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Gifts for plant lovers: 25 of the best plant gifts to buy for Christmas 2022
By Lauren Geall
3 years ago
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Wondering what to buy the plant lover in your life for Christmas? From a DIY terrarium kit to the must-have accessories, here’s our guide to the best plant gifts for 2022.
No matter how many people you have to buy for this Christmas, chances are one of them is a plant lover.
Not only did many people fall in love with looking after houseplants during lockdown, but the growing number of studies highlighting the mental and physical health benefits of plants has led more of us to add a few leafy friends to our home.
Luckily, this surge in interest surrounding plants and their care has also led to a surge in products catering to every aspect of plant ownership – from detailed care guides to aesthetic watering cans and misting bottles.
And beyond these dedicated items, there are plenty of plant-related gifts you can buy too, including plant-themed prints, jewellery and edible treats.
The only problem? With so many brilliant online plant shops and independent boutiques available to buy from these days, it can be hard to decide upon the perfect gift for the plant lover in your life.
So, to help you sort through all the wonderful potential gifts out there, we’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite gifts for plant lovers for Christmas 2022 – perfect for surprising your green-fingered friends.
Urban Outfitters Mini Houseplant Tools
Make their houseplant care regime a little easier with the help of these mini houseplant tools from Urban Outfitters.
As functional as they are adorable, this set of three tools will give them everything they need to tend to their plants’ soil.
POTR 18cm Celery Cord Pot
POTR’s self-watering, origami-style pots may look and sound cool, but it’s the story behind them that makes them extra special.
Described as “the world’s most sustainable plant pot”, POTR’s pots are made from recycled polypropylene and recycled cotton that would otherwise have ended up in landfill.
Leafage Big Mama Terrarium Kit
This DIY terrarium kit from Leafage contains everything they need to create their very own self-sustained miniature garden from home, including three tropical plants, moss and a care guide.
Not only will they add three more plants to their collection, but they’ll also be able to get creative while getting their hands dirty, too. What’s not to love about that?
Bubblegum Stuff Ltd Plant Life Support
Going away on holiday can be stressful when you’re a plant parent, but this ingenious watering gadget from Bubblegum Stuff Ltd makes life a whole lot easier.
Simply fill up the water bag, set up the flow and hook it into the soil and it’ll keep a plant hydrated for up to seven days. The fact that it’s incredibly adorable is an added bonus.
Shop Bubblegum Stuff Ltd Plant Life Support at The Drop, £13.95
LEGO Orchid Set
Keep them busy over the Twixmas period with this intricate orchid LEGO set, which doubles as the perfect decoration for an office or living room.
Comprised of 608 individual pieces, the set combines to create a lifelike orchid ‘plant’ complete with six fully grown flowers and wandering aerial roots.
Seedball Bee Mix Tin
This wildflower seed tin from Seedball is the perfect stocking filler for the plant lover in your life. Inside of the tin you’ll find 20 seed balls, each of which contain approximately 30 bee-friendly wildflower seeds.
Plus, they work in window boxes, balcony pots, garden beds and wildlife gardens, so they’ll be able to use them no matter how much space they’ve got.
Patch Plants Elephant Ear Plant
This eye-catching elephant ear plant from Patch Plants would make a great addition to any houseplant collection.
With its zebra-striped stems, huge leaves and easy-care nature, any plant lover would be happy to unwrap this baby.
Dyke & Dean Plant Mister
As stylish as it is functional, this plant mister from Dyke and Dean is proof that plant care items don’t have to be boring.
Perfect for boosting the humidity levels around their plants (something that’s key for keeping them happy and healthy), this mister comes in a variety of colours, including copper and gold.
Mind The Cork Planter
This beautiful planter from Mind The Cork makes the perfect gift for a plant-loving friend looking to minimise their impact on the environment.
Not only does the harvesting of cork not require the trees to be cut down (maintaining wildlife diversity as a result), it is also biodegradable, renewable and recyclable, so you can buy in the knowledge that this planter is both eco-friendly and eye-catching.
Another Studio Houseplant Care Cards
Give the gift of happy plants with this set of houseplant care cards from Another Studio.
With tips ranging from the ins and outs of watering and navigating light levels to preventing root rot and identifying common problems, these cards have all the info they’ll need to grow happy plants.
Shop Another Studio Houseplant Care Cards at Not On The High Street, £14
Plantsmith Houseplant Care Bundle
Get them ready for growing season (March to September) with Plantsmith’s Houseplant Care Bundle. Designed to help feed and protect indoor plants while they grow new leaves and flowers, this bundle consists of two products – a Fortifying Houseplant Tonic to boost and nourish growth, and a Perfecting Houseplant Care Mist to revitalise and protect.
It’s the ideal gift for any plant parent looking to take their plants to the next level.
