What to Buy a Plant Lover Who Has Everything This Christmas: 15 Brilliant Gift Ideas

Buying a Christmas present for someone who loves plants sounds easy. Then you realise they already own half a jungle, know exactly which plants they like and probably have more pots than available windowsills.

So what do you buy a plant lover who already has everything?

Our rule is fairly simple: skip novelty for novelty's sake. The best gifts for plant lovers are either genuinely useful, beautifully made or unusual enough that there's a good chance they don't already own one.

At grow urban. in Edinburgh, we spend a lot of time choosing products for people who love plants, gardens and good design. From tiny stocking fillers to Japanese garden tools and hand-forged trowels, these are 15 Christmas gifts we would genuinely be happy to give.

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What Is the Best Gift for a Plant Lover Who Has Everything?

If you need the quick answer, we would look for something that adds to their enjoyment of plants without simply buying them another plant.

A Pepin Olla is our choice for something useful and unusual. A Niwaki Kenzan is brilliant for someone interested in flowers and arranging. A Bergs Potter pot works particularly well for somebody who cares about interiors, while Niwaki and Sneeboer tools make exceptional gifts for serious gardeners.

And if you want a small gift that is difficult not to like, a Marimo moss ball or one of Another Studio's little brass Plant Animals makes an excellent stocking filler.

Prices shown are correct at the time of writing and may change. Availability can also vary during the Christmas period.

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1. Plant Animals – for the plant lover who doesn't need another actual plant

These Plant Animals by Another Studio are tiny etched brass creatures designed to perch, hang or climb amongst houseplant foliage.

They work particularly well as stocking fillers, Secret Santa presents or little add-on gifts because they are inexpensive without feeling completely throwaway. Choose from creatures including frogs, sloths, butterflies, cats, chameleons and monkeys.

If someone already has an enormous houseplant collection, adding a tiny brass animal to it is considerably safer than trying to guess which rare Hoya they haven't already bought themselves.

2. Haws Langley Sprinkler – a genuinely useful gift for under £10

The Haws Langley Sprinkler is one of those pleasing little objects that is inexpensive, practical and nice enough to leave sitting beside the plants.

Its removable fine rose gives a gentle spray for seedlings and smaller plants, while removing the rose allows it to be used like a conventional little watering can.

Haws has been making watering cans in England since 1886, so this is a particularly good choice if you would rather give somebody a useful gardening object than a novelty plant present.

3. Marimo Moss Ball – for someone who really does have enough houseplants

A Marimo Moss Ball in a Glass Jar is technically a living gift, but without the usual anxiety of trying to choose exactly the right houseplant.

Marimo are naturally spherical freshwater algae. Ours come in a simple glass jar and need very little care beyond cool water, indirect light and an occasional water change.

They are strange, peaceful little things and make a particularly good desk, shelf or bathroom gift.

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4. Niwaki Kenzan – for someone who loves plants and flowers

A Niwaki Kenzan, sometimes called an ikebana flower frog, is one of our favourite gifts for somebody who enjoys flowers as much as houseplants.

The weighted base contains brass pins that hold cut flowers and foliage in place in a shallow bowl or dish. Unlike floral foam, it can be used over and over again, and it gives people enormous freedom to create simple sculptural arrangements from just a few stems.

It is also exactly the sort of beautifully made little object that many people admire but haven't thought to buy for themselves.

5. grow urban. Plant Wax Candle – for the plant lover who loves their home too

Not every present for a plant person has to involve watering something.

Our grow urban. Plant Wax Candles are hand-poured into brown apothecary-style glass and made using natural plant wax, with an approximate burn time of 50 hours.

We think candles work especially well when you're buying for someone whose home you know is full of plants, but you don't know enough about their collection to confidently choose another one.

6. Mushroom Grow Light – for the plant lover with a dark corner

The Mushroom Grow Light manages to be both useful and rather fun.

It slots directly into the plant pot and has an adjustable telescopic stem, different light settings, brightness levels and a timer. It can give a little extra help to plants in darker rooms and during the short days of autumn and winter.

It is a particularly good present for somebody who insists on putting plants in parts of their home where plants plainly have no business trying to survive.

7. Pepin Olla – our favourite unusual plant-care gift

If you're looking for something a committed plant lover might genuinely not already own, try a Pepin Olla.

An olla is a porous clay watering vessel. Part of it is buried in the compost and filled with water, which gradually moves through the terracotta into the surrounding soil as the plant needs it.

