Gifts for plant lovers
Plant lovers usually have the plants. What they want is what helps them grow: better light, better pots and easier watering. A grow light, a handmade planter, a self-watering pot or a propagation station all make great gifts. Here are eight ideas from about $10 to $60.
The short list
- Handmade ceramic planter $30–60
- Full-spectrum grow light $25–50
- Self-watering planter $20–40
- Propagation station $20–35
- Indoor watering can $25–45
- Soil moisture meter $10–15
- A houseplant care book $20–30
- Pressed flower frame $25–50
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Handmade ceramic planter
Typically $30–60
Why it fits
Every plant person has a favorite plant stuck in a plastic nursery pot. A handmade planter with a drainage hole gives it the home it deserves.
Full-spectrum grow light
Typically $25–50
Why it fits
For the collector who’s run out of sunny windows. A grow light lets them keep plants in darker corners and through the winter.
Self-watering planter
Typically $20–40
Why it fits
For the plant lover who travels or forgets. A reservoir keeps the soil evenly moist for a week or more.
Propagation station
Typically $20–35
Why it fits
Growing new plants from cuttings is half the fun of the hobby. Glass tubes on a wooden stand make it pretty enough for a shelf.
Indoor watering can
Typically $25–45
Why it fits
A long, thin spout gets water to the soil, not the leaves. A nice metal can is a small luxury they’ll use every few days.
Soil moisture meter
Typically $10–15
Why it fits
Overwatering kills more houseplants than anything else. This cheap tool tells them when to water, and newer plant parents love it.
A houseplant care book
Typically $20–30
Why it fits
For the friend who wants to understand why a plant is unhappy, not just look it up. A good guide covers light, soil and pests.
Pressed flower frame
Typically $25–50
Why it fits
For the garden lover with no more room for pots. Real pressed flowers in glass are a plant that never needs watering.
Help the plants they already have
Most plant lovers have strong opinions about which plants they want next, so buying a plant for them is a gamble. Gifts that support their collection are a much safer bet: light, pots, water and know-how.
Check for pets
Lilies, pothos, monstera and many other common houseplants are toxic to cats or dogs. If your friend has pets and you do want to give a plant, choose a pet-safe one like a spider plant, a calathea or a Boston fern, or stick to accessories.
A note on size
Planters come in sizes by diameter. If you’re buying a pot for a particular plant, the new pot should be about one to two inches wider than the old one.
On Giver, friends can note pets, their home and what they already own, so these details are easy to check before you buy.
Questions people ask
Should I give a live plant as a gift?
Only if you know their light and their pets. Many popular houseplants are toxic to cats and dogs. Accessories like pots and lights avoid that problem.
What’s a good gift for someone with lots of plants?
Something that helps the plants they have: a grow light, a moisture meter or a handmade planter for a favorite.
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