‘Maa’ — a word so close to our hearts that every little inconvenience takes us back to her. A love that has bloomed over the years in the relationship between a child and their mother calls for thoughtful gifts that make her feel special.

Each one of us has memories of making her feel special by picking the best Mother's Day gift ideas we could come across. Every mother has played her part in being your guiding light, being the biggest cheerleader in all the tough times; hence, she deserves to be celebrated in the most meaningful way.

So, let’s make a list of gifts that make her deeply appreciated for all that she does. If we have helped you plan something good for her in any way, then let us know in the comments below what you gifted your mother.

List of Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to Make Her Feel Special

For Her Garden

If you’ve ever seen the way she lovingly tends to her garden, arranging every pot, taking care of each plant,  just like she does inside the home, then you know it’s more than just a hobby. These gift ideas for Mother’s Day are for the mom who finds joy in every bloom and peace in every patch of green. 

• Flowering Plants: 

Flowers have always been a timeless symbol of love and care, making them one of the great Mother’s Day gift ideas for the most special woman in your life. Just imagine: after every market trip, she steps into the home, with an entryway of sweet scented flowers and vibrant greens that greet her, becoming a symbol of love she has given you in all these years. Let’s help make her home warmer, welcoming, and full of life.

1. Bougainvillea: Bougainvillea is like a burst of joy for any garden. With its vibrant pink, purple, red, or orange paper-like blooms, this flower brings an explosion of colour that can instantly brighten up a space. It’s perfect for climbing over walls, fences, or trellises, creating a dreamy garden. 

2. Marigold: They are the cheerful yellow and orange blooms with a pleasant smell, which also attract butterflies and helpful pollinators. 

3. Hibiscus: The hibiscus plant is all about bold, breathtaking beauty. The plant has trumpet-shaped flowers that look very appealing in every Indian garden. You can also place them in beautiful pots and guide her on how to care for them. 

• Gardening Tool Kits

If she has spent all her life caring for family, why not give her a hobby to do something for herself (umm..like gardening)? Help her get started by gifting her a set of essential tools that will make her gardening journey smooth and enjoyable. A good kit usually includes basics like a trowel, a hand cultivator, etc, that make planting, digging, and nurturing her green space a joy. Explore thoughtful gardening kits for Mother’s Day at Urvann India and give her everything she needs to work her magic in the garden!

For Her Study/Office

Does your mother also have a cosy corner filled with her favourite books and memories of a lifetime? This Mother’s Day, why not make that space even more special with your creativity and thinking? 

• Lucky Bamboo

In the quest for meaningful gifts to buy for Mom, a lucky bamboo plant stands as an excellent choice. Not only does it add a fresh, calming touch to her study, but it also acts as a charming piece of decor that naturally draws attention. 

At Urvann, we love Lucky bamboo as it is incredibly easy to care for. You simply have to change the water from time to time if it's placed in a glass container, or plant it in soil for a more grounded look. Despite its name, it’s not a bamboo but a kind of dracaena, known for bringing peace and positive energy into any space. A perfect little companion for her desk as she reads, dreams, and creates a home for us. 

• Ceramic Planter

If you’re looking for thoughtful ideas for Mother's Day gifts, ceramic planters are a simple yet stylish choice to decorate any room effortlessly. These planters are handcrafted with care and come in a wide variety of colours, prints, shapes, and sizes, making it easy to find one that matches her personal style perfectly. 

Ceramic planters can also be used for storage, blending as a minimalistic piece of decor, making the space feel less crowded.

• Photo Frame

This might be one of the classic ideas, but it still wins when nothing works. Take a favourite picture of you and your mother and get it printed in high resolution. This way, you can hold one of her most special memories captive. People also like to create collages from dozens of pictures, which can be another nice idea.  

• Money Plant

In the realm of easy-to-care plants, the Money Plant has gained high popularity. You can place the plant on one end of the desk in a fascinating pot. The plant is known to bring good luck and wealth. It will always remind her of you!

For Her Vanity

Her vanity is more than just a place for makeup and skincare — it’s her personal space to feel beautiful, confident, and pampered. Let me help you add a little personal touch to it and make it a space that is as radiant as her. 

• Peace Lily

Gifting her a peace lily is another simple yet beautiful option; she can place it on her vanity. This low-maintenance indoor flowering plant blooms with elegant white and yellowish flowers that instantly brighten up any space. The peace lily not only looks stunning but also purifies the air, creating a fresh, calming environment that your mom will love.

