What to get for someone who loves plants

For the green-thumbed person in your life.
By Dylan Haas  on 
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What to get for someone who loves plants
Breathe some green into your space. Credit: mashable photo composite

House plants: They’re chic. They’re natural and eco-friendly. They help clean the air you breathe. If you don’t have at least one plant in your home, we beg you to reconsider, because you’re truly missing out on some good stuff.

If you have someone in your life whose studio apartment doubles as a plant nursery, the best gift that you can give them is something that’ll benefit their little green darlings (you can always gift yourself, too — we fully support that level of self-care). Of course, we don’t want to leave out our well-intentioned plant-killing cohorts who just can’t seem to keep their photosynthetic friends alive past the first week. Y’all are important and deserving of plant benefits, too.

We’ve put together what we think is the definitive list of gifts for people who love plants — from nutrient-rich dirt, to gorgeous planters, to helpful grow lights, and everything in between (pet-friendly options included).

Whether you’re gifting to the plant parent of the year or one of the all-time worst, you're sure to find some great ideas here.

An indoor growing system
Credit: MIRACLE-GRO

An indoor growing system

Best For Apartment Dwellers

Eat fresh and elevate your decor with the Miracle-Gro system. The device creates the ideal growing environment for your leafy greens all on its own — all you have to do is watch, wait, and eat your tasty produce. Plant-to-plate, baby! 
Braided Money Tree
Credit: PROFLOWERS
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Braided Money Tree

Best For Good Luck

Give the gift of good luck: The Braided Money Tree is believed to bring good fortune and positive energy to any space, plus they're super easy to take care of and come in this adorable, gold-accented pot. For a limited time, get 20% off any orders $29 or more — discount applied automatically at checkout.
Buying Options
$48 from PROFLOWERS

A cute little planter set

Best For Casual Plant-lovers

These adorable succulent pots are perfect for adding to a desk, nightstand, or kitchen table. They've even got small drainage holes at the bottom.
Buying Options
$18.99 from AMAZON Amazon Prime

A planter that hangs

Best For Just Hangin' Out

Aerial plants; you just love to see 'em. They add a little "something" to any space and will get you one step closer to that boho look. 
Buying Options
$18.99 from AMAZON Amazon Prime

Or one big planter

Best For A Statement Piece

Bring a stylish touch to your little green friends with this fashionable planter, accented with a geometric design and rose-colored finish.
Buying Options
$34.99 from AMAZON Amazon Prime
An actual living plant
Credit: BLOOMSCAPE

An actual living plant

Best For Livening Up A Room

Make a statement with this tropical masterpiece of a plant. It's low maintenance, pet-friendly, and will help clean the air in your home.
Buying Options
$195 from BLOOMSCAPE
A gorgeous fake plant
Credit: WEST ELM

A gorgeous fake plant

Best For The Plant Killer

Not all of us have a green thumb, and that's totally OK — we're all well-intentioned here. This faux plant requires no care, and will look great in the corner of your living room. 
Buying Options
$199 from WEST ELM
Monthly plant shipments
Credit: THE SILL

Monthly plant shipments

Best For The Plant Obsessed

If you're the type of person who raids the plant section at Trader Joe's on the regular, try The Sill's subscription service instead. Every month, they'll ship you a beautiful plant that you can nurse from seed to full-green adult. The planters are gorgeous, too. 
Buying Options
$35 from THE SILL
A personal herb garden
Credit: AEROGARDEN

A personal herb garden

Best For Foodies

Confined to a studio apartment? You too can also be the proud owner of an herb garden thanks to AeroGarden. The device includes a gourmet seed kit, LED grow lights, and a control panel that helps you check in on plant needs. Similar to the Miracle-Gro, but better suited for a countertop or window sill.
Buying Options
$149.95 from AMAZON Amazon Prime
A moss ball kit
Credit: THE SILL

A moss ball kit

Best For An Eclectic Taste

While most of us are hanging up faux ivy leaves in our bathrooms, some plant people have different tastes. This fuzzy moss ball is sure to make someone's day (just make sure of that before you get one for them). 
Buying Options
$25 from THE SILL
A frickin' Venus Flytrap
Credit: JOELSCARNIVOROUSPLANTS

A frickin' Venus Flytrap

Best For Thrill-seekers

This one is kind of spooky, but if you know someone with more offbeat tastes (or who adores "Little Shop of Horrors," then this a great, unique gift they won't soon forget.  
Buying Options
$23.39 from AMAZON
Dick peppers
Credit: FIREBOX

