Plants Are Remarkable Gifts to Show Sympathy

According to studies plants are among the best gifts to show utmost sympathy when life seems to be unbearable. Sympathy plants in particular can give relief to a person or family who just experienced a tragedy or have lost a precious someone. It honors the deceased and gives comfort to the grieving. More importantly, it provides an effective way of diverting negative thoughts and sad emotions since the simple but essential task of caring for sympathy plants will remind you how beautiful life is and eventually help you move on. Sympathy plants usually come together with condolence flowers which are either delivered directly to homes or cemetery.

Listed below are some of the most popular plants which can be used as special gifts for funerals and other related events that need sympathy.

The Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium orchids, Kalanchoe, Campanula, and Gardenia are some of the most popular sympathy plants available in both local and online plant shops. These plants provide a refreshing and colorful bloom to thrive on homes and patios. Since orchids are uniquely beautiful, unlike any other blooming plant. Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium are hybrid orchids which don’t require much attention unlike other blooming plants. Unlike other sympathy plants that are routinely discarded after blooming, orchids can be enjoyed indefinitely when they are watered carefully and placed in indirect sunlight.

Kalanchoes come in a variety of florescent colors that are stunning to behold. Native to the highlands of Madagascar, it is grown for its clusters of long-lasting, brightly-colored flowers which made it highly elected as among the best selling gift plant for U.S. customers.

Commonly known as the "Bluebell" or "Bellflower", Campanula is the perfect gift for any occasion. Buyers love it for its heartiness and long periods of bloom. Lastly, the gardenia is an evergreen plant with glossy, deep green leaves and fragrant white flowers. As a gift plant, Its distinctive scent is especially appealing.

The beauty and uniqueness of gift plants can be used to show love, care, sympathy and other sentiments in various occasions. Not only during funerals but can also be used as presents or tokens for birthdays, gatherings, reunions, holidays or even just because you want to make someone special for no particular reason.