We all know someone who lives for their houseplants, a person who seems to have a new addition to their collection every time we visit. So if you’re searching for the perfect gift for that special someone and you know they’d love something for their indoor jungle, look no further!
Here is a list of 25 gift ideas for the houseplant enthusiast from amateur to expert. Whether you’re looking for a something small for your sister or a splurge for your spouse, these things will be perfect for the plant lovers in your life.
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SMALL GIFTS
If you’re looking for a little present to show your friends and family you’ve been thinking of them? Consider a small gift from this list!
Moisture Meter
This easy to use device can help even the most experienced houseplant owner tell when the time is right to water their plants. And since overwatering is the most common way to kill a houseplant, a
A Beautiful Set of Postcards
These beautiful, botanical postcards are a true work of art! Whether the person you’re thinking of likes to send letters, or if they would simply like to frame them and display these cards on their wall, this four-pack is sure to bring a smile to their face.
Hygrometer
Most houseplants are tropical plants and love, love, love humidity. Not sure what room in the house has the highest humidity levels? A hygrometer will measure the relative humidity in any room and display it for you like a thermostat.
Nice Pair of Garden Gloves
The perfect small gift, a nice pair of garden gloves never go out of style. These breathable, comfortable and durable gloves from Pine Tree Tools even come in sizes to accommodate everyone on your list.
Succulent Earring Studs
Know someone who can’t get enough of succulents? Feed their addiction with these adorable earrings. Made from polymer clay, the detail on these tiny studs is to die for.
Fiskars Pruning Shears
Nothing is quite so useful for plants indoors and out as a nice pair of pruning shears. Whether propagating, pruning or shaping, the perfect set of shears will be the most used tool in your houseplant-loving-friend’s tool belt.
Fiskars Pruning Scissors
For many indoor houseplants, a sturdy set of pruning shears seems like overkill: enter pruning scissors! With smaller tips to help make more precise clips, even our smallest plants can finally get the trim they deserve.
GIFTS UNDER $30
Looking for something to wrap up that will bring a smile but won’t break the bank? These next seven ideas fall into that category. Pick your favorite or bundle two together for the perfect gift.
Rose Gold Watering Can
I bought myself a watering can like this a year ago and it is now one of my favorite things. Available in rose gold and stainless steel, this beautifully designed watering can has a very handy, long spout – perfect for watering plants of all sizes.
Beautiful Plant Mister
For people who love to mist their plants, why not upgrade their old spray bottle to a beautiful mister that they can proudly display alongside their plants. Available in rose gold, this mister is as much decor as it is a useful tool. For the perfect set, pair this mister with the watering can and create a beautiful set!
A Small Propagation Station
If you can’t tell yet, I’m a sucker for copper or rose gold, and this propagation station has me obsessed! At approximately 8” wide, this setup will hold clippings from your pal’s four favorite houseplants!
Houseplant Books
The Leaf Supply coffee table book is on my personal wish list! With 256 full-color pages, I can’t wait to get my hands on this one! Other favorite houseplant books include Indoor Jungle and How Not To Kill Your Houseplants.
Honeycomb Trellis
For those friends with trailing and vining plant obsessions, a honeycomb trellis would be the perfect gift! Cute and practical, this little trellis is great for anyone who loves something unique. Simply place it into a Pothos or Ivy and watch that favorite plant climb. This style of trellis is available in wood or in multiple color plastic options.
Houseplant Graphic Tees
If there is a special plant lady (or man!) in your life, a graphic tee could be just the gift for them. For the plant moms, I’m a fan of this design, and plant dads will love these.
The Plant of the Year: Pilea Peperomioides
Easily one of the trendiest plants, a Pilea Peperomioides, also known as a Chinese Money Plant, is the must-have for your plant people. While small Pilea cuttings are much cheaper, I suggest spending a little more and giving your loved ones a bigger, more established plant.
30$ to $50 GIFT IDEAS
With a little more money, you can get more bang for your buck. These next five ideas all fall in the range between $30 and $50 and would be perfect for the most special people in your life.
Grow Light and Lamp
Anyone looking to take their houseplant game to the next level would adore a grow light for their favorite plant. The Sansi 15W LED Bulb screws into the lamp you already own and does wonders for light-loving plants. For a combo gift, buy the bulb and a beautiful desk lamp to use with it.
A Larger Propagation Station
For the serious propagators in your life, a large propagation station will be the gift of their dreams. Available in lots of styles on Etsy, these three are my absolute favorites: The Live Edge Propagation Block, The 15 Vial Wall Unit, and The 12 Bud Vase Copper Station.
Houseplant Terrarium
Whether the person on your list is looking for a way to keep their succulents warmer or give their orchids more humidity, a terrarium can be extremely versatile. The perfect size for smaller houseplants, this terrarium is beautifully styled and very durable.
A Large ZZ Plant
If you have a friend who is just getting started in the houseplant world, a ZZ Plant is relatively indestructible. Drought-tolerant and extremely low maintenance, ZZ Plants make great gifts for anyone on your list.
Pothos Varieties Art Print
Know someone who loves to collect plant varieties? This botanical print shows twenty different Pothos species and would make a great gift as both a point of reference and a piece of art.
SPLURGE GIFTS
Sometimes you want to show the person you care about most how special they are to you with a larger gift. If you’re thinking of splurging on the perfect present, these last seven ideas are for you.
A High-End Humidifier
It took me a while to purchase my first humidifier, but boy am I glad that I finally did. My Calathea and Money Tree have continually thanked me by putting out new foliage and growing, growing, growing! This Warm and Cool Mist option is my favorite. For more information on humidifiers, read this article.
Preserved Moss Wall Art
For anyone like me, who loves modern design and plants covering every inch of their home, why not buy something to adorn the walls! This preserved moss artwork takes absolutely no maintenance and is a great way to add even more green to any home.
Outdoor Greenhouse Kit
For the serious gardener, buy them something they can use year-round, like this amazing hobby greenhouse from GoSunny. This kit even comes complete with shelves for all your favorite plants and propagations.
Plant Stand Bookshelf
Scroll through any plant-related Instagram and it won’t be long before you find a “shelfie,” or a photo of someone’s plant shelf full of tropical beauties. A plant stand bookshelf for a friend will be the envy of everyone who sees it, both in person and on social media.
Woven Planter Baskets
Another extremely popular trend right now is to place houseplants inside of beautiful, woven baskets. This trio from The Artisan Variety is made of Kaisa grass and is absolutely stunning – a great splurge for a special someone in your life.
Live Air Plant Earrings
Last and certainly not least, these Air Plant Earrings are a showstopper. For anyone who likes to add some style into their daily lives, a set of living earrings will be the statement piece they never even knew they needed.
FINDING THE PERFECT GIFT
There are few things better than getting to watch your best friend, mother or cousin open a gift you bought them and burst into a smile. If you have a houseplant fanatic in your family, I hope this list has given you inspiration. Who knows, maybe a few of these will even end up on your own future wish lists.
