50 Genius Gifts That Plant Lovers Will ACTUALLY Appreciate—Yes, Including More Plants

Associate Shopping Editor Janae McKenzie swears by this plant food to keep her Hawaiian orchid happy. A few drops of these every few weeks produce brilliant, fragrant blooms they’ll love to show off.

An unfortunate symptom of being a plant parent is dealing with critters, but these sticky traps make them easy to handle. The compostable strips come with their own cute case, and you can place them on the inside of a plant pot, so they’re not an eyesore.

This showstopping fern is low-light friendly, so even the basement apartment dweller in your friend group can enjoy it. It brightens up the space, and it’s pet-friendly, so it’s safe for any curious furry friends.

Self-watering globes like these are a huge help for any plant owner who has to travel often. You simply fill them up before your trip, and it slowly drips the water the plants need into the soil over time.

It’s no easy task getting on your hands and knees to take care of stubborn weeds. Protect your loved ones’ hands with these surprisingly cute weeder gloves.

If your loved one spends every walk together identifying wildflowers, give them a way to keep them forever. This mini flower press allows them to collect flowers they see on the path, press and preserve them as beautiful decor.

McKenzie also swears by Rosy Soil for all of her repotting needs. It’s not just about the dirt; this gift box comes with soil scoops, a leaf duster, and a watering bulb, so your houseplant is in great hands.

Bring the herb garden of their dreams to an urban windowsill with the Auk Mini 2. The upgraded indoor garden has a stylish wooden base that blends in with your decor, but grows lush greens and herbs in no time.

Propagating is an affordable way to make your plant collection even bigger, but the water rooting process can take a long time. A few drops of this in their water cuttings, and they’ll see healthy root systems growing ASAP.

Air plants don’t need soil to thrive, so they’re easy to display anywhere in the home. These cherry wood planters look like playful swings and are great to hang in a window or on a blank wall for some spiky decor.

Each of these botanical kits grows a plant native to its National Park. So if they can’t make the trip out to Yosemite yet, they can still have some of the flora in their own home.

Yes, they can grow their own delicious mushrooms right off of this log. Rather than take chances with wild ones or overspend at the grocery store, their next stir-fry can be homegrown.

Imagine if flashcards were cool. This houseplant deck is illustrated like tarot cards, but each one comes with helpful info so you can find the perfect plants for your home. Pet safety, light requirements, watering schedules, and fun facts abound.

Up to 100 of the common herbs you’ll find growing in North America are available in this deck. So if they ever find themselves in the woods wondering if a plant is edible or should be harvested, this flashcard set will help them make the call.

What’s more exciting than an herb garnish or sprinkles? A few edible flowers gracing their newest treat. These colorful petals are perfect to spread across whatever cupcakes or cookies they’ve baked for the potluck.

This adorable, playful book helps you identify what kind of plant parent you are, and find your plant soulmate. It opens with the kind of quiz you’d find in ‘90s dating magazines, and leads you to the houseplant that best fits your needs.

This isn’t just any old candle. Yes, it has refreshing mint notes. But beyond that, while the soy wax melts away, you can plant the box itself to grow your own mint plant, so you can enjoy the fresh herbs long after the candle is gone.

Get this for the mixologist in your life. They’ll have a new appreciation for all the plants, seeds, herbs, and flowers that make up their favorite drinks. And they’ll leave with a few new recipes to test drive.