A new home deserves something alive, something that grows. Our Maranta in a stylish Vibes pot, paired with a beautifully scented candle from our handmade botanical range poured in a golden tin, brings warmth, calm and light to fresh spaces. Its a thoughtful housewarming gift for anyone settling into a new home a gesture of renewal, peace and natural beauty.
Smell is often what makes a house feel like home, and the candles soft botanical fragrance does just that a blend that fills the air with freshness and familiarity. Its gentle scent of greenery and light creates a welcoming mood from the very first evening.
The Maranta, often called the Prayer Plant, adds its own quiet rhythm to a room. Each evening it folds its leaves together as if in gratitude, a small living reminder of balance and belonging. Together, plant and candle create a sense of calm continuity a daily ritual of stillness in the middle of new beginnings.
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Size
Plant: 12 cm nursery pot, presented in a 13 cm Vibes pot.
Candle: 75 g gold tin, natural soy wax for a clean, even burn.
Native habitat and growth pattern
The Maranta grows on the floor of Brazils tropical forests, where filtered light and gentle humidity shape its rhythm of opening and closing leaves. Its a plant that thrives on balance and adapts beautifully to indoor life a living emblem of peace and renewal.
Styling at home
Perfect for kitchens, living rooms or bedrooms, this set adds warmth and texture to any interior. The Marantas patterned leaves catch soft light beautifully, while the candles glow transforms even the quietest corners into places of comfort.
Care requirements
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Keep the soil lightly moist, allowing the top few centimetres to dry before watering again. Mist occasionally or group with other plants to maintain humidity. Feed monthly in spring and summer with Happy Houseplants Organic Tropical Plant Food to encourage healthy, vibrant growth.
Why choose this housewarming gift
Because every home deserves life, light and warmth. This thoughtful pairing creates a calm ritual for new beginnings the scent of a candle and the steady rhythm of a growing plant marking each day as the start of something new.
Interesting facts
The Marantas folding movement, known as nyctinasty, follows the light each day. Many people see this gentle motion as a symbol of gratitude, making it a perfect housewarming plant.
FAQs
Is this a good new home gift?
Yes, its thoughtful, long-lasting and helps any new space feel instantly welcoming.
What does the candle smell like?
A natural botanical blend from our handmade range light, clean and comforting.
Is the plant pet safe?
Yes, Marantas are non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Explore more
Looking for more shade-loving wonders? Browse our fullPet Friendly Plants or Tropical Indoor Plants collection. For care guides and styling inspiration, visit the Happy Houseplants blogthe UKs leading indoor houseplant resource.
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