Hi Nature Lovers and Friends
While it’s mostly grey and wet outside, this is honestly one of our favourite times to send lush living gifts.
This winter, we’re loving thoughtful plant gifts that bring comfort, calm, and joy during the colder months.
Our favourite winter “cheer-up” gifts at Plants For Friends are
Read MoreIf you’re planning a wedding, awards night, corporate function, or organising bulk gifts for staff or clients, you’ll know the pressure of getting the details right. And when it comes to what people take home, the bar is high: it needs to feel thoughtful, look considered (often symbolic if possible), and actually be worth keeping.
Read MoreIt’s Friday! And we are packing up our last orders for the week! Remember to order before 10am and we’ll always get your gorgeous plants and gifts delivered same day. .
Speaking of the weekend… I hope you’ve got something lovely planned for yourself!
Read MoreNobody asked us these plant questions… but we kind of wish they did. So we went ahead and answered them anyway - like whether your plants will miss you while you’re on holidays, and which plants might just survive a zombie apocalypse.
You might laugh. You might accidentally learn something. Either way, it's a good time.
We’re passionate about helping you send beautiful growing gifts & also take care of your own plant friends - and sometimes, that means answering the questions no one else will.
Q: Can I name my plant before it arrives?
A: Of course! Just let us know the name and we’ll whisper it to the plant before drop off (and/or add it to your card message).
Q: Do the plants miss you after you deliver them? A: We like to think so. But we remind them they’re off to a loving home.
Read MoreQ. Hi there, I’d like some help with choosing an office plant for my space please.
A. Thanks for your email! We'd love to help out with an office plant! My personal easy care recommendations are Pothos plants and Monsteras- but did you have a special query about your space? I actually wrote a couple of blogs about office plant recommendations. I'll link them here for you- and if you have further questions, just email back and I'll get back to you in between plant deliveries! Note that unless otherwise stated in the product description, our pots are either in terracotta or nice neutral (white or soft pastel) ceramic to suit most office spaces. If you have a special request we may be able to assist- please note we don't do super large plants at the moment.
https://www.plantsforfriends.com.au/blog-posts/best-plants-for-the-office
https://www.plantsforfriends.com.au/blog-posts/best-indoor-plants-for-low-light
And this blog post might help if you're looking for a plant with particular symbolism for your office. :)
https://www.plantsforfriends.com.au/blog-posts/how-to-find-the-best-plant-gift
Read MoreLet’s talk Olive Trees.
One of our most popular garden gifts, and for good reason. These little beauties are such a great option as they’re packed with meaning.
Symbolism: For centuries, olive trees have been the ultimate symbol of peace, friendship, wisdom, and resilience.
Rome & Mediterranean cultures: Olive trees were planted as living symbols of harmony between communities. Sharing olives and oil was a gesture of hospitality and friendship. We still do this today! In the past year, we’ve been gifted beautiful olive oils from family, and home made olive jars from a friend. You can definitely feel the love and effort invested in these gifts!
Read our Olive Tree Garden Gift blog post here
Read MoreDid you know that your gorgeous outdoor garden gifts can stay with you for years to come, with just a little extra care and some patience?
[We just wanted to give you these little tips/reminders to have up your sleeve.]
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”Ralph Waldo Emerson
We’ve all likely ditched a plant gift before. Flowers dried up, leaves slowed down over winter, and, disappointed (or maybe embarrassed and thinking you’re a ‘bad plant parent’), you trot it out to the green waste bin and whisper your goodbyes.
We’ve all been there. Me too!
But just so you know: when a friend sends you a a gorgeous little Italian terrace-style rose plant, a French-style lavender in terracotta, a sun-loving Mandevilla, a bold and bright potted flowering gerbera, a young citrus fruit tree, or a young Mediterranean olive tree you can keep that gift alive and thriving, for way more than just a season.
Read MoreEarly mornings, long days, endless to-do lists… I get it. Finding the perfect gift for a friend, colleague, or staff member? That can feel impossible when life is busy. Cue: Plants For Friends!
I started this business with a simple, heart-led idea: to bring beautiful, lush, green, and flowering gifts straight to doors across Perth.
Read MoreHere are our top picks, chosen to inspire romance and show love in the most meaningful way. Whether you're celebrating a long term or new relationship, or just want to brighten someone's day, these plant ideas are perfect for making your gesture feel personal and memorable. …
Read MoreHere are a few Plant Parent tips for your Tuesday… in case you’re new to indoor gardening, you’re thinking about adding some more green beauties to your space, or you’re just procrastinating at work…
It REALLY helps to:
select an appropriate number of plants for your available space- less is sometimes more, and a well-thought out layout of several plants can sometimes be more effective than a ‘jungle’.
hold back from “plant hoarding” if you don’t have time to manage it 😉
opt for plants well-suited to your indoor environment (research before purchasing)
establish a simple and enjoyable plant care routine - see below for the essentials.