Pepin has turned this very old watering method into something that looks good enough to become part of the plant display itself, with different colours and patterns available.

It is practical, unusual and easy to understand, which is a very good combination in a Christmas present.

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8. Bergs Potter Folk Plantstakes – for somebody with very good taste

The Bergs Potter Folk Plantstakes are decorative ceramic plant supports designed by Rasmus Rostrup.

They sit amongst foliage like small sculptural figures while also giving growing stems something to lean against. Made from glazed terracotta and available in different characters and finishes, they are much more attractive than the usual plastic or bamboo support.

We would choose these for someone who likes plants but is equally interested in interiors, ceramics and design.

9. Haws Smethwick Spritzer – a classic plant mister

The Haws Smethwick Spritzer is the sort of plant-care object that manages to look good even when it isn't being used.

Handmade in England and available in metal finishes including brass, copper and nickel, it creates a fine mist for foliage and terrariums and has become something of a design classic.

It is an easy gift to give because there is very little specialist knowledge required. If they have houseplants, they will find a use for it.

10. Bergs Potter Copenhagen Trio – for the design-conscious plant collector

The Bergs Potter Copenhagen Trio contains three small Copenhagen pots with matching saucers in a presentation box.

The Copenhagen, or Københavner, is one of Bergs Potter's most recognisable designs, with its scalloped rim and traditional terracotta finish. The pots are handmade and the porous terracotta is as useful for plants as it is attractive to look at.

Use the three together for herbs, cuttings and small houseplants, or scatter them around the house.

This is one of our favourite gifts for somebody who loves plants but would be deeply unimpressed by anything covered in slogans about being a "crazy plant person".

11. Pepin Trio Striped Mini Ollas – one of our favourite ready-made gifts

The Pepin Trio Striped Mini Ollas takes the same slow-watering idea as the larger Pepin Olla and turns it into a particularly giftable set.

Inside the box are three small terracotta ollas, including colourful striped designs, intended for small and medium houseplants.

They are unusual enough to make somebody ask what they are, attractive enough to leave on display and useful enough not to end up forgotten in a drawer.

For somebody with an established houseplant collection, this is probably one of the safest ways to buy them something plant-related without attempting to second-guess which plant they want next.

12. Niwaki Mainichi Secateurs – for the person who loves plants outside as well

If the person you're buying for also gardens, the Niwaki Mainichi Secateurs make an excellent proper present.

Made in Japan from carbon steel, they are designed as straightforward everyday secateurs: sharp, practical and satisfying to use. Their bright yellow grips also make them considerably easier to find when you inevitably put them down somewhere in the garden.

Rather than another decorative gardening gift, you're giving somebody a genuinely good version of a tool they can use regularly for years.

If you're trying to decide between the different models, read our guide to choosing Niwaki secateurs.

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13. Sneeboer Heart Shaped Trowel – a garden tool worth keeping

The Sneeboer Heart Shaped Trowel is a brilliant example of a practical object that also feels special enough to unwrap on Christmas morning.

Sneeboer tools are hand-forged in the Netherlands, and this distinctive heart-shaped stainless-steel blade is useful for planting, cultivating soil and working around established plants.

More importantly for gifting, it doesn't feel like buying someone a boring piece of garden equipment. The ash handle, hand-forged blade and unusual shape make it something they'll hopefully still be using many Christmases from now.

14. Flask Terrarium – an impressive living gift in Edinburgh

If you really do want to give a plant, but want it to feel more substantial than another pot on the windowsill, our Flask Terrarium creates a complete miniature garden inside glass.

Each one is planted individually by our team in Edinburgh using a mix of plants chosen for the enclosed environment. Once established, the terrarium recycles much of its own moisture and needs surprisingly little attention.

Because these are planted glass terrariums, they are available for collection from our Edinburgh shop or local Edinburgh delivery rather than standard UK shipping.

For somebody local, though, they make a fantastic ready-to-give living present.

15. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs – for the serious gardener

If you're buying for somebody who genuinely loves gardening and you want one exceptional tool rather than lots of little things, the Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs would be high on our list.

These are substantial Japanese secateurs intended for keen gardeners, landscapers and people who prune regularly. They are drop-forged and hand-finished in Japan, with hard carbon-steel blades designed to take and retain an excellent cutting edge.

