If you’re looking for another excuse to buy more flowers and houseplants, we’ve got you covered. 1-800-Flowers, the online flower delivery website, has just announced its picks for 2025 Flower and Plant of the Year — and you’ll want to pick both immediately.
For flower of the year, their choice is A type of flower– one of my personal favorite flowers – and plant of the year snake plant,
In a press release, vice president of merchandising Alfred Palomares explained his reasoning behind this year’s choices.
“The ranunculus with its vibrant petals represents enthusiasm, love, admiration and happiness, while the snake plant represents longevity, health and growth,” he said. “Beyond their striking beauty, these options provide a meaningful gift that nurtures relationships and promotes well-being – exactly what we want in the year ahead.”
That’s why we can’t wait to add these two beauties to our homes.
Flower of the Year 2025: Ranunculus
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Ranunculus is one of Spruce editors’ favorite flowers for several reasons. It comes in a wide range of beautiful, colorful options – from crisp white to peachy pink to deep maroon and more – and with its layers upon layers of petals, it’s an acceptable alternative to roses for floral arrangements.
They make a gorgeous display on their own, or as part of a mix with your other favorite flowers.
But ranunculus isn’t just a great flowers for bouquet-You can grow them very easily in your garden also.
As you begin planning your spring garden, consider planting ranunculus in your beds or pots; They should be planted in late winter or early spring. Make sure you choose a location that gets plenty of sunlight (six to eight hours a day) so that your plants bloom profusely.
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Plant of the Year 2025: Snake Plant
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Another favorite plant of spruce may be snake plant Easiest Houseplant For growing, it is an excellent choice for any home.
They require very little care, they thrive in low light conditions and very little water. In fact, it’s best to leave snake plants alone as much as possible to avoid over-watering and prevent root rot.
snake plant comes lots of varieties Also, and can make a nice small tabletop plant or a great, large floor plant.
“2025 is not only the Year of the Snake Plant, but it is also the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac – a sign that makes this selection even more meaningful,” the press release said.
This is the eighth consecutive year that 1-800-Flowers has chosen flower and plant of the yearYou can shop their selection and more now on their website,
