Giving potted plants as gifts is always a great idea A living plant can brighten up someone’s space and last for years with proper care But simply handing over a plant in its plastic nursery pot lacks thought and creativity. Taking the time to wrap or decorate the pot elevates your gift to something extra special.
With a few simple materials and techniques, you can easily turn an ordinary potted plant into a personalized, creative gift your recipient will truly appreciate. Here are some fun and memorable ways to wrap and present potted plants as one-of-a-kind gifts.
Pick Fun Wrapping Materials
If you want to wrap plant pots in something other than regular wrapping paper, get creative. Some ideas include:
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Burlap – Wrap sections of burlap around the pot and tie in place with a complementary ribbon. Burlap gives a natural, rustic look.
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Scraps of fabric: To wrap pots, use old shirts, cloth napkins, handkerchiefs, or even scraps of fabric. Secure with a rubber band or ribbon.
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Socks – Slip a pot inside a colorful patterned sock for instant wrapping.
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Paper: Wrap terracotta pots in scrapbook paper or old book pages and tape or glue them down to make them look nice.
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Paint – Unleash your creativity by painting fun designs directly onto plain terra cotta pots.
Incorporate Natural Elements
Add natural materials like twigs vines moss, leaves, etc. to your potted plant gift for organic wrapping. Some ideas
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Wrap pots with sections of grapevine or twigs tied together with jute or twine.
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Cover pots with a layer of moss for an earthy look.
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Use large fern leaves or banana leaves as unconventional wrapping “paper.”
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Attach sprigs of herbs like rosemary or lavender around pots with floral wire or ribbon.
Pick Playful Containers
Sometimes just switching up the pot itself is all you need to turn an ordinary plant into a fun gift. Some creative container ideas include:
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Plant in teacups or mugs for a personalized touch.
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Upcycle cans, jars, or bottles by planting inside and decorating the exterior.
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Make mini terrariums using glass containers like jars or bowls.
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Plant in pineapple tops or other fruit shells for tropical flair.
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Use clothespins clipped onto dowels to hold small starter plants.
Add Handmade Touches
Showcase your DIY talents and make your plant gift extra special with these handmade ideas:
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Top pots with fabric flower corsages hot-glued in place.
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Wrap pots with paper or cloth and secure with a hand-stamped gift tag.
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Include handmade seed packets so they can grow more plants.
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Set the pot inside a greeting card made by the kids.
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Tie on gift tags shaped like botanical leaves or flowers.
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Present the plant in a hand-painted terra cotta pot.
Wrap with Seasonal Style
Plants make great holiday gifts when you incorporate seasonal wrapping themes. Some festive ideas include:
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For Christmas, use scraps of holiday fabric like red plaid or snowflake prints to wrap pots.
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Add pinecones and cinnamon sticks around pots for a natural Christmas look.
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For Easter, wrap in pastel spring fabrics accented with faux blossoms or colored eggs.
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For Mother’s Day, use pink or floral patterned papers and tie on a “Mom” gift tag.
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For fall, incorporate burlap, acorns, maple leaves and other autumnal elements.
Finishing Touches
A few last details can take your wrapped potted plant from nice to incredible. Ideas:
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Tie on curly ribbon in a complementary color.
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Include a sweet handwritten gift message with care tips.
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Tuck in a small gift like a pack of plant food or gardening gloves.
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Display the pot in a decorative basket for an extra layer.
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Sprinkle the soil with glitter for an eye-catching touch.
You can easily turn a simple potted plant into a wonderful gift that your loved one will love with a little imagination. If you need a gift, you can get one from your garden or the plants at the nursery. Use these ideas to make it extra special. Personalized plants in pots that are carefully wrapped make great gifts that everyone will love and remember.
yarn
- Lay out your fabric out flat. Then, put your kale plant in the middle of it.
- Next, fold the fabric up at the top and bottom, and then fold the two ends together like you would when you fold a present.
- Folded ends should be tucked under your plant to make a square shape with the fabric.
4. Lastly, pretend that your kale container is the bottom portion of a gift and fold your fabric as if it was paper. Using your hot glue gun, add just a dab of hot glue to secure and hold the fabric in place! 5. Wrap a section of yarn around your planter a few times and tie in a sweet little bow.
How to wrap a plant with brown wrapping paper:
The supplies needed to wrap a miniature palm plant with brown wrapping paper are simple, but mighty.
You will need:
- Start by cutting your paper into a square shape. You can do this by cutting off any extra paper and making a triangle.
- Next, hot glue two opposite corners to your pot.
- Hot glue the other two opposing corners to your pot.
4. Treat your plant pot and paper like a gift wrapped present and fold and secure with a dab of hot glue to hold.
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FAQ
How to wrap a potted plant for gifts?
Wrap the Houseplant in Paper Use festive wrapping paper, or even some patterned brown florist paper works as well. Cut a large piece of paper into a square, set the plant in the middle, and use hot glue to seal two opposite edges to the top of the pot.
How to give a potted plant as a gift?
Use gift wrap, paper, newspaper, etc. to ‘wrap’ the pot, leaving the corners standing upright, or folding them down, to create different looks. Add ribbon or twine to hold the paper in place. Use a decorative pot and set the plastic pot inside it, or repot the plant into the decorative pot.
How to package plant pots?
Packing your plants: If your pots are made of heavy clay or ceramic, you might want to put your plants in plastic containers. You should do this about three weeks before you move so the plants have time to get used to the new environment. You should wrap the original pots with bubble wrap and box them separately from your plants.