What type of flower........?

alright, this is what i am trying to do. i am wanting to give somebody a gift in a small flower pot with just one, pretty flower . i need a flower that, one, is very pretty, can grow in a small pot, can grow inside (with a decent amount of sunlight) and will live for a fairly long time given its taken care of properly.


what i want is, when i give the gift, for the plant to just be a small sprout and over the next about 2 weeks to grow a decent amount into the flower.





if anybody even understands what im talking about give me a hand. somebody who knows a thing or two about flowers.

What type of flower........?
I am a Marigold freak since insects hate them-----they need a lot of light---perhaps someone out here can advise if this would be OK indoors and how fast it grows--------I grow them between my tomato plants to help keep insects away and it works remarkably well.----I find them in orange and yellow-----they are sooooo pretty.
Reply:gerber daisies,orchids,african violet,geraniums,begonias...
Reply:I would say an orchid, but make sure you know how to take care of the plant you get, ask the florist.
Reply:my first girl friend gave me a chinese hibiscus10 years ago.


It's still flowering in my living room.





to answer your question: it can grow tall and big, but you can cut back to have it in a smaller pot, and also depends on what kind you have. I have the one which doesn't take much space.
Reply:It's not a good idea to sprout a seed indoors. Without supplemental light, it won't grow right. You might go with a bulb like a Easter Lilly or an orchid. You might be able to find a Lilly that hasn't budded out yet. It would do well. You could also try an African Violet, but they are really high maintenance.