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A different way to send your love

Looking for an alternative to a bouquet? Send a living plant for a birthday, a thank-you or a moment of support, with a personal message and a style that suits their home.

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Anthurium Andraeanum 'Red' in a grow pot

Anthurium Andraeanum 'Red' (Nursery Pot)

From $49.00

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Bright, indirect light

4.75/5 from 24 reviews

Braided Money Tree with lush green leaves in a nursery pot

Braided Money Tree (Nursery Pot)

Pet-friendly

From $44.00

~~$0.00~~

Easy care

Bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light

4.43/5 from 44 reviews

Common Olive Tree Houseplant

Olive Tree (Nursery Pot)

From $69.00

Bright, direct light; aim for at least 6 hours of sun

4.46/5 from 13 reviews

Parlor Palm in a grow pot

Parlor Palm (Nursery Pot)

Pet-friendly

From $44.00

~~$0.00~~

Low to bright, indirect light

4.53/5 from 15 reviews

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Braided Money Tree with lush green leaves in a nursery pot

Braided Money Tree (Nursery Pot)

Pet-friendly

From $44.00

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Spider Plant 'Bonnie' (Nursery Pot)

Spider Plant 'Bonnie' (Nursery Pot)

Pet-friendly

From $44.00

~~$0.00~~

Common Olive Tree Houseplant

Olive Tree (Nursery Pot)

From $69.00

Anthurium Andraeanum 'Red' in a grow pot

Anthurium Andraeanum 'Red' (Nursery Pot)

From $49.00

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Spathiphyllum 'Peace Lily' in a grow pot

Spathiphyllum 'Peace Lily' (Nursery Pot)

From $42.00

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Parlor Palm in a grow pot

Parlor Palm (Nursery Pot)

Pet-friendly

From $44.00

~~$0.00~~

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia ZZ Plant in grow pot

ZZ Plant (Nursery Pot)

From $42.00

~~$0.00~~

Anthurium Andraeanum 'White' in a grow pot

Anthurium Andraeanum 'White' (Nursery Pot)

From $49.00

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Choosing a gift when you don't want to send flowers

When you want to send something different from cut flowers, a living plant gives the recipient something to care for and enjoy in their own space. It can be a colorful birthday surprise, a quiet thank-you or a thoughtful gesture after a loss. Start with the person and the occasion rather than choosing the same gift for everyone.

An Anthurium offers color, while a Money Tree, Olive Tree or Parlor Palm creates a different look. Flowering varieties change with the seasons and growing conditions, so blooms and appearance can vary. If a low-maintenance gift matters more than flowers, compare the easy-care options and individual care requirements.

A plant is a good alternative when the recipient would welcome the care involved. Check their available light, space and pets, then add a message that explains the gesture. For sympathy, gentle words and a manageable plant may be more fitting than a bold celebratory style.

Make it personal

Add your own gift message and send directly to their door. Nursery-pot gifts include the nursery pot; decorative pots are optional upgrades.

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A little help choosing

Your gifting questions, answered

What can I send instead of flowers?

A living plant can be a thoughtful alternative for someone who enjoys greenery. Choose a flowering plant for color or a foliage plant for a different style, and include your own message.

Is a plant an appropriate sympathy gift instead of flowers?

It can be, when it suits the recipient's home and wishes. Choose a manageable variety and a simple message of support. If their household has pets, check plant suitability before ordering.

Will a flowering plant arrive in bloom?

Flowering depends on the variety, season and growth stage. Bloom count, color and appearance can vary naturally. Review the specific product description rather than assuming every flowering plant will arrive with open flowers.