Choosing a Rosh HaShanah gift
Along with many traditions, like enjoying bread dipped in honey (challah) and blowing the shofar, Jewish people also partake in gift-giving during Rosh HaShanah. While not obligatory, gifting is a thoughtful gesture that will put a smile on your loved one’s face. Flowers make the perfect gifts for this occasion, particularly indoor plants with showy, elegant blooms, such as orchids and anthuriums.
Symbolism is important on Rosh HaShanah; for example, the challah (bread) is round to symbolise the eternal cycle of life. White symbolises purity, faith, and new beginnings, so families set their tables for Rosh HaShanah with white cloth, napkins, and flowers. Dinner tables will also be adorned with fruits such as apples or pomegranates, so plants such as the red anthurium complement the warm, seasonal theme well.
The best leafy Rosh HaShanah gifts for your loved ones
Flowers are used as gifts as well as decorations to brighten the home and make it look more festive. However, for something that will stand the test of time, indoor flowering plants are perfect as they can be used for Rosh HaShanah every year.
Orchids are beautiful, graceful plants with a long history that dates back to ancient Greece—what could be a better gift for such a longstanding holiday? It has bright white, long-lasting blooms and is relatively easy to look after. With a little warm, indirect sunlight and high humidity, the moth orchid will thrive and keep its flowers for a long time. White orchids symbolise purity, so you can bet this flowering plant will be well received for Rosh HaShanah.
The flamingo floweris a truly unique plant. Its heart-shaped, glossy leaves make this a brilliant gift for a beloved family or friend. The long-lasting, exotic blooms will last way beyond Rosh HaShanah as a reminder of the celebrations. Flamingo flowers like to be in warm, bright places with high humidity. You can choose from elegant white or vibrant red flowers.
The peace lily’s lush, dark leaves and eye-catching white flowers make it the perfect gift for this Jewish holiday. It’s also a good choice for anyone that isn’t confident in their plant-care abilities as it’s relatively easy to look after. The peace lily will flourish in bright, indirect light and high humidity.
Get your Rosh HaShanah gifts delivered
We know how important it is for gifts to arrive in time for festivities. So if you’re sending a gift within London, you can choose your preferred plant delivery day, and we will hand-deliver plants on whichever day you choose–meaning your wishes of Shana Tova will be with your friends and family right when you want them to be. Also, to keep you in the loop, you’ll receive a 2-hour time slot on the morning of delivery, so you can enjoy the festivities stress-free.
Don’t worry if you’re not a London dweller; we haven’t forgotten about you! We aim to dispatch orders throughout the UK within 3-5 working days, but you have the option of next-day delivery for those last-minute purchases.
All of our flowering plants will arrive in full bloom, so you don’t have to worry about whether it’s the right season. And by using our free gifting service, you can send plants beautifully wrapped with a note to wish your family and friends L'shanah Tovah!