Move over, flowers.
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Flowers may make for good gifts, but indoor plants are even better. Not only do they last longer, they also add more life to any space. So this holiday season, we’re doing away with colorful stems and blooming buds and opting for everything from pet-friendly succulents to indoor trees.
From UrbanStems to The Sill, these online marketplaces make a convincing case for adding a touch of green to your loved ones’ lives. In case you don’t consider yourself a plant expert and are worried about making the wrong choice, every service offers guidance when it comes to choosing the perfect plant for everyone on your list.
You may even be tempted to ship yourself a plant or two. It is the season of giving after all. At the same time, if you’re worried you aren’t experienced enough in the plant game to keep your precious leaves alive, worry not. There are tons (and we mean tons) of options for beginners that require hardly any light and the smallest amount of water.
So with the most wonderful time of the year upon us, now is the time to start checking a few things off your list. You'll soon see that you can’t go wrong with a plant that’s as easy on the eyes as it is to take care of.
When you think of 1-800-Flowers.com, your mind may go straight to Mother's Day-themed bouquets, but the longtime fan favorite floral delivery service also boasts a collection of plants that are giving floral a run for their money. Did we mention you can even score same-day delivery on some?
UrbanStems may be known for its flowers, but its plant selection is praise-worthy, too. With everything from cute and trendy hoya hearts to the tried-and-true jade succulent seen here, and even air plants in dinosaur planters (yes, those exist!).
The Bouqs Co. is yet another amazing resource for both plants and flowers (it even has a flower subscription service), with a small-but-mighty plant selection that encompasses everything from orchids to the hardy and ever-popular hoya hearts. And if you want to save on fees (and stock up on plants) delivery is free for weekday orders of over $100, too.
With a nursery in San Diego, California, Lively Root focuses on building a community and lifestyle based on engaging with nature. Peep the website for guidance, testimonials, and about a million reasons to swipe a plant this year. Plus, no matter which one you get, rest assured that it will be supped in sustainable packaging.
Horti offers doting plant parents the support they need. The brand not only offers various subscription plans that are fit for your home, but the Brooklyn-based company has "plant insurance." Horti celebrates all homeowners and sizes with suggestions that suit their lifestyle. It ship nationwide, but pick-up is available to New Yorkers!
This list wouldn't be complete without our go-to online plant store, The Sill. Not only does the brand have all the plant care info you could possibly need on its site, it also has a huge selection of plants (like this charming fiddle leaf tree) to choose from and makes it easy to shop for specific types and even set up a plant subscription. Plus, The Sill offers realistic-looking faux plants, if you want something truly unkillable.
Bloomscape is an awesome resource for plants, whether you're buying them as a gift or for yourself. The site has tons of info on how to care for each plant. You can easily shop by care difficulty, light level, and size to pick out something your loved ones will be able to maintain no problem.
When you get to Floom's site, simply pop in the delivery zip code, and you'll see great options nearby—some of which can even be delivered same-day or next-day.
If you're all about succulents and cacti (or your loved ones are), Leaf & Clay is the plant delivery service for you. You'll find a huge selection of the tiny plants to choose from, with plenty of options in fun colors and shapes. You can even buy super-affordable packs of them (a six-pack of "everything" plants in 2.5-inch pots like the ones seen here runs for $30.)
From You Flowers is a good service for finding flowering plants (and the occasional solo houseplant) as well as some fun container gardens that mix a variety of plants in a basket or dish, with everything from succulents to ferns and a wide range of orchids. And you can score same-day delivery on many of them!
As its name implies, ProFlowers is better known for its collection of blooms than it is plants, but that doesn't mean the greenery isn't good. In fact, it carries as many plants as it does flowers. Our favorite? The pink-hued Calathea, which is both pet-friendly and a sight for sore eyes.
Shop for green plants, tropical plants and orchids, and flowering houseplants, as well as some cool container gardens. And while Teleflora's same-day delivery offerings are typically flowers, you'll find a few plants mixed in, too.
The best indoor plant to give as a gift is one that is small, low-maintenance, and pet-friendly.
Snake plants are some the easiest houseplants to care for since they require low light and minimal water. In fact, if it's out of the sun, it can go nearly a month without a drink.
We may not be professional gardeners, but the House Beautiful Shopping editors are pros when it comes to the best gifts, and this list is no exception.
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