Our Basic Care Tips for the colder months will ensure you’re not spending precious ‘cosying-up-with-a-book-and-cuppa time’ crying about sick and dying plant friends.
Let’s see how we can make things really easy for you to manage your indoor plants… 👉🏽
We want them to not only survive, but also stay super healthy (even if they're completely dormant!) so that when the warmer weather returns, they'll be good to go again - sprouting new leaves and blooming like crazy.
Read MoreI’ll pop the list of some of our top favourite larger nurseries below, and honestly, if you’re ever looking for something fun to do on a weekend, go and support one of these great plant-growing businesses!
Read MoreHELLO! Sending you warm and good vibes for your Wednesday, whether you’re working, out and about, or maybe under the covers in bed with a cold….
We wanted to share some of our favorite plant options for this beautiful, cozy season in Perth. We think Winter or Makuru is a great time to remember the joy of giving. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want to brighten someone's day, there's ALWAYS a good reason to send a growing gift-something thoughtful, lasting, and alive.
I’ve included 12 faves- just enough to justify a little procrastination read. Let yourself escape for a minute into cosy-season inspiration, and enjoy these thoughtful grow
Read MoreWe’ve got exciting news - our delivery zone just got bigger! 🎉
(we’ve just updated our list and added even more Perth metro suburbs!)
If you’ve been waiting for the green light to order… this is it. 🌱
Ordering is super easy (just a few clicks online), and we’re out delivering plants, gifts and happiness to homes and offices Monday to Friday, rain, shine or school holidays. 😉
We’re closed on weekends, so be sure to get your orders in early.
✨ Whether you’re sending a thoughtful gift or treating yourself to a lush pot of greenery or a flowering plant (my personal fave), we’re here to make it really easy for you.
Thanks for supporting small and local. Every single order is prepped and delivered with loads of care and love. 🌿
Lara & the team @ Plants For Friends Perth
P.S. When we say Free Delivery, we literally mean: there will be NO surprises at checkout. The prices you see on our plant and gift items are all you’ll pay. That includes your items, prep + delivery service, care tips, a botanical gift card - and a friendly smile from our delivery team (if you get to the door in time) 😉
Read MoreWe love seeing how much our indoor plants push out extra leaves and blooms in this warm weather, and sometimes they seem to double in size overnight!?
I thought it timely (hopefully not too late) to leave you some helpful plant tips for your indoor jungle/potted plants. They may need a little extra attention in this heat- but in return you will definitely notice a LOT of extra growth (and maybe blooms!) in most of your indoor plants!
Read MoreI really hope everyone is stepping into 2025 with a positive outlook; choosing to focus on possibilities and big exciting dreams (or calm focused ones), and trusting that this year will be better than the last!
I really wanted to share with you some of our MOST favourite places to visit in terms of larger nurseries in and around Perth.
I’ll pop the list of some of our top favourite larger nurseries below, and honestly, if you’re ever looking for something fun to do on a weekend, go and support one of these great plant-growing businesses!
Of course, when you need plants delivered to friends/family/co-workers/staff/bosses,/clients etc. in Perth and you DON’T have time/energy/know-how/tools/patience (haha) to do it all yourself- you know where to go.
You do the easy online ordering and we do all the rest for you at Plants For Friends Perth.
Read MoreToday we were asked a great question on socials and thought it worth sharing the answer:
Q: How do you decide which plants make the best gifts for your customers? 😀
Here’s our answer:
Selecting plants for our service has been a super fun journey over the years ~ there are sooo many great options and we can literally spend hours perusing nurseries and plant shops (maybe you‘re the same?haha).
These days we focus on offering plants that are reasonably easy-care and well suited to Perth's climate as well as the typical home/office environment.
The factors that we consider when choosing plants are:
Read MoreWe love sharing tips, tricks and interesting facts about PLANTS.
This week we are exploring how plants are culturally celebrated and made use of around the world.
People have diverse cultural practices and beliefs associated with houseplants around the world.
Let’s look at some examples so we know where some of our plant-related ideas, beliefs, symbolism, traditions and creative activities come from!
Read MoreFirst, we absolutely recommend you do a bit of plant detective work.
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