The Ultimate Plant Gift Guide
The holidays are nearly upon us and we're here to help you get the perfect gift for every person on your list! Plants make wonderful, meaningful gifts. Read more about the reasons why in our recent post. Now let's get to the gift guide!
Low Maintenance Plant Gifts
Have a loved one that's new to plants? Or a friend that's always on the go? Low maintenance plants make a wonderful gift to those who are new to plant care as well as those with busy lifestyles.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is the king of easy-to-care-for plants. It is easy to grow and extremely resilient. There are also quite a few varieties to choose from. You can't go wrong with gifting this hearty plant!
Aloe Vera
While all plants provide us with a measure of health benefits, aloe vera is nature's healing powerhouse. Aside from having antiseptic and moisturizing properties the aloe is also a very easy plant to care for. It thrives at room temperature in indirect light and only needs to be watered when its soil is completely dry. Give someone you care for the healing beauty of the aloe vera plant.
Spider Plant
The spider plant has been shown to improve air quality and humidity. This vibrant plant will improve the air in your gift recipient's home while only needing minimal care. The spider plant also produces many "spiderettes" that can be cut from the main plant and given to others!
Pothos
Easy to care for and propagate, pothos makes a wonderful plant gift that keeps giving. This plant is so easy to care for that it can even grow without soil! Your loved one can keep their pothos plant potted in soil or place it in a glass vase with water. These plants grow long vines with bright green leaves that will brighten up your loved one's life.
Plant Gifts for Greenthumbs
Although plants are great gifts for anyone, they're even more perfect for the plant lover in your life. It can be tougher to pick out a plant gift for the seasoned greenthumb, however. Let's go over a few great choices.
Air Plants
Air plants or tillandsia are versatile and add a unique touch to any space. You can make any display you can imagine with these stunning plants. They do however require a bit more care than the average plant. They need to be removed from where they are displayed to be soaked and dried. The extra effort is well worth it for the artistic greenthumbs on your gift list.
Carnivorous Monkey Cup Plant
That's right, this plant is carnivorous! The monkey cup plant (nepenthes) requires periodic feeding (small insects) and plenty of light to thrive. As these are tropical plants in nature, high humidity is essential. This plant is sure to surprise and delight adventurous greenthumbs.
Boston Fern
The boston fern is a beautiful plant that makes every space it's in a verdant paradise. It does require a greenthumb, however. Keeping this plant in a humid environment or misting it frequently are necessary to keep its fronds growing long and lush. Give the greenthumb on your list this fern and make their home a true urban jungle.
Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa is sure to be a hit with the plant lovers on your list. This quirky plant has holes resembling swiss cheese (it's also known as the cheese plant). Its unique leaves however only flourish and develop their pattern if the plant is being cared for properly. Bring the rainforests of Central America to your loved one by gifting them this unique plant.
Dragon Tree
The dragon tree is an elegant plant with this long, slender leaves. It can require a greenthumb to care for however as it is sensitive to temperature changes. Overwatering and underwatering can cause the leaves to fall off or wilt. When cared for properly this beauty grows to become the statement piece of any home.
Crowd-pleasing Plant Gifts
Still not sure what plant to gift someone? Here are a few ideas that any recipient is sure to love.
Lucky Bamboo
Lucky bamboo has been a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for thousands of years. It is also very resilient and low maintenance. Add some good vibes to your loved ones' homes by gifting them a lucky bamboo plant.
Succulents
Who doesn't love succulents? These popular plants are beautiful and drought resistant. They make a wonderful gift for your loved one to have in their home or to brighten up their office.
Herb Garden
Why not give a dual gift? This candle/ceramic pot duo becomes the perfect place to plant an herb garden after the candle has melted. Your loved one will enjoy the soft light and fragrance of the candle and then have fun planting their own basil. The kit includes organic Genovese basil seeds, soilless grow medium, plant food, activated carbon and instructions for success.
The Gift of Giving
The perfect stocking stuffer for everyone on your list is a tree. That's right, a tree. When you purchase a tree kit, more trees are planted in developing nations. This creates sustainable livelihoods for the local communities. Give your loved one tree seeds for their own home and improve the lives of others across the globe.