Crochet Flowers vs Real Flowers: Which Gift Lasts Longer?

Short answer: crochet flowers last for years, while a bouquet of real flowers usually lasts about a week or two. If you want a gift that is still on display next year, choose crochet. If you want a fresh scent and a one-day moment, choose real.

Why we started making crochet flowers

Yarn Mochi began with a simple idea: a flower that never wilts makes a better gift than one that is gone in a week. Every crochet flower bouquet and flower pot is crocheted by hand from yarn.

Crochet vs real flowers at a glance

• Lifespan: crochet flowers last for years; cut flowers fade within days to a couple of weeks.
• Care: crochet needs a gentle dusting now and then; real flowers need fresh water and trimming.
• Allergies: yarn flowers have no pollen.
• Keepsake value: a crochet piece stays on the desk or shelf as a reminder of who gave it.
• Scent: real flowers win here; crochet flowers have none.

When a crochet bouquet is the better gift

• Mother's Day, birthdays and thank-yous, when you want the gift to stay around.
• For someone who travels a lot or has no time to look after plants.
• For an office desk, a dorm room or a windowsill with little light.
• To send a message that lasts, such as "Love you, Mom" or "Thinking of you".

What to know before you order

Each piece is made to order by hand in our workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Making takes 7–10 business days, and delivery takes 4–8 business days in the US, with free US shipping. Most US orders arrive about 2–4 weeks after you order, so order early for a date-specific gift. Browse our handmade gift picks to find one.