This Mother’s Day, celebrate mom with a living reminder of your love and appreciation.
True colors
Said to symbolize love and sincere emotions, pink hydrangeas are a pretty perfect way to tell mom how much you love her.
Harold’s Indoor Outdoor Plants, 1135 Press St., New Orleans, (504) 947-7554, haroldsplants.com. Hydrangea plant, $42, in a 15-inch ‘Bubble Tree Blue’ rustic ceramic planter, $80.
Growing strength
A revered warrior and Olympic wrestling champion in ancient Greece, legend has it that Milo of Croton trained by carrying a calf daily, from its birth until it became a full-sized ox. So perhaps this variegated Croton is the ideal plant to gift the woman who carried you safely through childhood — not to mention the nine months before!
Harold’s Indoor Outdoor Plants, 1135 Press St., New Orleans, (504) 947-7554, haroldsplants.com. 10-inch croton plant, $29, paired with a 12-inch yellow bird ceramic pot, $85.
Living art
Although we might think of topiary plants as distinctly British, they’re actually more Roman in origin. Cnaeus Martius Calvinus, a friend of Julius Caesar, is credited with first bringing topiary art, the craft of training shrubs into living sculptures, to Roman gardens.
Urban Roots, 2375 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, (504) 522-4949, urbanrootsnola.com. Eugenia topiary, $56, paired with an antique white 16-inch flared gothic pot, $160.
A gift that holds water
Recognized as symbols of strength and tenacity, succulents can serve as a lovely, subtle tribute to the woman who goes to great lengths to take care of her family. And they’re low maintenance, which makes them a good choice for busy moms.
Rouses Market, 4500 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, (504) 896-7910, rouses.com. Six-inch succulent garden in a white ceramic planter, $24.99.
As luck would have it
Known as a popular feng shui cure, lucky bamboo is said to create harmonious, peaceful places in the home. It signifies good fortune, health and prosperity.
Lowe’s, 121 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 832-7100, lowes.com. Lucky bamboo plant in a textured white ceramic planter, $32.98.
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