Wondering what you should gift a partier and a plant lover? These succulents for party favors will be the perfect choice!
Succulent is a symbol of timeless love, so which present is more lovely than them? That’s why we are here to give you this list of succulent for party favors or anyone you want to gift! Pick any plant from this collection and express your feelings to your loved ones!
Succulents for Party Favors
1. Dwarf Snake Plant
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’
The Dwarf Snake Plant is the complete package! It makes a perfect party gift because it has air-purifying properties, is perfect for new gardeners. Since the “Hahnii” is the dwarf variety of the plant, the dark green leaves with creamy white horizontal stripes won’t grow to be extremely long.
This compact snake plant thrives with minimal water and indirect light. You might need to buy 2 as it is so good that you’ll keep one for yourself!
2. Moon Cactus
Botanical Name: Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Gifting your buddy the Moon Cactus would leave him elated and confused, as this succulent does not look real! This plant stands out because of its lack of or extremely low amounts of chlorophyll and compact size. Now, since it has little to no green-colored pigment, the plant grows really slowly and usually lasts a year. On the bright side, it shows off a yellow, orange, or red rounded top grafted onto a green cactus base.
It makes a perfect indoor companion as it does well with indirect sunlight and occasional watering.
3. Moonstone
Botanical Name: Pachyphytum oviferum
Moonstone is aptly named so as it is truly out of this world! It is an ideal party gift because of its unique pastel-colored plump leaves that resemble smooth pebbles. It barely grows to be a few inches tall and half a foot wide. If your buddy has toddlers or curious pets, this succulent will not harm them at all as it is non-toxic!
4. Old Lady Cactus
Botanical Name: Mammillaria hahniana
Old Lady Cactus will be a gift that would make the receiver think about you everytime they look at the charming, fuzzy appearance. Despite the look it is actually quite low maintenance. This round cactus grows only up to 25 cm tall and 50 cm wide and is covered in white spines. The event of flowering makes it even more beautiful as bright pink flowers form a ring at the crown of the cactus.
It is also considered to be a guardian against negative vibes and is hence placed near the entrance or windows where it can receive bright light.
5. Echeveria
Botanical Name: Echeveria
Gifting roses and lotus is too old-fashioned now! How about a succulent that has leaves in the form of a rose and the shape of a lotus? The Echeveria is a fantastic party gift that has a rosette arrangement and comes in various colors and shapes. Its thick, fleshy leaves show off their charm best in bright light with infrequent watering. However, choose a variety that can fit in a pot, such as ‘Victor’ (E. multicaulis x E. derenbergii), which is known for its compact size and green and yellow-red leaves.
6. Aloe Vera
Botanical Name: Aloe vera
A gift should not only be pretty but also practical, just like the aloe vera! It has a certain visual appeal but is also revered for its medicinal properties, such as aiding in burns, skincare, and hair loss. It has thick, spiky green leaves with soothing gel inside. This plant needs bright, indirect light and occasional watering, with barely any babysitting, making it perfect for working professionals or busy parents.
7. Jade Plant
Botanical Name: Crassula ovata “Minimia”
The Jade Plant is said to attract fortune, prosperity, and wealth, so gifting it will show your care through spiritual and botanical means. Along with its feng shui belief, it is quite attractive due to its egg-like thick leaves and a tree-like appearance. People also display its form as a bonsai plant. However the “Minima” variety is the best option for gifting as this cultivar remains quite compact in comparison to others that may grow up to 3-6 feet.
8. Pearl Plant
Botanical Name: Haworthia
Haworthia displays translucent epidermal windows at the tips of its fleshy leaves, and therefore, it is a remarkable gift that would beautify any window pane. It does not require much space, growing to barely 6 inches tall and having a gorgeous rosette arrangement. They are master survivors and can grow in the harshest of conditions (including low-light and poor soil conditions) even in the wild; therefore, your lazy friend would not need to do much to keep this plant in the pink of its health.
9. Hens and Chicks
Botanical Name: Sempervivum tectorum
If you want to gift a plant to someone who is getting into gardening and wants to fill out his/her garden quickly, the Hens and Chicks is the perfect choice. This plant has the ability to produce many offspring in close proximity, all of which have rosette-shaped leaves that come in various colors. It is not only about the leaves, during summer it also produces showy tiny star-shaped flowers which each have 7-20 petals. However, the sad part is that soon after the flowering, the mother plant will die, leaving behind multiple more.
10. Burro’s Tail
Botanical Name: Sedum morganianum
Burro’s Tail has a unique trailing appearance that will beautify anyone’s humble abode if it’s grown in hanging baskets. To be specific, it has long, trailing stems covered in plump triangular, blueish-green leaves that resemble a furry tail, hence the name. It also holds a certain significance in feng shui, representing endurance and resilience. Ask the person you gift this plant to place it in the southwest corner of the home, as this direction corresponds to love and relationships, according to Feng Shui.
If you gift this plant to someone and they fall in love with it and want more, then advise them that they can easily propagate it through cuttings or dropped leaves!
11. String of Buttons
Botanical Name: Crassula perforata
With its triangular leaves and spiral shape, the String of Buttons will surely make an impact on the person you gift it to. It is perfect for those who are forgetful and impatient as it can survive on minimal attention and it grows at a rapid pace. This plant is native to South Africa’s rocky terrains and therefore has the resilience to grow in harsh conditions as well.
