The 14 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’ll Buy Ourselves (2025)

Ostensibly, transplanted people It should be easier to shop. Just get them a plant, right?

mistake. (Well, most of the time.) I review indoor hydroponic gardens for WIRED and have been a proud plant mama for nearly 30 years, so I can say that even if you have a mental catalog of all your recipient’s houseplants and know which ones they don’t have yet, you may not know what space they have available, or what type of substrate or pot they’d like to use.

In general, it’s safe to stick to gifts that remind them of the plants they have, or that will help them care for them. However, let’s assume you know beyond a reasonable doubt that your recipient will actually love a plant. In this case, we’ve included two mail-order options from companies we’ve tried and recommended, including a lucky jade plant and a fruit tree that bears edible fruit.

For more gift ideas, check out our other gift guides, including gifts for bird lovers, gifts for coworkers, gifts for book lovers, and the best flower delivery services.