The effort, love, support and protection offered by mothers should be recognized on a daily basis, but it is nice to be able to take advantage of a special date to prepare a special detail to celebrate and thank their presence in our lives. Mother's Day is the perfect excuse to shower her with attention and celebrate everything they do for you with a gift, and there's nothing like a plant to express everything you feel. There are plants with special meanings, and unlike flowers, they last much longer. Whether your mother is a plant fanatic or just starting out in this world, you are sure to find the perfect species in this list of top plants to give as a gift on Mother's Day.
Why do we celebrate Mother's Day?
You may have already heard that Mother's Day is a commercial date, but the truth is that it has an older origin. The first of these celebrations were held in ancient Greece, when the Romans honored the goddesses Rhea and Cybele, the Mothers of the Gods and the Earth, in festivals. Then, in the United Kingdom, "Mothering Sunday" was celebrated at the beginning of the nineteenth century. This celebration was on the fourth Sunday of Lent and people were invited to go to their hometown church (the mother church) for a special rite. Later, this celebration spread throughout the continent, leaving aside the religious aspect and becoming a more familiar date.
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In Spain, the first time that Mother's Day was celebrated was at the initiative of a Valencian civil servant and poet named Julio Menéndez García, who in 1925 published the Hymn to the Mother in a pamphlet. This is adopted locally and unofficially in different regions; but it is done on different dates. In 1939 it was decided to do it on December 8, which was the day of the Immaculate Conception.
In the 1960s, a department store began to suggest celebrating the date with the rest of the world, to compete with the other department stores that celebrated it in December, so for several years it was celebrated twice a year, until the church decided to intervene in the matter in 1965 and left the date fixed on the first Sunday in May. it is the month consecrated to the Virgin Mary.
At the beginning of
the
20th century, an American woman named Anna Jarvis started a tradition in honor of her late mother, to overcome the pain of her loss. They cultivated a beautiful garden full of white carnations, which were their favorite flower; So he decides to cut them up and donate them to his congregation, to be given to the mothers who attended the church service. The following year, the church decided to continue the tradition on Mother's Day and soon this idea was copied by other congregations, turning the white carnation into a symbol of motherhood.
On the other hand, floral offerings have always been considered ideal gifts for the Virgin Mary as they are a symbol of life, purity and motherhood. In addition, these celebrations intersect in the month of May, which is also the season of flowers; making them the perfect gift to entertain mothers.
Plants to give as a
gift on Mother's Day
Flower bouquets are magnificent, precious gifts that can be loaded with meanings but their life span is quite limited; not to mention that they are part of the typical cliché of these dates and a hackneyed resource such as giving appliances. If you want to strip these dates of that commercial character that has been imbued with them over the years, the best option is to offer a gift whose meaning is more linked to the personal experience of the individual or, better yet, create your own traditions with the personal symbology you want to express.
Plants make great gifts for Mother's Day, as they have that natural touch of flowers but they will not die after a few weeks, but will continue to grow. I love the fact that they are living beings, so they are gifts that will transform over time, getting bigger and that seems to me a nice analogy of the bond between mother and children.
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That said, if your mother likes plants, it will be easy to see if she has a predilection for a particular species (because there are collectors of succulents, calatheas or begonias, for example); but if this is not the case or if you simply want to surprise her with something new, you can give her any of these plants:
- Orchids
Orchids are plants that have a lot of meanings. First of all, they are considered opulent, luxurious flowers, which are always a representation of beauty and strength. They are an elegant, high-class gift that expresses the purest and highest love. In ancient Greece they were related to motherhood and were used to choose the sex of the baby. It was believed that if the baby's father ate the large bulbs of an orchid, the baby would be a boy, but if he ate small bulbs, he would be a girl.
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Color also has particular meanings. A pink orchid symbolizes pure and undoubted love. While they can be gifted between couples, they are suitable to give to a mother because there is no more eternal and borderless love than that of a mother. White orchids are elegant, pure and sophisticated, perfect for the most chic mothers, while violet or purple orchids are a symbol of prudence, wisdom and justice. Two-colored orchids, such as the tiger orchid, take on the meaning of the two colors they have.
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Although they have a reputation for being capricious, the truth is that caring for orchids is not that complicated. You should place it in a place where it receives a lot of indirect light, water once a week by immersion, and spray its leaves a couple of times a week. Combine this with a well-drained mineral substrate and you've got everything for it to grow happily.
