33 Fun, Useful Presents for Your Favorite Plant Parents (2024)

Whether they grow houseplants, herbs, or fresh veggies, the plant parents in your life are always hard at work keeping their children happy. But finding a gift that’ll slot into their busy schedule (water, repot, repeat) can be tricky. Sure, you could give them a new addition to their indoor or outdoor jungle—or you could venture outside the usual green, leafy box.

The best gifts for plant lovers make it easy for them to tend their gardens. We found helpful, unique presents they’ll love opening, like a chic watering can that’s as pretty as it is functional and luxe leather gloves to protect their hands. Shop our favorites below, loved by SELF editors and tons of plant-savvy reviewers alike.

For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2024.

Modern Sprout Rooted Plantable Scented Candle

A not-so-basic candle can brighten up their space—and this pick is really two gifts in one. After enjoying 42 hours of burn time, your giftee can repurpose the ceramic container as a pot: The candle kit comes with herb or flower seeds (your choice) for them to cultivate.

Lego Icons Orchid Set

With this set, your recipient can build a lifelike orchid that has posable stems, blossoms, roots, and leaves. At over a foot tall, the final product would look lovely on their windowsill or on their desk—and it doesn’t have to be watered, which even a seasoned gardener can appreciate.

Jiggy Bathing with Flowers Puzzle

A punchy, plant-themed, 800-piece jigsaw puzzle will keep them busy. This one also comes with a tube of glue, so they can proudly hang the final picture up when they’re finished.

Plant Animal Decorations

They’ll love decking their pothos and peperomias out with these brass animals. They’re budget-friendly (about $10 each—perfect for stocking stuffers) and have bendable feet, so they can hang off or cling onto most stems and branches.

Happy Houseplant Deck

No, it’s not tarot: On the back of every illustrated card in the Happy Houseplant Deck, your giftee will find detailed care instructions and fun facts about 50 different flora varieties. There’s also a short guide with answers to common houseplant problems, like brown leaves and slow growth.

Aerogarden Harvest Elite

Snag this high-tech countertop planter for your friend or family member who spends almost as much time in the kitchen as they do in the garden. It comes with six types of herb seeds and has a built-in LED grow light (so their new plants will thrive, even in a dark corner). The best part? The sprouts grow in water—no messy soil necessary.

Ototo Blossom Flower Frog

Flower frogs are a cute, easy way to display houseplant propragations or blooms. This dishwasher-safe set includes two sizes and will blend in with almost any decor. Our tip: Pair them with fresh flowers—you can’t go wrong.

Homesick In the Garden Candle

I love Homesick candles for their sleek glass vessels and super-unique scents. In the Garden combines notes of bergamot, lavender, tomato vines, and cedarwood for a fresh, summery vibe. Also nice: They burn for 60 to 80 hours (way longer than some other candles).

Ban.do Plant Mister Fish In a Bag

Every plant parent needs a reliable mister. Some plants (like ferns) require a good spritz regularly, while others in dry climates will appreciate the extra H2O every once in a while. We can’t get enough of this charming ceramic design, made to look like a carnival fish in a plastic bag.

Plantagotchi AI Smart Planter

Is the new indoor gardener in your life frequently fretting over water and light levels? The Plantagotchi has built-in sensors that can detect changes in moisture, temperature, and more. The adorable face on the front also changes expressions to let them know when their sprouts need tending to.

Jenny Lemons Large Rainbow Chard Hair Clip

Amateur and advanced gardeners will get a kick out of a handmade, hand-painted Swiss chard hair clip. Veggies not their thing? There’s an equally cute and functional strawberry clip too.

Modern Sprout Growframe

A stunning, minimalist planter will help them show their leafy littles off with pride almost anywhere in their home thanks to the built-in LED grow light. When paired with the Modern Sprout app, your giftee will get access to specific timer recommendations based on how much sun their plants need—it literally does the work for them.

Barebones Living Classic Leather Work Gloves

Gardening gloves are a sure bet: “You can never have too many!” in one SELF editor’s opinion. This leather pair is adjustable at the wrist and lined with soft fabric, making them comfy and protective.

Stained Glass Suncatchers Propagation Wall Tubes

Air plants, cut flowers, and leafy propagations would all look cute in these petite suncatchers. Grab two or three to add a pop to their plain walls or windows.

Steele Canvas Garden Utility Tote Bag

Whether their garden is in their apartment, their backyard, or on their balcony, they can bring this roomy tote bag along to keep all of their plant tending essentials in one place. It’s handmade to order and has eight pockets on the outside, so they’ll always be able to find their tools when they need them.

