5 Best Christmas Gifts for Plant Lovers

What plants are the best Christmas gifts for plant lovers?

1. Ficus Nana
2. ZZ Plant
3. Wandering Jew
4. Ficus Lyrata Bambino
5. Monstera Adansonii

Looking for gift ideas? Throughout quarantine, many of our friends and families have bought plants online and figured out all things gardening — growing herbs, decorating with indoor plants, and even propagating new plant babies — and now they’re certified plant lovers.

If you’re wondering what to get them, the best answer would be, well, more plants. Here, we’ve come up with a list of the best Christmas gifts for plant lovers. We’ve got options for both advanced growers, casual collectors, and more! Read on to see our guide, and what plants we think will make terrific gifts this season.

Ficus Nana

Also known as the “Green Island Ficus,” this is a small, slow-growing plant from the fig family Moraceae. The Ficus Nana is a relatively easy plant to grow and is extremely suited to the Philippines ’ warm, humid weather. This makes it a good gift for plant lovers who haven’t quite gotten the hang of taking care of their plant babies.

The Ficus Nana rarely flowers, and has glossy, small rounded leaves in an attractive deep green color. Its foliage has a tropical vibe, which can complement many other plants to give both indoor and outdoor spaces aesthetic appeal.

This plant doesn’t require frequent watering and can withstand plenty of direct sunlight during the day. It can also survive infrequent watering and thrives even without fertilizer. This is useful if your friends or family members aren’t skilled with plants.

ZZ Plant

The ZZ plant, with its wide, attractive, dark green leaves, has many traits that make it suitable for home and office spaces. Its smooth, large leaves can reflect sunlight, making a room appear brighter. It is also an air purifying plant, capable of removing toxins from the air.

The ZZ plant’s appearance makes it a great pick for plant lovers who want to decorate their spaces. Plus, it’s considered one of the easiest plants to grow — even for “black thumb” gardeners. It’s also easy to maintain, being a slow grower (so your recipient won’t have to worry about pruning or repotting any time soon).

This plant does best in bright, indirect light. It is best to water only when fully dry, though it can also survive a few missed waterings without noticeable wilting. The ZZ plant doesn’t generally have invasive diseases or insects and provides lots of strong, durable foliage to fill up your space.

Wandering Jew

Your recipient doesn’t have enough space for plants? You can also get them a hanging plant, like the Wandering Jew! Also known as “Inch Plants,” they are vine plants with colorful leaves striped with white, green, silver, and purple hues. They’re also vigorous growers, sprouting trailing vines that flow from their base.

This is generally considered to be an easy plant to care for but needs regular pruning if one wants to control their fast growth. They do well in both indoor and outdoor spaces and thrive in warm weather and bright, indirect light. This plant doesn’t need frequent watering, but avoid letting its soil completely dry out.

Ficus Lyrata Bambino

This is a relatively new dwarf cultivar of Ficus Lyrata (a.k.a. the Fiddle-Leaf Fig) that has a short body and slightly smaller, thicker leaves than the Ficus Lyrata plant. It retains the characteristic fiddle shape, and the rich, green foliage of the original, making them a stylish yet compact choice for a house plant gift.

The Bambino plant needs some experienced care to thrive. They prefer bright, indirect light, but also do well enough in light shade or direct morning or afternoon sun. For watering, it is recommended to only water when the soil becomes slightly dry. Keep the soil lightly moist, but be careful not to overwater. It also does not do well in high temperatures, so it is recommended to keep the plant indoors and away from possible temperature fluctuations.

Monstera Adansonii

Monstera plants are another good choice for a gift this Christmas. From this plant family, we recommend the Monstera Adansonii, also known as the “Swiss Cheese Plant.” It gets its moniker from its heart-shaped leaves that develop holes as the plant ages.

This is a great, aesthetically pleasing plant with vibrant foliage and vining habits. They can be used as a focal decorative element for indoor spaces, or grown as part of a larger arrangement outdoors.

When grown indoors, they will typically remain at a manageable size in their containers. Though, if grown with fertilizer, your recipient may have to prune or repot the plant every so often. It’s important to note that all parts of Monstera plants are toxic to pets, so this is not recommended for loved ones with any furry friends.

They require constant moisture, so proper watering habits are a must. But, avoid soaking their soil all the way through. They thrive in high humidity, warm environments, so areas like bathrooms are best for this plant.

Key Takeaway

Shopping for a plant fanatic? Use our list of the best Christmas gifts for plant lovers, and fuel their love for nature! Whether your loved ones are interested in the aesthetics of their plants, need low-maintenance picks, or have limited space in their home, we’ve got plenty of options at Unbeleafable PH!

Need more ideas on what plants to get them? Check out our previous blog posts here, or view our full plant catalog here. We carry all types of plants: from hanging plants, flowering specimens to pet-friendly pots — we’re sure to have the perfect plant for all the plant lovers in your life.