Your plant-loving friend cannot stop talking about wanting another plant, but not knowing what to get. You’d love to gift a houseplant, but how do you choose?
When choosing a plant for someone else, take lifestyle into consideration. Need non-toxic plants safe for pets? Chronically forgetful, so needs a plant that can withstand missed watering? Obsessed with taking care of plants and needs a new challenge, like a rare plant? Whatever the situation, we’re here with some recommendations for the perfect giftable plants.
Pet-Friendly Plants
- Christmas Cactus
- African Violets
- Peperomia
- Tillandsia, aka Air Plants
- Bird’s Nest Fern
Easy Care Plants (Infrequent Watering)
- Snake Plant
- ZZ Plant
- Pothos
- Succulents
- Lithops
Plants For Your Sunniest Spots
- String of Pearls
- Jade Plant
- Aloe Vera
- Croton
- Fiddle Leaf Fig
Plants For Your Indirect Sunlit Areas
- Bromeliad
- Maidenhair Fern
- Peace Lily
- Monstera Deliciosa
- Aglaonema Silver Queen
Rare Plants
- Philodendron Mamei
- Philodendron White Wizard
- Philodendron Pink Princess
- Monstera Dubia
- Syngonium Three Kings
When in doubt, go with a Pothos. They’re extremely easy-care, capable of tolerating underwatering and all levels of light. They look amazing on an office desk or a bookshelf, and there are tons of varieties to choose from. Don’t forget to pair it with a piece of pottery!
Happy gifting!