Heliotrope Gifts
The word heliotrope has three definitions. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary it is, "any of a genus (Heliotropium) of herbs or shrubs of the borage family, bloodstone, or a variable color averaging a moderate to reddish purple." With this broad definition, a person requesting a heliotrope-themed gift could end up with quite a surprise. Does this Spark an idea?
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Potted Plant
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A potted heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) makes a beautiful and fragrant addition to a container garden. This annual prefers full sun, at least six hours a day, and cannot tolerate the slightest frost. Expect a plant no more than two feet tall with small flowers that present a deep bluish-purple color and emit a vanilla-like fragrance at sunrise and sunset. This is the perfect gift for that special someone who likes to get up early and sip coffee on the deck, or for a friend who eats dinner outside on the patio. For an added delight to this heliotrope gift, transplant it into a decorative ceramic pot before bestowing it upon its lucky recipient.
Heliotrope Oil
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Delightfully fragrant essential oil derived from the flowers of the heliotrope plant makes a brilliant gift for a lover of this plant. Its light floral aroma with a hint of vanilla can be worn as a perfume or added to cosmetic products such as soap, lotions, and massage oil. Give a diffuser with a bottle of heliotrope essential oil and let the receiver fill the room with the fragrance. A diffuser is an inexpensive aromatherapy accessory that uses heat from a candle or light bulb to release the scent of natural fragrance oils into the air.
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Bloodstone
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Bloodstone, a common color variety of chalcedony, is often referred to as heliotrope. This stone is mostly green, streaked with red or yellow. You can buy loose stones as a gift, or buy jewelry made of heliotrope set in silver. According to the College of Science and Technology at Central Michigan University, "Bloodstone has been attributed several healing attributes, especially those dealing with blood." Heliotrope would be a good get-well gift for someone with suffering from a wound or blood-related malady. CMU goes on to say, "some people consider bloodstone to be the birthstone for March while others relate it to the zodiac symbol Aries." This astrological attribute makes heliotrope an ideal gift for someone with a spring birthday.
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