They are not the cheapest secateurs somebody can own. That's rather the point. A really good gardening tool is exactly the sort of thing people often hesitate to buy for themselves, which can make it a very good Christmas present.

What If I Have Absolutely No Idea What They Already Own?

This is the danger with knowledgeable plant people. The more interested they are, the more specific their tastes tend to become.

If you genuinely have no idea whether they need another pot, already own a Kenzan or feel passionately about Japanese pruning tools, a grow urban. Gift Card is not a cop-out.

Our digital gift cards can be used online or in our Edinburgh shop, so they can choose the plant, pot or strangely specific gardening implement themselves.

What Are Good Stocking Fillers for Plant Lovers?

For smaller Christmas gifts, we would concentrate on things that are useful or add a little character to an existing plant collection.

Plant Animals, Niwaki Kenzan, the Haws Langley Sprinkler, Marimo moss balls, plant-care accessories and small books all work well because you don't need to know what varieties of plants somebody already owns.

You can also browse our full Gifts Under £20 collection for more ideas.

Should I Buy a Plant as a Christmas Present?

Absolutely, if you know roughly what the recipient likes and where the plant will live.

Plants can be very personal, though. Someone who collects Hoyas may be much less excited by the large statement plant you thought looked impressive, while somebody with a dark flat may not thank you for something that requires several hours of bright sunshine every day.

If you're unsure, a plant-related gift is often easier. Pots, watering tools, plant-care accessories and good gardening tools let somebody enjoy the plants they already have without creating another care commitment.

Where Can I Buy Christmas Gifts for Plant Lovers in Edinburgh?

You can find grow urban. at 8b St Vincent Street in Edinburgh's New Town, where we stock houseplants, pots, gardening tools, terrariums and gifts for plant lovers and gardeners.

You can browse in the shop, order online for collection or have many of our products delivered across the UK. Larger plants, planted terrariums and some fragile products are available through store collection or our local Edinburgh delivery service instead.

If you're searching for an unusual Christmas present in Edinburgh and don't know exactly what you need, come in and ask us. We spend rather a lot of our lives talking about plants and are very happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you buy someone who loves plants but already has lots of them?

Choose something that improves or adds to their existing collection rather than another houseplant. A Pepin Olla, Niwaki Kenzan, attractive plant pot, good watering tool or quality pair of garden secateurs can all make excellent gifts because they are useful without requiring you to know exactly which plants the person already owns.

What is a good Christmas gift for a plant lover under £20?

Some of our favourites include Plant Animals, Marimo moss balls, Haws Langley Sprinklers, small Niwaki Kenzan and plant-care accessories. Browse our full collection of gifts under £20 for more ideas.

What is a good luxury gift for a gardener?

For somebody who gardens regularly, we would choose a really good tool rather than a decorative gardening novelty. Niwaki Japanese secateurs and hand-forged Sneeboer tools are both designed to be used and maintained for many years.

What is a good gift for someone who loves plants and interiors?

Bergs Potter pots and plant accessories are particularly good because they combine practical plant care with considered Scandinavian design. A Haws metal mister or an attractive grow light can also work well when the gift needs to look good in the home.

What is an unusual gift for a plant lover?

Pepin Ollas are one of our favourite unusual choices. They use porous terracotta to release water slowly into the compost and are still unfamiliar enough that many experienced plant owners have never used one. Niwaki Kenzan, ceramic plant stakes and Marimo moss balls are other less obvious options.

Can grow urban. gifts be delivered across the UK?

Many of our gifts, pots, plant-care products and gardening tools can be delivered to most UK postcodes. Delivery options vary by product, particularly for larger plants, fragile pots and planted terrariums, so check the individual product page before ordering.

Can I collect a Christmas gift from grow urban. in Edinburgh?

Yes. Online orders can be collected from our St Vincent Street shop in Edinburgh's New Town. Collection is particularly useful for larger plants, pots and planted terrariums that cannot be sent through our standard delivery service.

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The best gift for a plant lover isn't necessarily another plant.

Look for something that is beautifully made, genuinely useful or a little unexpected. That might mean a £6.75 brass creature for their Monstera, a clever watering tool they have never tried before or a pair of Japanese secateurs they will still be using in ten years.

Explore our Gifts for Plant Lovers, Gifts for Gardeners, Bestselling Gifts or shop all gifts online.

Or visit us at 8b St Vincent Street, Edinburgh and we'll help you find something they'll actually want to keep.