The 22 Best Gifts for People Who Love Plants

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People love plants—some people more than others. And when it comes to gifting, getting people something they love is always key. Ergo, we're here to help you figure out what to get the plant-lover in your life this year. Look, plants are living, breathing (kinda) creatures that do need looking after—again, some more than others. So special care is needed in these gifts. You can give the horticulturist in your life something like a Meyer lemon tree or a leafy pothos plant because they've proved their abilities. For low-lift care—stuff like needing little direct sunlight and long timeframes in between watering—there are fun potted succulents and air plants.

If your giftee has other small beings around, there are pet- and baby-friendly plant options like the air plant that aren't toxic if they end up in a mouth they shouldn't be in. And if you're looking for plant-adjacent gifts, go for a decorative pot, a plant-scented candle, or a comfy plant-branded sweatshirt. These are ideal gifts for the holidays, a birthday, an engagement, a new home—whatever occasion you've got.

Pre-Potted Dracaenas Duo

This Dracaenas is bright, leafy, and comes pre-potted in a simple pot that fits most home aesthetics. It's a great option for a no-brainer plant gift: It looks pretty and makes a muted space feel instantly better. Give it to someone who has good access to light, though. It does best on window sills, bright corners, or anywhere it can get indirect sunshine.

Propagation Starter Set

For those who have been keeping plants alive for some time, a natural next step is for them to dabble in propagation. This set has two vases and a rooting hormone that'll ease them into the new plant process.

Pothos

Pothos plants can grow those tendrils out long—six to ten feet long, in fact. But they need the right care and attention to do so: No direct sunlight but still needs bright light, high humidity, and watering once the soil gets dry. It's also best kept somewhere those leaves can grow like on a ledge or hanging up.

Hanging Planter

And hey, while we're at it, a hanging planter is a unique kind of gift to give and to get. It houses something like a pothos and acts as full-on home decor.

Bespoke Post

If any of your plant-owning friends live in spaces that don't get a ton of natural light, a grow light can improve their skillset 10 fold. The base is a standard planter but it connects to Wifi, so they can adjust the grow light function to that specific plant's needs.

The Sahara

For a low-maintenance plant gift, Urbanstems has a bunch of air plants potted in little planters that have their own personalities. Like this tiny giraffe. Who wouldn't love him?

Watering Can

Watering cans might not be the first on your list of things you need to gift someone, which is why it's fun to give. It's probably cuter than whatever they're using now—cute enough to leave on display when not in use.

3-in-1 Soil Moisture Meter

The reason most people kill plants is misjudging their moisture. Some people over-water, some under-water, and some people, who use a moisture meter, get it just right.

Electric Plant Mister

An electric mister is a great gift because it's not overtly necessary, but it is definitely nice to have. Using it helps out plants that need humidity to thrive in homes where the humans don't have (or want) the humidity.

Plant Mom Crewneck

For your mom (or anyone's mom, actually) who has now adopted an excessive amount of plants or a full home garden in her backyard, this Plant Mom crewneck is comfy and thoughtful.

Black ZZ Plant

The ZZ plant is a favorite for many plant connoisseurs, but this emerald-black one is particularly cool. It's pretty resilient: It does best in medium to bright light but adapts to lower light, too. It's classically easy.

Hoya Heart Succulent

Succulents are probably the most classic plant gift to give and that's because they are easy to take care of and don't take up too much space. This heart succulent doesn't do well with direct light but indirect sunlight and bright indoor lighting keeps it thriving.

Ceramic Herb Tray with Pots, Set of 3

This set of blue and white hand-painted herb pots are excellent for housing herbs your favorite plant-lover uses for cooking. They were meant to live on an airy, open counter.

One Fine Ficus

The thing about gifting plants is that it doesn't take a whole lot of heavy mental lifting to find something unique. Like this ficus, for one. It's big, rubbery leaves give a different feel than smaller, brighter greens, and it can grow up to 10 feet (!!) tall.

Arabica Coffee Plant

This is not your standard plant gift: the Arabica coffee plant can be kept indoors and out, and it can eventually grow beloved coffee-bearing fruit. It requires attention to its level of light, humidity, and moisture, though, so save it for someone who doesn't mind a high-maintenance plant.

Gardening Folding Seat with Tools

For your giftee that's gotten really into their own garden, this is two gifts in one: a set of gardening tools and a stool for sitting. It's lightweight and foldable, so it's not too cumbersome to bring outside when needed and back in again.

Hydroponic Indoor Garden

The AreoGarden is a fun gift to give nearly anyone. It's a little garden you can keep inside and grow up to six herbs, vegetables, and flowers. The control panel tells you when it needs food or water, and the grow light gives it life without sun.

Garden Party Botanical Gift Box Set

This garden kit is the most thoughtful (and useful) thing to get someone who is dedicated to mixing drinks or outfitting their at-home bar. The kit comes with a rosemary grow pot, infusion flask, citrus reamer, and jigger. Very good for botanical drink-making.

Jetsetter Duo

This cactus and snake plant gift combo is great for anyone who isn't always home and also does not have any pets around. (The snake plant can be toxic to pets.) In terms of plants that are virtually indestructible, it's these. They require little attention, can work with varying degrees of light, and only require water every so often.

Plant the Box Scented Candles

Candles are always an easy gift for all sorts of occasions, and this collection pays homage to the best that plant life has to offer. Choose just one, or gift one of the two sets: Flower Bouquet Bundle (with Siam Poppy, Sweet Sunflower, and Heath Lavender) or Herb Garden Bundle (with Crushed Mint, Somerset Thyme, and Heath Lavender).

Grow Anywhere Meyer Lemon Tree

Giving someone a tree can be extremely inconvenient if they do not want a tree, but, if they do, a Meyer lemon tree is an extremely thoughtful gift to give. It requires watering once a week and bouts of direct sunlight—the farmers growing these recommend six hours of sunlight or using a grow light. With enough care and attention, this little guy will bear Meyer lemons for cooking, drinking, and eating.

Green Pampas

For giving someone who you know is absolutely not going to take care of a plant, this dried green pampas grass gives the same feel of a plant without any of the upkeep. It comes in a decorative ivory porcelain vase, and it a great replacement for gifting someone flowers.

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