has glossy, waxy, deep-green, spherical leaves, the ficus compacta plant is a great gift for children.
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Bamboo Gold Dust Plant:
The Bamboo Gold Dust plant is an adorable gift for conveying your love for children. This plant, symbolising Li Qi and the element of Fire, has elliptical leaves with a bright green tint speckled with yellow or white specks.
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Jade Plant:
Jade plants are gorgeous, low-maintenance indoor plants with a long history of good luck. Its glossy foliage, sturdy branches and symbolic meaning make it a perfect gift for children.
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4. Indoor Flowering Plants for Childrens:
The vivid colours and fragrant aromas of blossoming plants captivate children. And they can also be used to educate kids about plant life cycles, pollination, and bees and butterflies. Some of the examples of the gorgeous indoor flowering plants as a gift for children are:
Anthurium Plant:
Anthurium plants, a symbol of love and passion, are lovely flowering plants to give to children as gifts. Plus, their heart-shaped, waxy, green leaves make them even more special.
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Peace lily Plant:
Peace lily plants, known for their "flags-like spathes" because of their white spadix, are a wonderful flowering plant gift for children. It is also a symbol of "auspiciousness" and "positive energy".
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Adenium Desert Rose Plant:
Adenium Desert Rose, a flowering succulent with thick branches and a woody trunk, has a canopy resembling little trees or bonsai, which makes it an amazing gift for children.
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Conclusion:
Giving a kid an indoor plant as a gift is an excellent gesture to invest in their future. By giving them a little nature, you're also giving them joy and creating respect for nature.
Nonetheless, selecting the ideal plant (as indicated above) for your child and allowing them to care for it will be an unforgettable present. Now is the time to go shopping for some eco-friendly companions for your little ones. Simply explore Greenkin for the perfect plant.