- Bonsai Bonsai
are not a species of plant but miniature trees that retain this size thanks to an ancient Japanese technique. Regardless of their species, bonsai trees are symbols of eternity, patience, love, they are a link between the soul and nature. When you give a bonsai as a gift, you are conveying positive wishes for health, longevity, happiness, tranquility and years of peaceful and blissful retirement. A bonsai is a living work of art.
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The care of the bonsai will depend on the species that has been acquired. Almost all of them prefer plenty of direct or indirect light, moderate watering and a special substrate. There are some that will require wiring, while others are well-formed and don't need too much special care. There are bonsai for all tastes and lifestyles, so you're sure to find one that's perfect for your beloved mother.
- Kalanchoe
The Kalanchoe blosfeldiana is a popular succulent for its beautiful colorful flowers, which can be virtually every color of the rainbow. It usually blooms in winter, although it is possible to force it during the rest of the year. The flowers can last up to 8 weeks intact, while the plant is very hardy and easy to care for, so it symbolizes the beauty of eternal love and persistence, although it can also be a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Both meanings make it a precious gift for Mother's Day.
What I like most about Kalanchoe is that it is a visually appealing, beautiful plant with its contoured leaves and hundreds of colorful flower buds. If you get one of the Calandiva variety, then you'll have flowers in double bouquets that look like small miniature roses from the arrangement of their petals. The best part? That taking care of them is simple. Being a succulent, it requires little watering, indirect light, and a well-drained substrate. Once you take care of these details, it will stay perfect without much help.
- Begonias
are classic plants of balconies and gardens, comprising a large number of species that are divided into three groups: sempreflorens, rhizomatous and tuberous. The Begonia Betulia belongs to the group of sempreflorens and is characterized by its continuous flowering, as long as there are conditions for it. Begonias are considered flowers that symbolize individuality, gratitude, and respect, if they are red, they can also symbolize love.
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Native to tropical and subtropical areas, they prefer illuminated places but where the sun's rays are indirect to avoid burning their flowers and leaves. They need a lot of moisture, so spray it regularly and water by immersion when you see that the substrate is starting to dry out.
- Anthurium
Red Anthuriums are beautiful, exotic and bright flowers, with a very striking deep red hue. Traditionally, this plant symbolizes kindness, happiness and hospitality, as well as a lasting and special love, as its flowers can last up to 6 weeks after being cut from the plant. As if that were not enough, it is one of the plants listed by NASA as the best purifiers of the environment.
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Its red flowers are heart-shaped, making them a typical gift to express love and affection on Valentine's Day. In fact, it is believed that the tips of Cupid's arrowheads were made of red anthuriums. According to Feng-shui, by the shape of its buds, it is a plant that brings prosperity and good luck to all relationships. In order for it to grow in all its splendour, it must be in indirect light, be watered frequently and you must provide it with an environment with a lot of humidity. Protect her from drafts and she'll be ready to fill your beautiful mother's home with love for a long time to come.
- Lavender
We all know the delicious and relaxing scent of lavender, but what escapes the knowledge of many is the deep meaning of this aromatic plant. Lavender flowers represent purity, devotion, sincerity, serenity, and calm. Its color also symbolizes elegance, refinement and also a spiritual connection. It's the ideal gift for moms who are in the midst of searching for or awakening spiritually, but also for those who need a little help managing stress and anxiety. Its relaxing aroma can help fight insomnia and its dried buds can be used to prepare infusions, sachets and even essential oils.
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Taking care of lavender is quite simple, as it is a very resistant plant. It requires a very well-drained substrate, because excess moisture is its worst enemy. direct light is very good for it, especially because it stimulates flowering, although it can be adapted to any type of environment. It is not very demanding with the humidity level, but you should always be careful with watering.
- Thanks
to the gesture of Anna Jarvis, who would help cement Mother's Day as an official date by President Woodrof Wilson, the carnation has become the official flower of Mother's Day, especially white carnations. Anna herself would say that these flowers symbolize the virtues of motherhood: their color denotes purity, their long duration is fidelity, their fragrance is a symbol of love; Its extensive fields are synonymous with charity and its form is beauty.
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The legend of this flower in Spain relates them to the Virgin Mary, who when she saw Jesus on the cross let her tears fall, which when they touched the ground were transformed into carnations. A direct symbol of a mother's love for her child. Being the national flower of Spain, it will not be difficult to find and care for one of these plants. They require a lot of direct sun and a substrate with very good drainage. Watering should be frequent, especially in the warm seasons, at least 3 times a week but without waterlogging; Decrease the frequency of watering in the cold season to 2 times a week.