Need gift ideas! Ladies help!

[Salvi4Life]

Rowangreen my dad did that for my mom. Hes like me hated the idea of getting roses jus so they can die. He got her a rose bush. I like that idea but I would not have any idea how I would pull that off as a surprise tho. Lol im keeping ALL my options open tho.

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Originally Posted by Bud

I am not a lady, but I am a guy who likes to give flowers to the ladies.
If she likes roses...GIVE HER ROSES!
Giving her an orchid will give mixed messages...youre giving her the burden of growing it...and what if she just throws it away after the bloom??!!
with roses; she just thrashes it after all the flowers wither and die...what do you think she will do with orchids? wel...maybe if she loves plants then she might grow the orchids after all...but most ladies who are the beauty queen kind...wont ever bother growing anything...they move a lot and change address a lot...give then a pole dancing portable exercise machine

LMFAO you bring up excellent points hahaha

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Yea I'm convinced I'm getting her roses. Lol Seeing as how valentines is coming up I'm going to be traditional and get her roses. Our anniversary is coming up in May tho and for that I wanna give her an orchid or something other than roses lol. Great ideas so far tho. Keep them coming!

[Discus]

You get miniature roses that are less than a foot tall that make reasonable potted plants - I've seen them, but never kept one. Small enough to be a surprise!

[Leafmite]

I still think the orchid idea is a good one. Paying attention to your girlfriend's tastes will help to ensure she will like it. If she thinks miniatures are cute, if she likes the unusual, or if she likes refined things, let this help guide your selection. It might help to know your girlfriend's favorite color (even the right shade) and, if getting her a fragrant orchid, scents. Make certain, too, that the orchid will match her lighting and climate so it will be trouble free. Take care to make it look really nice, too. Just to be on the safe side, you should also get her something you know she likes to go along with it. Good luck! I hope you will let us know what you decide and if she likes it.
Leafmite

[Gage]

When my wife and I were dating I bought her a little mini Dendrobium, and I bought her a couple of other plants over time. I eventually realized that she receives a gift like that with a feeling of pressure, because it could die. Sure the flowers last longer than cut flowers, but I have since then learned that I need to take responsibility for any plants I buy for her enjoyment. This of course depends on your girlfiriend's personality and interest in caring for plants. And now that I have been growing orchids for a few years, it doesn't mean much to her for me to give her an orchid as a gift. In reality I would just be adding another orchid to my collection that has blooms I think she will like. All of that said, my wife finds it especially romantic for me to buy her cut flowers, partially because she knows I don't have a selfish motive. Take all that with a grain of salt. Just my experience. I would also pay attention to the fact that your girlfriend said that she likes roses. If you think she may be saying that as an easy answer, maybe take her to a flower market or florist and ask her what she thinks of them. My wife and I have this sort of discussion about everything; it's a great way of getting to know one another better. And believe me, getting to know one another never ends!

[silken]

Originally Posted by Gage

When my wife and I were dating I bought her a little mini Dendrobium, and I bought her a couple of other plants over time. I eventually realized that she receives a gift like that with a feeling of pressure, because it could die. Sure the flowers last longer than cut flowers, but I have since then learned that I need to take responsibility for any plants I buy for her enjoyment. This of course depends on your girlfiriend's personality and interest in caring for plants. And now that I have been growing orchids for a few years, it doesn't mean much to her for me to give her an orchid as a gift. In reality I would just be adding another orchid to my collection that has blooms I think she will like. All of that said, my wife finds it especially romantic for me to buy her cut flowers, partially because she knows I don't have a selfish motive. Take all that with a grain of salt. Just my experience. I would also pay attention to the fact that your girlfriend specifically asked for roses.

You are a very intuitive husband Gage!

[Bud]

Very nice, Gage ! I learned something from you...I am a guy who will give cut flower from the florist because I feel guilty or if I want to make ammends...I will never give flowers just for the heck of it...that doesnt make me as romantic as you are...

[Discus]

Flowers Just Because make your special woman very happy. Using them as an apology, not so much

[pedidiva]

If the woman likes roses, accept her likes & get her a miniature rose bush. They're cute, little, & living.

My question is do you really want to change her? That would really be a problem for me. Do you really want a clone of yourself in a relationship? Could get boring to have a Mini-Me.

Sorry to sound harsh. Maybe food for thought.

Pedi