Want to add greenery to your home (or send a gift that lasts) without signing up for high-maintenance plant care? If you’re arranging plant delivery in Melbourne, choosing a beginner-friendly indoor plant makes all the difference when you want it to arrive looking beautiful and stay that way with simple, occasional care.
Below are three of our most popular easy-care indoor plants. They’re low-fuss, gift-friendly, and perfect for brightening homes, apartments and offices.
Calathea Rattlesnake Plant (Goeppertia insignis)
If you love bold foliage, the Rattlesnake Plant is hard to beat. Its long, wavy leaves have deep green markings on top and rich purple tones underneath. It’s a real mood-lifter in any room.
Best for gifting
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Stylish homes and design lovers
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Bedrooms and living rooms with gentle light
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Anyone who loves “leafy” plants more than flowers
Light + placement
Calatheas prefer:
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Bright, indirect light (think: near a window, not in the sunbeam)
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Protection from harsh afternoon sun (it can fade or crisp the leaves)
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A stable spot away from heaters, air-con vents and drafts
Watering + humidity
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Keep the soil lightly moist, not soggy
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Water when the top layer feels just dry to the touch
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Calatheas prefer higher humidity, so bathrooms can work well if there’s enough light, or try occasional misting / a pebble tray
Tip: If you notice leaf edges browning, it’s often dry air or inconsistent watering. Calatheas also tend to prefer filtered water.
After-delivery tip: Unwrap promptly and place it in bright, indirect light for a day or two so it can settle before you shift it around.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Peace Lilies are one of the best all-round indoor plants. They are elegant, forgiving, and perfect for gifting. They suit many homes and are often chosen for sympathy gestures thanks to their calm, uplifting feel.
Light + placement
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Thrives in bright, indirect light
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Tolerates lower light (but may flower less)
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East-facing windows are ideal
Avoid strong afternoon sun.
Watering + routine
Consistency is key:
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Water roughly once a week (adjust for season/light)
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Keep soil lightly moist, never waterlogged
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If it dries out too long, leaves may droop or brown at the edges
Peace Lilies enjoy humidity — mist occasionally if your home is dry.
Note: Peace Lily is mildly toxic if chewed/ingested (calcium oxalate). Keep out of reach of pets and small children. Please read our Flower Safety Guide for more information.
After-delivery tip: If it looks a little droopy after travel, don’t panic. Just give it bright indirect light and check the soil moisture. It usually perks up quickly.
Calathea Orbifolia (Goeppertia orbifolia)
The Calathea Orbifolia is the “soft statement” plant with it's large round leaves with gentle silver-green stripes. It instantly makes a room feel calm, elevated and lush.
Best for gifting
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Housewarmings and “new home” moments
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Neutral, modern interiors
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Anyone who loves big foliage without a spiky look
Light + placement
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Bright, indirect light is perfect
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Avoid direct sun (can scorch or fade the leaves)
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Keep it away from drafts and temperature swings
Watering + humidity
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Water when the top few centimetres start to dry
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Aim for even moisture (not wet feet)
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This plant loves humidity, so it thrives with a little extra moisture in the air
Tip: Calatheas can be sensitive to minerals in tap water. If your leaves show brown tips, try switching to filtered water and keep humidity up.
After-delivery tip: Give it a stable spot and avoid moving it repeatedly while it acclimatises.
Quick guide: choosing the right plant to send
If you’re not sure what will suit the recipient’s space, this is a good shortcut:
Peace Lily: easiest all-rounder for most homes and offices
Rattlesnake Plant: best for leafy drama in bright indirect light
Orbifolia: a “statement foliage” choice that feels luxe and calming
After your plant arrives: a simple 60-second checklist
To help any indoor plant settle in after delivery:
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Unwrap promptly and remove decorative packaging
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Place in bright, indirect light for 24–48 hours
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Check soil before watering (most issues come from overwatering)
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Keep away from hot/cold drafts (air-con vents, heaters, open windows)
Ready to send a gift that lasts?
Browse our plant range and organise plant delivery in Melbourne for a living gift that keeps growing, and giving!
Kate x
