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Summary: Variety is important when picking plants for a plant gift basket. Learn more about the different plants you could use for a gift basket with tips from a florist in this free gift basket video.
Susan Paxton is the owner and operator of the Hurricane Flower Market in Hurricane, Utah. She has spent many years doing various crafts and flower arranging. She enjoys making...read more
"Today we're building a basket with live plants. And we've talked about containers. We've talked about supplies. And now we need to talk about plants. Be sure to purchase good healthy plants. It's very important that you get your plants from a reputable grower or a reputable nursery. You'll need short plants that are kind of, that are like this pathos. This philodendron. That is kind of a creeper and it fills in. You'll also need a tall plant. Maybe like this little China doll for in the back. Or you could use a peace lily for it's nice broad leaves. Another good low plant is the Aurelia. And it looks nice in the front. Or the Pathos with the variegated leaves to add some interest and a little bit different dimension."
eHow Article: Plants for Gift Baskets
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