If you're looking for a fun and original birthday gift, look no further than flower and plants. They make the perfect present that you can match to the birthday girl or boy. Or DIY a sustainable gift for a personal touch!
Flower and plant birthday gifts for women
Who doesn't love getting flowers and plants as a gift? With the right bouquet, you'll make her smile. It's scientifically proven that being given flowers makes people happy.
Flowers and plants are a great way show your female friends or loved ones how much you care about them. Discover seven bouquets to show how you feel. If you're looking to get flowers for a mother or grandmother, get inspired by these symbolic bouquets.
If you'd rather get her a plant, discover some wonderful options here or or surprise her with a relaxing plant retreat in her own home.
Flower and plant birthday gifts for men
If you think men don't want flowers for their birthday, think twice, because research shows that men and flowers are a match! It's high time to break the taboo that men don't like being given flowers. Why not surprise your father, grandfather or friend with these five meaningful flowers?
If you'd rather give him a plant as a present, discover the best plant matches here so you choose a plant that suits him in appearance and character.
5 DIYS for a personal and original gift
A beautiful bouquet or stylish plant will make any birthday girl or boy. Why not dial up the happiness further with a handmade gift, too? The DIYs below make fabulous presents for any recipient.
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Hand-dried flowers
As lovely as a birthday bouquet of fresh flowers is, it won't last forever. A longer-lasting alternative is a dried flower bouquet. You can buy these any good florist, but you can also make them easily yourself! Discover five ways to dry flowers here.
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A plant or flower-printed ceramic
Another original, personal and sustainable DIY gift is a ceramic printed with plants and flowers. This DIY fixes the imprint of living greenery in clay forever, allowing the recipient to enjoy it long into the future. Get inspired to make a handmade coaster, bowl, plate or necklace. You can further personalise this present by choosing a favourite flower or adding a personal message.
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Handmade birthday decorations
Life is a party - you just have to hang the garlands yourself. Or even better, make them yourself, too. There's no better plant for a party than Bougainvillea. Colourful and exuberant, it's a surefire hit.
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A handmade green birthday card
Birthday cards are a lovely tradition, whether you're celebrating with the birthday-haver or posting it to them. If you're giving a plant as a gift, why not take a selfie with the plant and pop it into the envelope? Write a sweet note and care instructions inside.
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Turn wrapping paper into a gift in itself
Show the birthday girl or boy how much you care by DIYing the wrapping paper for their present. This DIY features fabric gift wrap with a botanical print. Decorate the paper with the print of a favourite flower or plant to make it extra special. This reusable gift makes a great sustainable alternative to standard wrapping paper, which usually gets thrown away.
More gift inspiration
Need more green gifting inspiration? Check out these ideas for retirement presents, wedding and anniversary bouquets and presents for new parents.
