A botanical gift guide for the plant lover in your life (Picture: QVC/Kimpton /Uncommongoods/Oxfam/WHSmith /Firebox/Red Candy)

2019 has undoubtedly been the year of the houseplant.

A festival dedicated entirely to houseplants took place in Lambeth’s Garden Museum in September and London hotel Leman Locke created three plant-filled studio suites the following month.

This obsession has been reflected on social media, with a surge in the use of plant-related hashtags on Instagram such as #plantsofinstagram (4.1million posts) and #urbanjungle (3.2million posts).

So, odds are you probably know somebody who loves plants.


Whether it’s a mate who can kill a cactus with a mere look or a relative with a lifelong green thumb, here are green treats to spoil them with this Christmas.



The cutest ceramic planters one can buy (Picture: The Present Finder)

Bring a pot of cute to a desk or window sill with these ceramic planters.

Ideal for growing herbs, cacti and orchids, these small pots come in a range of adorable styles.

Night in a plant-filled hotel room, from £180

Spend a mindful evening in Kimpton’s urban jungle (Picture: Kimpton)

To really treat someone, give the gift of a night in an indoor jungle, in the shape of a hotel suite.

The Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam features a lush plant wall that guests are invited to tend to and water during their stay.

BundleBerry succulent planters, £39.00

Faux succulent planters are great for those without a green thumb (Picture: QVC)

If you know someone who loves greenery, but doesn’t appreciate the plant care aspect, look no further than this pair of faux succulents.

These are available in four modern pot designs. The larger pots feature dark faux aloe plants, while the smaller ones contain sempervivum and kalanchoe-style faux succulents.

They look pretty darn real to us.

Llama chia planter, £15.99

Grow yourself one bushy little llama (Picture: Firebox)

This is the perfect crossover gift for the pal who loves gardening and has always longed for a llama.

We’ve all got that friend, right?

The ceramic planter comes with seeds so you can grow a bushy little llama of your very own.

Pow Pots patterned plant pots, £45

Give the gift of chic with these contemporary pots (Picture : Pow Pots)

Spice up your loved one’s living room with a striking Pow Pot.

These hand-painted pieces are eco-friendly, made from lightweight fibre clay, and are frost-proof, meaning they can sit outside.

They look perfect with a snake plant.

Super Seeds charity gift card, £5

It’s the gift that keeps on giving (Picture: Oxfam)

Through purchases of this gift card, Oxfam provides seeds, tools and training for families living in poverty.

It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Fair Trade basket, £25

Keep plants cosy with this Fair Trade woven basket (Picture: Artisanne)

Add some textures to a space in need of a revamp with this woven basket hand-crafted from sustainable ndiorokh grass in Senegal.

The Fairtrade item is available in a range of patterns and colours.

This floral cushion brings a pop of greenery to a living room or bedroom (Picture: QVC)

Here’s another one that allows for a splash of greenery without the fuss.

This comfy cushion mixes it up with an animal print and palm leaf design, perfect for friends who like the idea of plants, but don’t actually like plants.

Keep your space smelling sweet with these terrarium candles from Canada (Picture: Uncommon Goods)

These terrarium-design candles are available in pine and vanilla (cactus) and jasmine and white tea (poppy).

The cactus and poppy candles are hand-poured in Vancouver, Canada, with pure soy wax.

Coconut fiber whale planter, £22.45

This coconut fibre whale planter is a unique house for your succulent (Picture: Uncommongoods)

These biodegradable planter – handmade in the Philippines using coconut fiber – can be filled with succulents or any plant with untamed leaves.

Peropon drinking animal planter, £10.99

Could these Peropon drinking animal planters be any more damn adorable? (Picture: Kawaii Cultivation)

You can now grow a mini plant within a tiny, thirsty animal.



These ceramic creatures lap up water with long tongues, feeding the water through to the plant to allow it to sprout.

Mayan Mini pots crochet kit, £42

Knit your pot plant a little jumper with this Mayan Mini crochet kit (Picture: Stitch and Story)

Keep pot plants delightfully cosy this winter with a crocheted cover.

This kit comes with two balls of merino wool, a crochet hook, sewing needle, crochet instructions and a Mayan Mini Pots pattern.

Monthly or quarterly plant subscription, £35

Give the gift of a monthly or quarterly plant subscription with Bloombox Club (Picture: Bloombox Club)

Be single-handedly responsible for turning your friend or family member’s home into an indoor jungle with a plant subscription.

Bloombox Club offers monthly and quarterly subscriptions which include the delivery of ‘surprise’ plants, ceramic pots and guides to caring for each specific plant.

50 Plants You Can’t Kill book, £11.89

’50 Plants You Can’t Kill’ should help even the most forgetful gardeners (Picture: WHSmith)

Set your loved one up for botanical success with this helpful guide of 50 easy-to-grow plants.

Support reading and some air provement with this leafy bookend (Picture: Red Candy)

Nurture the air and the mind with these botanical bookends.

The set-up includes a terracotta-coloured plastic pot, split in half with two metal L-shaped plates to keep the pots steady and books upright.

Hanging orangutan plant accessory, £5.99

Get a little brass friend to hang on your favourite plant (Picture: Urban Gifts)

Take their urban jungle to the next level with these brass animals.

These little accessories hang off plant stalks and are available in 12 different animals, including orangutan, sloth and snake.

Indoor herb garden, £62.20

Introducing your next swinging succulent garden (Picture: Etsy)

These hanging succulent gardens are great for growing herbs and air plants, and are fitted with drainage holes to help avoid root rot.

Pots are made from polymer clay and adjustable twine.

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