Urban Outfitters Jacquard Fleece Throw Blanket

Just as warm as it is stylish, this fleecy floral throw blanket has a handy pocket—when they’re snuggled up underneath, it can hold their current paperback or Kindle of choice. Later, they can fold the blanket up into the pocket and tuck it away (a win for studio apartment-dwelling plant parents everywhere).

Plants Beanie

When the temperature drops, they’ll reach for this beanie to show off their plant parent pride while keeping their head warm. And since black goes with everything, they’ll get plenty of use out of it.

Original Earthlings Sitting Pot

With little arms and legs and a small smile, this is one of the cutest pots we’ve ever seen. It’s plastic, so you don’t have to worry about it shattering during shipping, and it has a removable stopper for drainage. They can set it on the edge of a windowsill or bookshelf—anywhere that could use a little pick-me-up.

Kate Spade New York Garden Kneeler and Gardening Gloves

A thick foam kneeling pad adds cushioning for weeding sessions, while cotton gloves will keep dirt, thorns, and pests at bay—all in a cute polka-dot print, to boot.

Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears

One SELF editor swears by these stainless steel shears for snipping dead leaves and cutting propagations. The non-slip handles and rust-resistant blades will ensure your recipient can safely prune their rose bushes, orchids, and other plants—no more sawing at thick stems with kitchen scissors (I speak from experience).

Monstera Leaf Throw Pillow Covers

For your friend who’s decking their new home out with all kinds of greenery, is there a better housewarming present than some cute pillow covers? One SELF editor recommends this set, which is embroidered with monstera leaves and would look right at home on their patio or living room sofa.

DIY Terrarium Kit

This kit comes with everything they need to design their own terrarium from scratch. Instead of live plants, it includes different kinds of moss, flowers, and ferns that don’t need light or water—so even your friend with a not-so-green thumb can get in on the fun.

Conscious Step Socks That Plant Trees

Soft cotton fabric? Check. Cute leafy pattern? Check. Made by a company that plants trees with Trees for the Future? Also check—making these socks a present that you and your giftee can feel good about.

Portable Seat With Garden Tools Organizer

Weeding beds, pruning bushes, and harvesting herbs will be much easier with this lightweight seat by their side. It comes with a set of five gardening tools, plus straps to store them, and has a zippered compartment underneath for everything else they like to keep nearby.

More Plants Please Boxy Crusher Tee

They can wear their plant pride on their sleeve when they slip this tee on. It’s slightly cropped and pre-washed, with a soft, relaxed fit that’s perfect for hitting the farmer’s market to find some new plants on the weekends.

Puffy Picnic Blanket

It’s sort of floraly, it definitely has tomatoes on it—this slightly unconventional picnic blanket is perfect for the maximalist plant parent in your life.

2025 Wall Calendar

Each page in this calendar features beautifully illustrated birth month flowers, like carnations for January and poppies for August. It’s part planner, part wall art (not to mention “lovely and whimsical,” according to one reviewer).

Plant Lovers Club Embroidered Crewneck

Sure, they’re already a member of the plant lovers club—but isn’t it fun to say it with a sweatshirt? This one is half cotton, half polyester, and embroidered with a cute houseplant.

Flower Shop Doormat

Get them one step closer to their dream of owning (or living in) a flower shop with a bright, slightly Parisian welcome mat.

Mackenzie-Childs Check It Out Watering Can

Watering cans are a dime a dozen, but this Mackenzie-Childs version has an ultramodern design that sets it apart. It’s a statement piece and a plant-care staple.

Horti Plant Subscription

If they’ve been dropping hints that their indoor jungle just isn’t growing fast enough, hook them up with a Horti subscription. Rare species, full beginners kits—the brand carries it all, so you’re sure to find a mix of varieties they’ll love.

Geometric Urn Planter with Stand

A bold, concrete planter sitting in a metal stand makes a chic present for a minimalist plant mom or dad. “Anyone would love it,” one plant-savvy SELF editor says.

Let’s Get Cozy Gift Set

They take such great care of their plants, so get them a gift that’ll remind them they need some TLC too. Inside this box, they’ll find hot cocoa mix, two mugs, fluffy socks, matches, a candle—and, of course, a plant (of the succulent variety).

How We Picked These Products

To find the best gifts for plant parents, we polled SELF staffers with green thumbs for recommendations and browsed the latest products from brands like Amazon, The Sill, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters. We also read hundreds of customer reviews to make sure the presents on our list are fun to open and truly worth the money.

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