The Ultimate Plant Gift Guide for Every Occasion

The Perfect Living Gift: Our PlantBabyNZ Occasion Guide

The tradition of gifting cut flowers is lovely, but why not give a present that lasts? A beautiful, thriving plant is a living monument to your care and well wishes. It grows with them, cleaning the air and adding life to their space for years to come.

To help you choose the ultimate living gift, we've matched five of our favourite PlantBabyNZ products to the perfect occasion.

For the New Home or Office: Plant, Pot & Choc Gift Pack

• Occasion: Birthday, Thank You, Thinking of You, Congratulations, or Self-Care Treat
• Why it's perfect: This is the ultimate pick-me-up, combining the beauty of a well-established indoor plant with a moment of indulgence. The plant offers lasting cheer and air-purifying benefits, while the delicious Whittaker's chocolate provides an instant treat. It arrives as a complete gift, including a stylish decorative pot, a cute candle for ambiance, and a card where you can add a personal, heartfelt message. It’s a beautifully curated package that delivers joy, warmth, and a touch of luxury.
• Find it here: Plant, Pot & Choc Gift Pack

For a Major Milestone: Strelitzia Nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise)

• Occasion: Significant Birthday (40th, 50th), Retirement, or Grand Opening
• Why it's perfect: This is the plant for making a statement. The Strelitzia Nicolai is a magnificent, architectural beauty that immediately elevates a room. Its huge, banana-like leaves and dramatic height signal success, confidence, and a touch of tropical luxury. It's a gift that says: "This moment is grand, and you deserve something equally impressive."
• Find it here: Strelitzia Nicolai – Bird of Paradise

For Sympathy or a Get-Well Wish: Bird’s Nest Fern

• Occasion: Sympathy, Get Well Soon, or Stress Reduction
• Why it's perfect: The Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium Nidus) offers a calming, soothing presence. Unlike many ferns, its leaves are broad, simple, and elegant, growing in a cup-like rosette that evokes a sense of protection and comfort. It thrives in humid, shady spots and requires minimal fuss, making it a low-stress, beautiful addition to a recovery or quiet space.
• Find it here: Bird’s Nest Fern

For the Thank You or Hostess Gift: Hebe ‘First Light’

• Occasion: Thank You, Hostess Gift, or Garden Enthusiast Gift
• Why it's perfect: When the occasion calls for an outdoor touch, this NZ native is a wonderful choice. The Hebe 'First Light' is famous for its stunning variegated pink and cream foliage that darkens in winter, adding year-round colour to a garden or patio. It’s hardy, easy to maintain, and a charming nod to our beautiful New Zealand landscape—a perfect, thoughtful gift for those who love their outdoor space.
• Find it here: Hebe ‘First Light’

For those new to indoor plants: Syngonium Maria

• Occasion: Birthday, "Just Because," or New Plant Collector
• Why it's perfect: With its beautiful, arrow-shaped leaves boasting rich, deep red and copper tones, the Syngonium Maria is a colourful stunner. It's also incredibly adaptable and easy to care for, tolerating a wide range of light conditions. This makes it an ideal first plant for someone starting their indoor jungle journey, or a vibrant, cheerful gift to brighten anyone's day!
• Find it here: Syngonium Maria

Ready to make someone's day? Skip the fleeting flowers and give the gift of life. All these plants and more are available to ship nationwide from PlantBabyNZ!