Birthday Gift – Maranta in Vibes Pot with Plant Food
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Some gifts feel alive the moment they’re opened. Our Maranta in a stylish Vibes pot, paired with a beautifully scented candle from our handmade botanical range poured in a golden tin, brings calm, light and meaning to any birthday celebration. It’s more than a gift — it’s a reminder to slow down, breathe and enjoy another turn around the sun. Thoughtful, lasting and full of warmth, it’s the perfect birthday present for someone who fills life with colour, kindness and quiet joy.
The Maranta, often called the Prayer Plant, folds its leaves each evening as though in gentle reflection. There’s something mesmerising about that rhythm — the slow unfurling at sunrise, the soft closing at dusk. It’s a daily ritual of renewal, a small act of grace that feels deeply human. For birthdays, it captures exactly what we celebrate: growth, gratitude and the steady beauty of time passing.
The candle adds a final touch of calm — a hand-poured botanical scent that fills the room with soft light and gentle fragrance. Together they create a simple ritual for reflection, the perfect way to pause and appreciate how far you’ve come.
We’ll include a free handwritten card with your message. Just add your words at checkout and we’ll wrap it carefully, removing all pricing before delivery.
Size
Plant: 12 cm nursery pot, presented in a 13 cm Vibes pot.
Candle: 75 g gold tin, natural soy wax for a clean, even burn.
Native habitat and growth pattern
In the wild, the Maranta grows beneath the Brazilian rainforest canopy where light filters softly through the trees. Its leaves open and close each day in response to the sun — a natural rhythm of renewal and rest that feels perfectly suited to birthdays and new beginnings.
Styling at home
The Vibes pot adds a calm, elegant touch to a windowsill, bedside table or kitchen shelf. Its gentle tones pair beautifully with the candle’s glow, bringing warmth and balance to the space — a small daily reminder of joy and reflection.
Care requirements
Keep the Maranta in bright, indirect light and water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry. Mist occasionally or place with other plants for extra humidity. Feed monthly in spring and summer with Happy Houseplants Organic Tropical Plant Food to encourage strong, colourful growth.
Why choose this birthday gift
Because it’s thoughtful, natural and alive — a present that lasts longer than flowers and means more than something off the shelf. The Maranta’s movement mirrors life itself, a gentle rhythm of gratitude and growth that feels right for any birthday.
Interesting facts
The Maranta’s nightly folding leaves follow a natural pattern called nyctinasty — a graceful movement guided by light. Many people find it soothing to watch, almost meditative, like the slow exhale at the end of a perfect day.
FAQs
Is this a good birthday gift?
Yes, it’s joyful, lasting and full of meaning.
What does the candle smell like?
A soft botanical blend from our handmade range — clean, balanced and refreshing.
Is the plant pet safe?
Yes, Marantas are non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Explore more
Looking for more shade-loving wonders? Browse our full Pet Friendly Plants or Tropical Indoor Plants collection. For care guides and styling inspiration, visit the Happy Houseplants blog—the UK’s leading indoor houseplant resource.
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