Best Birthday Presents for Plant Lovers (with Free Tags)

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Sometimes, I have to admit – though I really, really hate it – that I have somewhat become my mother. If you could have told me 10 years ago, I would be obsessed with plants, I would have fallen over. Today, not only do I want my life filled with plants, but I want everyone else’s lives filled with plants, too! Therefore, I am here today to share with you a guide for choosing birthday presents for plant lovers for all those special people in your life! I even made a few free printable birthday plant gift tags to include. Simply, print off the printables and attach them to plants for some unbe-leaf-ably cute birthday gifts!

I will discuss how to gift a plant, the best plants for birthday gifts, and how to make giving a plant as a gift a meaningful gesture.

My very favorite birthday plant gift came from my daughters during Covid. I took them out of the house to a store for the first time in months for a “birthday shopping trip.” They picked out a massive ponytail palm plant for me at Lowe’s. One day, when I find the pictures again, I’ll pop one in here!

snake plant in teal plant stand for birthday present for plant lovers

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Considering Birthday Presents for Plant Lovers?

When considering plants for birthday presents, you need to consider the person’s personality and consider that person’s space – what you know of his/her space, anyway.

What is the Person Like?

If you know your person has struggled with plants in the past, you probably should go the safer route when choosing plants for presents. I will give you some ideas below for the best plants to give as gifts for low-maintenance. On the other hand, if your person is already a crazy plant lady, maybe this is the time to venture out with a more unique house plant.

Aside from personality, think about basic demographics. Is this person a male or female? Does he or she live in a cold-weather region or a region that is mostly sunny and warm? Does this person have a schedule that allows him or her to be home most days of the week? Or does this person travel for long periods of time?

Why Are You Giving a Gift? What is the Occasion?

We all know different occasions have totally different vibes. Therefore, when giving a plant as a gift, you must consider the different plants and the type of plant presentation. The best plants to give as gifts for a congratulations may not always be the best plants to give as gifts for a funeral.

What Kind of Space Does This Person Occupy?

Maybe you intend for this plant go be an office plant. Perhaps, you want the person to enjoy the plant at home. Have you ever been to this home? Is it a big space, a small space, a shared space? A plant that doesn’t have a good space in its new home will probably not make it very far in life. You may as well send it to plant hospice.

To play it safe, I prefer giving small plants as gifts as opposed to large house plants. Unless you are familiar with the person’s home, and you know the person has a ton of space and will want a large plant to fill some of that space, give small plants as gifts.

Does the home have much sunlight? That will help determine what kind of plant to give as well. Does the person have an outdoor space – a porch, a deck, a patio? If the person lives in a warmer area, you have a possibility of gifting a patio plant.

The Best Birthday Plants to Give as Birthday Gifts

My favorite plant birthday gifts are any with big happy leaves! I love for birthday plants to make a statement. Just know statement plants can be divas! But some are a lot more low-key than they look.

Split-Leaf Philodendron – Full of drama and ruffles, this plant looks happy when well cared for.
Ponytail Palm – This plant likes to let her hair down! Ponytail palms are some of my absolute favorite plants. I own five of them, and they just make me happy when I see them.
Snake Plant – Snake plants are grand and dramatic – for a birthday queen or king or for celebratory times of any nature.
Lime Draecaena – The happy neon green of this plant is perfect for a celebratory occasion!
Neon Pothos – Again, the bright green brings a joyful energy that is great for a celebration.

a trailing neon pothos for birthday presents for plant lovers

The Best Birthday Presents for Plant Lovers – Accessories and Other Plant-y Gifts

Cute Plant Birthday Cards

Gift this unbe-leaf-able birthday card for a fun surpise.
Grow, Shawty! It’s Your Birthday card is another cute one to gift.
This Hallmark pop up plant card is great for anyone’s birthday.

Simple Plant Gifts

Here are more ideas from Amazon for birthday presents for plant lovers.

I would love to have this indoor potting mat as a birthday gift! I can’t tell you how many messes have been made in my kitchen! I love that it folds up when not in use.
This plant gift box has it all – plant socks, plant mug, plant notebook, plant bag, and more! It includes a plant card so you are all set.
Lots of modern plant folks and vintage plant folks alike would enjoy this moon planter. Just understand the plants are not included. You could easily add a few real or faux succulents for a shining birthday plant gift!
For the plant friends who have ventured into the world of propagation, this wall propagation station is such a great gift – especially if you get it started with a few of your own cuttings!
This table-top plant propagation station also makes a great gift.