Mom is the most special human being for all of us and we never want to miss a chance to convey how much we love her. Mother’s day is celebrated all over the world and moms are given different kinds of gifts by their dear kids. Some take their moms to the top restaurant in the town for a dine-out and some take her for shopping. Well, it’s all about escaping from the humdrum of life and spending some quality time with the person who we love the most. Since gifting a plant has become a trend all over the world, why not try buying a beautiful plant for our moms on this mother’s day? She would love to nurture the plant-like she has been taking care of you all her life. If you agree with the idea, let’s explore some great varieties of plants that can be gifted to your moms.
Jade Plants

Crassula, commonly-known as Jade plants is one of the best options to gift your mom. Some people even consider Jade plants to be the symbol of good luck. If your mother is not too much into gardening, jade can be a good pick because it does not require a lot of care. The leaves of the succulent hold moisture in them, so watering is needed only when the soil dries up to 1 inch. Since the plant does not require too much sunlight, it can be placed anywhere at home. This plant is very sensitive and you can notice the leaves turning livelier soon after watering.
Pilea Peperomioides
This the beautiful looking plant grows coin-shaped green leaves and flourishes well in normal temperature. Due to the shape of its leaves, the plant is also called “coined Plant” or “Chinese money plant”. This plant can give your mom a surprise if she is growing this plant for the first time. It has the capacity to multiply in the soil. You give her one plant as a gift in a beautiful pot and after a few months, she will find multiple plants peeping out of the pot with tender green leaves.
Maidenhair Fern(Adiantum)
Maidenhair Fern is a member of the Pteridaceae family. They are very sensitive to changes in atmospheric moisture. Try to place them in a place where more light gets in, and shield them from high temperatures. To assure regular growth, use a quality potting mixture with enough sand and peat.
ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
If your mom is a frequent traveler or a busy professional, this African breed would be a good option. It looks beautiful and strong with dark green thumb-sized leaves. Even if you water the plant once a month, it lives comfortably. They can survive in little sunlight.
Calathea Medallion
This plant is a visual treat for plant lovers. Its leaves are as colorful as ornate and thus, it’s a lovely replacement for a bouquet of flowers. It can survive in moderate light and needs water once every 7-10 days depending on the climatic condition. Depending on the time and light it receives, the folding opens and closes.
So, choose plants that you think your mom would love and give her a surprise on this mother’s day. Do not forget to buy other gardening accessories for your mom, if she is new to nurturing plants.
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