Succulents Make The Best Gifts... Here's Why!

Succulents are more than just some background windowsill decor that you pick up from a shop on a whim as a quick and easy gift for your friend or loved one. They serve as a reminder of the untamed beauty of nature that we love to experience outside of the walls of our homes and workplaces. The simplicity, steady growth, and relatively low-maintenance of succulents (and cacti aswell!), make them an endearing gift to receive.

For The Love of Succulents

In a nutshell, plants are beneficial for you. Although they are potted, they are never inactive. They cheerfully consume water and sunlight while subtly attracting attention from other parts of the room. They may stand tall and regal on your coffee table, cascade majestically down the side of your bookshelf, or sprawl out across your windowsills. Succulent are incredibly resilient; they can withstand forgotten waterings, cloudy days, subzero weather, and even agonising journeys across the country (I'm looking at you, Elephants Bush!).

Too many of us have been overly frightened at the idea of caring for succulents when the reality is usually as easy as setting a reminder on our phones to let us know when to water them (you can read about that here!). Our appreciation for the little things and a relaxing reminder to slow down are just a few of the priceless gifts that succulents give us in return.

Succulents are Forever

Though they are still popular gifts to show affection and love, flowers and bouquets stand in stark opposition to succulents as outdated icons of impulsivity, indulgent splurges or a desperate means to get yourself out of the dog house!! More recent research has shown that the fresh flowers industry are incredibly wasteful, leaving behind ravaged stems; so it is no wonder that more and more people are turning to gifting more long term presents such as succulents.

Succulents are reproducing in addition to being tough. A vase of water slows down the decomposition of a cut flower, but if you do the same to a succulent cutting, it will start developing new roots and will practically beg you to be planted in new soil where it will flourish in a matter of time. Succulents really are the gifts that keep on giving!

It's one of the toughest, most durable presents you can find, and unlike highly personalised flower preferences and the symbolic meaning of their vibrant colours (you know, red for love, white for sympathy, yellow for friend-zone, etc.), the timeless appeal of sleek green leaves is long-lasting and more meaningful in the opinions of many.

Timeless Gifts for Every Occasion

A well-tended succulent is the gift that keeps on giving. It's a purchase that may be admired for a long time and propagated and shared with your loved ones, spreading the joy far and wide. Here at Succulents By Samuel, I want you to enjoy succulents not only as live decorations for your house but also as a way to revitalise your way of life and build up your skill of plant maintenance, which is a frequent soothing habit. It has evolved into a concrete means for us to assess our physical and spiritual development and to practise patience in the midst of the relentless push and pull of modern life.

Anyone (and I do mean anyone!) can look after succulent and my helpful resources and straightforward advice on this website can assist with any questions you might have. Check out my Succulents By Samuel Etsy shop to find succulents, cacti, ceramic pots, DIY terrarium kits and much more!!!