17 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers (2025)
- Plant lovers seem like an easy gift-giving target - just buy them a plant, right?
- Despite having a mental catalog of a recipient's existing houseplants, knowing what they don't have doesn't guarantee you know what they have space for, or what kind of...
- Generally, the most thoughtful gifts either complement the plants someone already has or help them with plant care.
The Best Gifts for Plant Lovers (2025)
Plant lovers seem like an easy gift-giving target – just buy them a plant, right? Not necessarily.
Despite having a mental catalog of a recipient’s existing houseplants, knowing what they don’t have doesn’t guarantee you know what they have space for, or what kind of potting mix or pot they’d prefer. As a reviewer of indoor hydroponic gardens for WIRED and a plant parent of nearly 30 years, I’ve learned this firsthand.
Generally, the most thoughtful gifts either complement the plants someone already has or help them with plant care. However, if you’re confident a new plant is desired, we’ve included recommendations from reputable mail-order companies, including options like a lucky jade plant and a fruit-bearing tree.
More Gift Guides from WIRED: Explore our other gift guides, including WIRED’s complete gift guide collection, gifts for Bird Lovers, Gifts for Coworkers, Gifts for Book Lovers, and the Best Flower Delivery Services.
This guide was last updated on December 20, 2025, to include new gifts from LetPot and ferry-Morse, and to ensure all links and prices are current.
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