• Syngonium

If your mom doesn’t have a green thumb, then no problem. Syngonium is one of the low-maintenance plants that thrives in indirect sunlight and can be an excellent option for tabletop plants. It also has its name in the list of air purifying plants, taking a little extra care for your mother’s health. 

• Jewellery Organiser

I’ve often seen my mother misplacing the beautiful pieces of jewellery she has lovingly collected over the years. If you’ve noticed the same with your mom, it’s time to help her keep her treasures safe and her space beautifully organised.  

A thoughtful jewellery organiser ensures no more missing earrings or tangled necklaces, but a neat, elegant display of her favourite pieces. It’s not just a practical gift, but a special and meaningful gesture for Mother's Day, reminding her every day that she deserves both beauty and ease in every corner of her life.

• Scented Candles

As part of my favourite creative gift ideas for Mother’s Day, I love gifting a set of calming scents like lavender, vanilla, or sandalwood to help her unwind after a long day. Scented candles can instantly transform her living space into a peaceful sanctuary, making her feel pampered, loved, and truly cared for, just as she deserves.

Tip: You can also gift her handmade scented candles using wax and leaves of rosemary and lavender plants.

For Her Balcony

If she loves spending time on her balcony, why not make it even more inviting? A few new green friends can easily transform her outdoor nook into a peaceful, lush retreat she’ll adore.

• Areca Palm

How about bringing a little paradise to her balcony? When it comes to thoughtful gift ideas for Mother’s Day, an Areca palm is a beautiful choice she’ll adore. It has feathery fronds and lush tropical charm, and turns any corner into a peaceful retreat. Best of all, it’s wonderfully low-maintenance, making it a perfect piece that lets her enjoy the beauty of nature without any fuss.

• ZZ Plant

ZZ Plant is like a botanical soulmate mother. Why? The plant appears stunning and shows zero drama when it comes to care. It survives in low light and has fewer watering requirements. If you have a shaded or semi-shaded balcony, it can bring a noticeable change. Your mum will need to shower an effortless love on it, and we’re sure she will love her balcony even more. 

• Aloevera

Want someone to care for your mother on your behalf? From her self-care partner to healer for kitchen burns, aloe vera ensures that your mom doesn’t have a bad day. It’s packed with soothing gel, which is equally functional, and full of love, just like her.

• Hanging Planter

Every balcony has a charm of its own; let her balcony be minimalistic with a creative touch of hanging planters. They’re ideal even for small balconies and can hold a variety of flowering plants, herbs, or trailing beauties. You can add plants like string of pearls or Jade Plant in it, giving it a fairytale charm which she’ll love. 

Apart from these, you can also gift her Jade, which has glossy, fleshy green leaves that give the plant a compact and neat appearance. The plant is a symbol of good luck, prosperity, as per feng shui, which I believe will make a fitting gift for a mother.

This Mother’s Day, Make Her Feel Special!

Mother's Day is a special time to celebrate the important woman in your life. It's a day to thank your mom for all the ways she has cared for you, helped you, and stood by your side, just like how strong roots support a tree. You probably want to show your love in small ways that make her smile. Maybe a small plant for her desk, a colorful flower for her balcony, or a peaceful green space just for her would be perfect. Plants are a wonderful gift because they bring warmth, color, and life to her world—just like she brings to yours.

From all of us at Urvann, here’s to celebrating every maa and the garden of love she grows around us. 

Happy Mother’s Day! 

Frequently Asked Questions about Best Mother's Day Gifts that Will Make Her Smile

 1. What is the best gift to give your mother on Mother’s Day?

For a mother, nothing is more precious than the time and affection of her child. But, you can gift her a token of love in the form of flowering plants, ceramic planters for home decor, scented candles, and plants for her balcony, like an Areca Palm or Jade Plant. 

2. What is the best way to choose a Mother’s Day gift?

Think about what makes her happy. Is she someone who loves self-care, home decor, gardening, or fashion? Pick a gift that resonates with her interests and she can use for a long time. It can also be something meaningful that tells the bond between you and her. 

3. What is the best way to surprise my Mom on Mother’s Day?

Surprises don’t always mean something big and superficial. You can do simple things like taking her out to dinner, making her favourite food, preparing a zen corner for her to unwind, or spending a fun evening of laughter and chatter. 

4. What can you buy for your mom on Mother’s Day? 

Show the most important woman in your life how much she means to you by gifting. Some of the best options that you can consider are low-maintenance plants, hanging pots, scented candles, and gardening kits.