The holidays are a time for giving and receiving gifts, so what better way to celebrate than by giving plants as gifts? Not only will your friends and family appreciate the gesture, but they can enjoy it all year long.

Giving someone a plant as a gift is also perfect because it has the added bonus of helping them de-stress in their home. Below is a list of some of the most popular plants to give as gifts during the holiday season.

Plant Gifts For Pet Owners

If you have a pet in your home, you may be worried about placing delicate plants in their path. However, there are actually some houseplants that work especially well with pets in the home.

The most important thing to keep in mind when shopping for pet-friendly plants for a pet owner is to choose a plant with low toxicity. When in doubt, go with a fern. They are extremely low maintenance, nearly indestructible, and are a great choice for pet owners. Other plants that are great for pet owners include the snake plant, calatheas, dracaena, and air plants. You can see a full list of toxic and non-toxic plants for pets at the ASPCA website.

Plant Gifts for Lazy Gardeners

If you know someone who dreams of having an amazing garden but doesn’t have the time to maintain one, try giving them one of the following plants. These tropical indoor plants work well because they don’t require a lot of attention. Most of these plants are also very easy to find at most garden stores.

Pothos – Pothos is one of the most popular indoor plants due to its ease of care. These plants like to be kept in a sunny area but can also do well under fluorescent lights. They make for great options for shelves, hanging baskets due to their fast, trailing and vining growth habit.

ZZ Plants – ZZ plants are some of the easiest plants to maintain. They thrive in low light environments and only need to be watered about once every two weeks. They also only need to be fertilized every two months or so. They come in green and black varieties like the Raven ZZ plant.

Dracaenas – Dracaenas are another very low maintenance plant that is perfect for the indoor gardener with a busy schedule. Dracaenas thrive in an environment with medium to low light and can be watered once every two to three weeks. They also do well with a wide range of soil types and add a nice mediterranean or desert charm to an indoor space.

Succulents– Succulents gifts are a great options because they are one of the easiest care plants. They prefer to thrive on neglect requiring only bright sunlight, and an ocassional monthly watering. They can come in a variety of shapes and colors from your classic Echeveria, Sedums, and Graptoverias.

Plant Gifts For Color Obsessed

The following plants are perfect for people who love flowers but don’t want to have to deal with a lot of maintenance. Many of these plants can be used as both indoor and outdoor plants, so you can enjoy them no matter where you live.

Caladium – Caladiums are beautiful plants that can be used as both indoor and outdoor plants. They are great for people who want to have a colorful display during the fall and winter months when few plants are blooming. They prefer partial to full shade and can be planted year round.

Dahlia – Dahlias are perfect for people who want a colorful plant to brighten up their home during the fall and winter months. Dahlias are beautiful flowers that are also easy to care for. They prefer to be planted in a sunny area but can do well indoors if provided with proper lighting. They also don’t require a lot of fertilizer.

Picking the Right Gift

These are just a few of the best plants to give as gifts during the holiday season. Whether you are gifting to someone who loves gardening, someone who prefers houseplants, or you are gifting to someone who wants to add color to their home, any of these plants are sure to please!