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Gifts for the Plant Parent Who's Running Out of Windowsill Space
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items I'm a dedicated plant parent whose apartment looks more like a greenhouse every day. I've tried all the gadgets and gizmos, and I've learned that the best gifts are the ones that are both beautiful and genuinely useful. If you're shopping for someone...
This is the holy grail of grow lights. It looks like a high-end pendant light, not a weird purple science experiment. Perfect for keeping a beloved plant happy in a dark corner.
Aspect™ Gen 2 LED Growlight - Soltech
Pair this with any grow light to set an automatic schedule from their phone. It's a total game-changer for plant health and means they'll never forget to turn the lights on or off again.
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini
The #1 way to stop killing plants from overwatering. This little probe instantly tells you if the soil is wet or dry, taking all the guesswork out of their care routine. Every plant person needs one.
XLUX Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Water Monitor
Repotting in an apartment is MESSY. This waterproof tarp snaps together at the corners to contain all the dirt, making cleanup so much easier. A total lifesaver for their floors and their sanity.
The Sill Repotting Tarp
Yes, fancy soil is an amazing gift! This stuff is peat-free and packed with beneficial fungi and nutrients that cheap soil lacks. It's like a superfood smoothie for their plants.
Rosy Soil Indoor Potting Mix
Hilton Carter is the king of interior plant styling. This book is pure eye candy, but it's also packed with practical tips. It's the perfect coffee table book for them to flip through for inspiration.
Wild at Home: Style & Care for Plants - Carter
So many cool houseplants need humidity to thrive, and this is the easiest way to give it to them. It’s super quiet, has a large tank, and can be controlled from their phone. It's the secret to preventing those dreaded crispy brown leaf tips.
Levoit Classic 300S Smart Humidifier
Dusty leaves can't photosynthesize properly! This little kit has everything they need to keep foliage clean, healthy, and glossy. It feels like a little spa day for their plants and is packaged perfectly for a gift.
Plant Parent - Botanical Gift Box Set
For the person who loves tiny, detailed plants. This miniature tool set is perfect for working with succulents, cacti, or building a terrarium without making a huge mess or damaging delicate plants.
Minimalist Succulent Tool Kit
Give their climbing plants something beautiful to grab onto! A cool brass or wood trellis is way more stylish than a boring plastic stake and helps train plants like Hoyas and Monsteras to grow full and lush.
Brass Houseplant Trellis
This is pure aesthetics, but so lovely to use. It's perfect for giving a little humidity boost to ferns and other tropicals, and it looks like a vintage treasure sitting on the shelf next to their plants.
Threshold Glass and Metal Plant Mister
For the person who can always make room for just one more plant. A subscription box is the gift that keeps on giving, delivering a new, interesting plant in a chic ceramic planter right to their door each month.
Plant Of The Month Club Subscription Box
For when they physically can't fit any more plants, but still want more green in their space. A beautiful botanical art print from an independent artist is the next best thing. Society6 has literally thousands of options.
Botanical Art Prints, Framed & Recessed
A regular pot is great, but a quirky planter adds so much personality to a shelf. Anthropologie always has the most charming and unique designs, and these bust pots turn any string-of-pearls into dramatic, flowing hair.
Grecian Bust Pot | AnthroHome
Help them look the part! A sturdy, well-designed apron keeps their clothes clean during messy repotting sessions and has tons of clever pockets for holding pruners, a moisture meter, and their phone.
Food52 Five Two Ultimate Apron