Gift guide
Houseplant gifts for the plant lady in your life
Pick a budget and who you are buying for. The list shrinks to the gifts that fit.
I earn a commission when you buy through these links. It costs you nothing extra. Every gift here comes from The Sill, which ships plants to the lower 48 US states. Prices are "from" prices, checked November 8, 2026.
From $8
Ceramic gift message pops
A little ceramic sign that tucks into the soil. Turns any plant into a gift.
From $20
Self-watering plant globes
Glass globes that water the soil slowly. Handy for a friend who travels.
From $20
Leaf care spray
Cleans dust off the leaves. A stocking stuffer for someone with a lot of big-leaf plants.
From $39
Norfolk Island pine
A living Christmas tree that stays a houseplant all year. Give it bright light. Safe around cats and dogs.
From $39
Olive tree
A tree for a very sunny window. Best for someone with a south window to spare.
From $50
Digital gift card
Arrives by email. The safe pick for someone who already owns everything green.
From $59
Aglaonema 'Wishes'
Pink and green leaves. It forgives low light and missed waterings.
From $59
Peace lily
White flowers and dark leaves. It droops when thirsty, so it tells you when to water.
From $69
Plant of the Month Club
A new plant every month. The gift for the person who says they have no room and buys more anyway.
From $69
Money tree
A braided trunk and glossy leaves. Safe around cats and dogs.
From $69
Snake plant 'Laurentii'
The hardest houseplant to kill. Low light is fine.
From $69
Parlor palm
A soft, leafy palm for a dim room. Safe around cats and dogs.
From $69
Rattlesnake calathea
Wavy leaves with dark spots. Needs steady water. Safe around cats and dogs.
From $69
Ponytail palm
A fat trunk that stores water, so it handles neglect. Safe around cats and dogs.
From $69
Red prayer plant
Red-veined leaves that fold up at night. Safe around cats and dogs.
From $69
Small double orchid
Flowers for weeks. Safe around cats and dogs.
From $69
Philodendron 'Brasil'
A lime-striped vine that trails off a shelf. Easy and fast.
From $79
ZZ plant
Shiny leaves that look fake. Goes weeks without water.
From $99
Meyer lemon
Real lemons indoors, for someone with a bright south window.
From $109
Bird of paradise
Big paddle leaves. A statement plant for a bright corner.
From $139
Large double orchid
Two flower spikes in one pot. Safe around cats and dogs.
Nothing fits both. Try a different budget.
How to pick a plant for someone else
Ask about their windows before you buy. A plant that needs sun dies in a dark apartment. When you do not know, pick a snake plant, ZZ plant, or parlor palm. All three handle low light.
Ask about pets. Cats chew plants. The gifts marked pet safe are safe for cats and dogs. The ones marked toxic are not.
For someone who already has a jungle, skip the plant. Give the Plant of the Month Club or a gift card, so they choose what fits their space.
New to plants yourself? Start with the plant guides.