What to get for someone who loves plants
For the green-thumbed person in your life.
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Dylan Haas
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Dylan Haas
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Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, laptops, fitness, 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.
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Breathe some green into your space.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, laptops, fitness, 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.