Dick peppers

Best Gag Gift

What more is there to say?
Buying Options
$12.99 from FIREBOX
A very smol terrarium
Credit: FIREBOX

A very smol terrarium

Best For Small Spaces

Not everyone has a gigantic window sill that they can fit an entire plant nursery. If that's the case, get them one of these lil' terrariums — no watering or care required. 
Buying Options
$7.99 from FIREBOX
A Baby Groot Chia Pet
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A Baby Groot Chia Pet

Best For Mcu Buffs

Ch-ch-ch-chia! This Baby Groot Chia Pet is a great gift for the Marvel fan in your life (unfortunately, no, it doesn't dance). 
Buying Options
$19.98 from AMAZON Amazon Prime
Hunky plant guys calendar
Credit: FIREBOX

Hunky plant guys calendar

Best For The Mildly Horny Gardener

It's not a plant, but plant-adjacent, at least. Gardening has never looked so good — plus, each new month will bring some super-helpful growing tips and no shortage of eye candy.
Buying Options
$12.99 from FIREBOX
A mushroom log
Credit: UNCOMMONGOODS

A mushroom log

Best For The Umami Appreciator

The best kind of farm-to-table cuisine is the kind that you can grow at home. This mushroom log will supply you with delicious shiitakes that you can use to bring more variety to your cooking. 
A glorious garden hose
Credit: GARDEN GLORY

A glorious garden hose

Best For Someone With An Actual Garden

The Gucci bag of garden hoses, the Garden Glory Gold Digger is perfect for those who want to show off a bit while they tend to their crops. Eat your heart out, neighbors. 
A fancy watering can
Credit: KIKKERLAND

A fancy watering can

Best For The Classic Plant Caretaker

Nurture your plants in style with this vintage-looking watering can, complete with an easy-pour nozzle and an aesthetic that'll fill any room with cool, retro vibes.
Buying Options
$34.95 from AMAZON Amazon Prime
A grow light
Credit: MODERN SPROUT

A grow light

Best For Someone With Limited Windows

Modern Sprout's Grow Bar employs full-spectrum LEDs for natural white light that brightens your space while providing nourishment to leafy greens. Make use of its timers and low-to-high light settings for extra customization. (It comes bundled with mounting equipment, by the way.)
A plant mister
Credit: URBAN OUTFITTERS

A plant mister

Best For A Quick Spruce-up

Give ferns and moss an energizing spritz in between soaks using this chic, antique-inspired mister.
A Nike Air Max planter
Credit: BODEGA ROSE / MASHABLE PHOTO COMPOSITE

A Nike Air Max planter

Best For The Hypebeast

If the plant owner in your life also spends a lot of their time waiting in line for new drops at the Supreme store, they'll probably appreciate this one. 
A pair of herb scissors
Credit: WILLIAMS SONOMA

A pair of herb scissors

Best For Garden-to-table Food Prep

A must-have for people with herb gardens. Pick your herbs, chop them up, and chuck them in the pan. Voilà — instant flavor (or just a nice garnish).
A plant monitor system
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A plant monitor system

Best For The Clueless Plant Parent

Track water, light, fertilizer, and temperature levels all in one place. With the device's companion app, you'll always be in the loop on the state of your little green friends. 
Buying Options
$14.95 from AMAZON Amazon Prime
Plant nutrients
Credit: MODERN SPROUT

Plant nutrients

Best For A Little Extra Something

Ensure healthy plant growth just a few drops at a time. Use the "grow" formula to support vegetative growth, and "bloom" for fruiting and flowering botanicals. Made only from natural sources of essential minerals.
A self-watering tool
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A self-watering tool

Best For The Forgetful Gardener

It's hard to forget to water your plants when you have a tool that'll do it for you. Just fill the globe with water, then insert it right into your plant's soil. It'll keep plants sufficiently hydrated, and look good doing it. 
Buying Options
$14.95 from AMAZON Amazon Prime
Just some dirt
Credit: THE SILL

Just some dirt

Best For The Beginner

Everyone (and every plant) has to start somewhere.
Buying Options
$12 from THE SILL
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Dylan Haas
Lead Shopping Reporter

Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, pets, fitness, sleep, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

When he's not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on X at @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected].


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