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When gifting sweet smelling flowers many people are faced with the decision of whether to buy cut flowers or a plant. As if you needed any more decisions to make, right? Picking out color and flower type can be difficult enough as it is. To help you in your decision lets break down reasons as to why you would want to buy either a plant or a bouquet of cut flowers.

When most people think of sending flowers as a gift, fresh cut flower bouquets are immediately what come to mind. These blooms are gathered at the height of beauty and ripeness and gathered together in striking bouquets that mesmerize the recipient. Cut flowers are more traditional than plants, and therefore may be an gift ideal for someone older or just someone who values consistency and ritual. Cut flowers can also be easily arranged into bouquets including a vast variety of flowers all playing against each other to create a final affect that is like a work of art. Though the beauty of cut flowers is fleeting, the effect they have on the recipient lasts for a long time.

Perhaps the most attractive thing about sending a plant as a gift is that it's a living thing that will grow and continue to bloom for your recipient for years to come. All sorts of plants can be sent, from gardenia bonsai trees to delicate orchids. You have a variety of choices, just as with cut flowers. Plants are particularly enjoyable additions to drab workspaces. Imagine the joy your friend or loved one would derive from gazing at and caring for a bonsai tree that was a gift from you. Unlike cut flowers, plants won't wither and die quickly; they will be a constant reminder of your love and regard. They are also a little more unconventional than cut flowers, and are a great gift for someone who likes to tread off the beaten path.

Whichever you choose, fresh cut flowers or a plant, know that the special someone you are sending them to will be thrilled that you care. Good luck in your hunt for the perfect flora!