Many state that marjoram comes from a Greek word that translates to "Joy of the Mountain." Sounds pretty happy to me. Known as the herb for happiness, it can be grown indoors with good light and well draining soil conditions. This last herb is a type of oregano and is great for cooking. It's also considered the plant of friendship long-lasting and sincere affection. Said to raise feelings of self-esteem and happiness, cyclamen would be a wonderful gift to receive. It can be a little finicky to grow, but once you have it established it will reward you with beautiful flowers and pretty foliage. The cyclamen plant is a pretty flowering houseplant. A relative of the mint family, the leaves are often made into a tea which has been said to alleviate anxiety and lift your mood.
Lemon balm is an easy herb to grow indoors or out. It requires very little water and thrives in low light, making this a perfect plant for anyone. Sansevieria aka Snake Plant or Mother-in-law plant is one of the best plants for purifying the air due to its thick long leaves. I have a dwarf Meyer Lemon tree and it bears wonderful fruit every year. Lemon trees are considered a symbol of longevity and are wonderful plants to grow in the home. I often think of the famous quote from Shakespeare's Hamlet, "There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance." This plant known for remembrance is also a symbol of positive energy, good health, and longevity. Rosemary is a tender perennial herb which means it needs to be brought indoors during the winter in cold climates. In addition, this revered herb can also be grown on a well-lit windowsill or under grow lights in the home. Houseplant SymbolismĪccording to Wikipedia, Sage or Salvia "derives from the Latin salvere -to feel well and healthy, health, and healing." Sage can be grown outdoors, and many varieties will return after a cold winter.
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While many of these popular indoor plants have more than one meaning, this basic list will help you find a great gift for your next special occasion. However, what about the meaning of plants in general, specifically houseplant symbolism? Why not give a plant instead of flowers, which will have an enduring effect and may even last for years? We all know that a Peace Lily is a symbol of sympathy but what about other occasions? The idea of giving flowers with specific meanings is a fun way to show someone you care. Way back in the day, Victorians followed the language of flowers by custom, and everyone carried around little bunches of flowers called Tussie Mussies. Everyone knows that red roses are a symbol of love and this is probably why they are the most popular flowers to give on Valentine's Day and other special occasions.
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