Haws Sage Watering Can
Every plant lover needs a good watering can, and this beautiful one from Haws ticks all the right boxes.
Handcrafted and built to last with a non-drip spout, the glossy sage finish on this one-pint version makes it the perfect accessory for anyone with a growing houseplant collection.
Bam Botanics String of Hearts with Hand Painted Pot and Saucer
Pots don’t come any prettier than this hand-painted geometric number from Bam Botanics, which comes with a string of hearts plant.
The string of hearts’ easy-care nature makes this the perfect gift for someone looking to start a houseplant collection.
Shop Bam Botanics String Of Hearts With Hand Painted Pot & Saucer at The Drop, £28.50
Leaf Envy Plant Subscription Box
Give them the gift which keeps on giving with this classic plant subscription from Leaf Envy.
The perfect option for anyone looking to grow their plant collection, each box in the monthly subscription comes with a trending houseplant, detailed care card and a stunning planter to match.
Kate Sampson Houseplant Print
This beautiful houseplant print from artist Kate Sampson would make a great addition to any room.
Featuring illustrations of popular houseplants including the rubber plant, cast iron plant and devil’s ivy, this print is the perfect gift for the plant lover who seems to have everything.
Shop Kate Sampson Houseplant A3 Print from Red Gate Arts at Etsy, from £25
Beards & Daisies Monstera Deliciosa
If there’s one plant every plant lover needs in their collection, it’s a swiss cheese plant (or monstera deliciosa, if you want to be fancy).
Famed for its fenestrated leaves and bright green colour, this small plant from Beards & Daisies provides them with the opportunity to watch their leafy friend grow.
Biscuiteers Cactus Letterbox Biscuits
For the plant lover that’s already got everything, these cactus and succulent biscuits from Biscuiteers are a fun and tasty twist on the plant-themed gift.
The biscuits are lemon flavoured and come presented in a hand illustrated gift box, where they’ll remain fresh for up to three months (if they last past Christmas day, that is).
Conservatory Archives Mix Of Rare Succulents
This unique selection of rare succulents from independent plant shop Conservatory Archives is a great place to start if you’re not sure which plants they own.
Choose from a mix of five or eight plants and the shop will send you a curated selection of rare and eye-catching succulents for them to enjoy.
The Leaf Supply Guide To Creating Your Indoor Jungle
This book from Australian plant shop owners Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan is jam-packed with stunning photographs and useful tips to help anyone transform their home into an indoor jungle.
Alongside being a useful source of information for any plant parent, this beautiful book would make a great addition to any coffee table.
Shop The Leaf Supply Guide To Creating Your Indoor Jungle at Bookshop, £25
Leaf Envy Propagation Station
If your green-fingered friend is interested in learning more about the growing process, they’ll love this propagation station from Leaf Envy.
Available in white, black and pink, the kit comes with a glass test-tube for them to pop in their plant cuttings and a how-to guide with step-by-step instructions on how to propagate.
Needle And Stem Bonsai Embroidery Kit
Keep your friends busy with this plant-themed embroidery set from Needle and Stem.
Not only does the kit come with everything you need to create the pictured design – including a bamboo embroidery hoop and felt for finishing off the back – it also includes a design-specific guide and exclusive access to the Needle and Stem YouTube channel, which boasts a selection of tutorials and tips for getting more out of your kit.
The Terracotta Herbs Company Starter Kit
For a plant-related gift with a difference, try this adorable kit from the Terracotta Herbs Company, which comes with everything they’ll need to grow a selection of herbs for use in cooking.
Although the kit comes with three terracotta pots, each set comes with a selection of 6 different types of herbs (basil, parsley, coriander, dill, chives and peppermint), so you can take your pick of which ones you want to grow or buy three more pots to complete your herb collection.
Shop Terracotta Herbs Kit at The Terracotta Herbs Company, £36
Sarora Knots Light Lavender Macrame Plant Hanger
Add a new dimension to their plant collection with this unique handmade plant hanger from Sarora Knots.
Styed against 70s macrame and designed to fit a medium sized pot, this hanger is the perfect opportunity for them to upgrade the look of one of their existing pots.
Shop Light Lavender Macrame Plant Hanger at Sarora Knots, £20
The Little Botanical Begonia Maculata
Easy to care for and fantastic to look at, the begonia maculata (or polka dot begonia, as it is also known) would make a great addition to any houseplant collection.
We love how the eye-catching polka dot detail on the leaves contrasts with their red undersides to create a look that’s suitably festive.
Mica Peet Gold Monstera Leaf Necklace
Immortalise their love for all things botanical with this gold monstera leaf necklace from Mica Peet.
Also available in both hoop and dangle earrings, we think this design would make the perfect addition to any plant lover’s jewellery collection.
Shop Monstera Leaf Necklace by Mica Peet at Not On The High Street, £28
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