Gifts for Plant Lovers (and People Who Keep Killing Plants)
Plant people fall into two groups: the ones with a jungle, and the ones who keep killing pothos. Good news: this list works for both.
Some of these help plants survive. Some are just fun.
- Top pick
XLUX Soil Moisture Meter
One of the most common ways houseplants die is overwatering. Stick this in the soil and it tells you if the plant actually needs water. No batteries.
Best for: the serial plant killer.
Check price on Amazon GooingTop Clip-On Grow Light
A clip-on grow light with a bendy neck and timer. Keeps plants happy in dark corners and through winter.
Check price on AmazonIridescent Self-Watering Globes
Rainbow glass bulbs that slowly water plants while you're away. Pretty enough to leave in all the time.
Check price on AmazonRenmxj Plant Propagation Station
Glass bulbs in a wooden stand for growing cuttings in water. Watching the roots grow is weirdly satisfying.
Check price on AmazonGlass Plant Mister Bottle
A pretty glass spray bottle for misting plants. Looks nice enough to leave out on the shelf.
Check price on AmazonBack to the Roots Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit
Open the box, mist it, and real oyster mushrooms grow out of the side in about 10 days. You can cook them. A fun kitchen science project.
Check price on AmazonBonsai Tree Starter Kit (5 Trees)
Grow 5 kinds of bonsai trees from seed. It's a slow project, which is kind of the point.
Check price on AmazonLevitating Plant Pot
A plant pot that floats and slowly spins above a magnetic base. A real conversation starter. It holds small plants only, like succulents or air plants.
Check price on AmazonCeramic Frog Plant Pot
A small handmade ceramic frog that holds a succulent. Has a drainage hole, which matters.
Check price on AmazonGenuine Fred Monstera Leaf Sponge
A kitchen sponge shaped like a monstera leaf. The only plant they can't kill.
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Before you buy
Not sure what plants they have? The moisture meter, grow light and mister work with almost anything.
For beginners, pair a gadget with an easy plant like a pothos or snake plant from a local nursery.