Episode description

Why are plants the perfect holiday gift? Plants symbolize so many things such as growth, life, and connection, so it only makes sense that we want our giftee to feel this. And unlike typical presents, if you pick just the right plant for whoever you’re gifting it to, trust that this will continue to grow and evolve long after the holiday season is gone—making them think of you every time they look at it. But if you’re not careful (and well-informed), that gift could turn into a time bomb of wilting leaves and shattered dreams. And before you know it, your giftee is calling themselves a plant killer. So this episode is all about a holiday houseplant gift guide that avoids the classic plant gifting pitfalls.

• [03:45] Why do plants make the best gift?
• [04:52] What’s the biggest issue about gifting plants?
• [06:37] Why choose low-light plants as gifts?
• [07:21] How can you make plant gifting fun?
• [07:35] #1 Personalized terrariums
• [10:28] #2 Kokedama
• [12:33] Perfect plants to gift to your loved ones!
• [12:44] Perfect plant gift for mindful plant parents
• [13:38] Perfect plant gift for curious collector plant parents
• [14:36] Perfect plant gift for design-based plant parents
• [15:16] Perfect plant gift for urban farmer plant parents
• [16:09] Perfect plant gift for low-maintenance plant parents

• Proven Winners leafjoy™ H20 Collection
• What's Your Plant Parent Personality? - Growing Joy with Maria
• Growing Joy Ep 261: The Best Low Light Plants for Dim Spaces
• Youtube video: HOW TO MAKE A TERRARIUM - Step-by-Step DIY Terrarium Tutorial!
• Proven Winners Fittonia
• Youtube video: How to Make a Kokedama // Perfect Plant Gift for All Occasions!
• Living Lace® Hurricane - Bird's Nest Fern
• Living Lace® Victoria - Bird's Nest Fern
• Living Lace® Twirly Whirly™ - Boston Fern
• Prismacolor™ Splash Dash™ - Red-leaf Philodendron
• Prismacolor™ White Wizard - Philodendron hybrid
• Prismacolor™ Pink Princess - Philodendron hybrid
• Arching Amour™ Follow Your Heart™

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