The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate the plant lovers and green thumbs in your life. Whether they’re cultivating an indoor jungle, tending a thriving garden, or styling their homes with greenery, the right gifts can inspire and delight. This guide features must-have planters, houseplants, and gardening tools to suit any plant enthusiast while spotlighting small businesses, like us here at Soltech, a proud small business based in Bethlehem, PA. Let’s dive into the perfect picks to spread the joy of greenery this holiday season!
Chic Planters for Every Space:
1. Kanso Design
Image: 7 Signature Planters in Earth Tones – Kanso Design
Based in Canada, Kanso Design creates minimalist planters inspired by clean lines, natural materials, and a contemporary aesthetic. Their planters are perfect for modern spaces, combining simplicity with timeless elegance. Whether used for succulents, ferns, or statement greenery, Kanso’s designs elevate any room. A Kanso planter filled with a small succulent arrangement makes an effortlessly chic and thoughtful gift.
2. Little Fire Ceramics
Image: Classic Tabletop Planter – Little Fire Ceramics
Little Fire Ceramics, a small business based in Los Angeles, crafts beautiful, handcrafted ceramic planters with unique textures and finishes. Each piece is lovingly made, ensuring no two are exactly alike, making them a standout gift for plant lovers. Their stunning planters are designed to complement a variety of plants, from small succulents to larger houseplants, adding a touch of artistry to any space.
3. Lofted Goods
Image: Wall Planter with Hidden Drip Tray – Etsy
Lofted Goods, a creative design studio based in the United States, specializes in 3D-printed, renter-friendly wall planters that seamlessly blend practicality with sleek, modern design. Available in a variety of styles and colors, these innovative planters are perfect for maximizing vertical space in apartments or small homes while adding a touch of elegance to any room. I personally have two in my bedroom, and they’ve completely transformed the space! Currently, Soltech is collaborating with Brian from Lofted Goods to feature his beautifully crafted planters, including The Simple Planter. Pair a wall-mounted Lofted Goods planter with trailing greenery like ivy or string of pearls for a stunning vertical display.
4. WallyGrow
Image: Eco Rose Wall Planter – WallyGrow
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, WallyGrow specializes in eco-friendly, wall-mounted planters designed to make creating lush, living walls effortless. Their durable and stylish planters are perfect for transforming any indoor or outdoor space into a vertical garden. WallyGrow’s focus on sustainability and functionality makes them a go-to for plant enthusiasts looking to maximize greenery in smaller spaces. Pair their planters with easy-care plants like pothos or philodendron to create a stunning, low-maintenance green wall. For a limited time, shop the Wally Eco Wall Planter on our website.
Houseplants for Everybody:
1. Tula House Plants & Design
Image: Alocasia Heterophylla ‘Dragon’s Breath’ – Tula Plants & Design
Tula Plants & Design, based in Brooklyn, NY, offers a unique botanical experience for plant enthusiasts of all levels. Known for their stunning selection of rare and unique arid and tropical plants, Tula House celebrates the beauty and diversity of the botanical world. Whether you’re a seasoned horticulturist or starting your plant journey, Tula provides expert care resources and a welcoming, educational environment to help you succeed.
2. Gabriella Plants
Image: Philodendron Rio – Gabriella Plants
Gabriella Plants is a beloved, Florida family-owned nursery dedicated to providing high-quality plants directly from their greenhouses to your home. Based in Florida, they specialize in a diverse range of houseplants, including rare and hard-to-find varieties, making them a favorite among plant collectors. Each plant is grown with care and shipped in excellent condition, complete with detailed information about its origins and care instructions. Whether you’re looking for a trendy monstera or a rare philodendron, Gabriella Plants offers a fantastic selection for every level of plant enthusiast.
3. Pistils Nursery
Image: Anthurium Kokedama – Pistils Nursery
Pistils Nursery, located in Portland, Oregon, is a haven for plant enthusiasts, offering rare and exotic houseplants, terrariums, and propagation supplies. Their curated selection includes striking hoyas, unique philodendrons, air plants, and kokedama creations, catering to all skill levels. With a commitment to quality, each plant is hand-selected and expertly packaged to ensure it arrives healthy, even for delicate varieties. Pistils also provides detailed care instructions and offers propagation kits, terrarium supplies, and educational resources, empowering customers to thrive as plant parents.
4. Bloomscape
Image: Fiddle Leaf Fig – Bloomscape
Bloomscape takes the guesswork out of plant shopping by delivering fully potted, healthy plants straight to your door. Specializing in hassle-free plant parenting, Bloomscape ensures that every plant arrives in top condition, complete with a beautiful ceramic or eco-friendly pot, pre-potted in fresh soil. Their curated selection includes a wide range of plants, from beginner-friendly favorites like pothos and ZZ plants to statement pieces like fiddle leaf figs and bird of paradise.
5. Steve’s Leaves
Image: Begonia Harmony’s Nemesis – Steve’s Leaves
Steve’s Leaves, a Texas-based plant shop since 1976, is renowned for its rare and exotic plants, including philodendrons, begonias, and ferns, making it a favorite for collectors and hobbyists. Each plant is carefully grown in their greenhouses and shipped with meticulous care, including Winter Shipping Assurance (WSA) during colder months, which uses insulated packaging and heat packs to ensure plants arrive healthy and thriving.
Essential Gardening Tools:
1. Backyard Botanist
Image: Burgon & Ball Metal Indoor Watering Can in Pale Jade – Backyard Botanist
Backyard Botanist, based in Australia, is a small business dedicated to curating beautiful plants and premium plant care essentials. Specializing in unique, high-quality houseplants, stylish pots, and thoughtfully selected accessories, they bring greenery into every corner of your home. Beyond plants, Backyard Botanist offers a curated selection of tools and supplies, including watering cans from renowned brands like Burgon & Ball and Haws, as well as elegant glass misters from Garden Trading, making plant care both functional and stylish. Perfect for plant enthusiasts of all levels, this shop combines a love of greenery with expert guidance to help your indoor jungle thrive.
Even better, Jami from Backyard Botanist carries our grow lights, making it a one-stop shop for all your plant needs!
2. ECOVIBE
Image: Plantopedia – ECOVIBE
Based in Portland, Oregon, ECOVIBE is a leader in sustainable gardening tools and eco-friendly accessories. Their products are stylish, durable, and designed to reduce waste, offering everything from ergonomic tools to biodegradable pots. Perfect for gardeners who prioritize sustainability, ECOVIBE combines functionality with a commitment to the environment.
3. Pigment
Image: Desert Plant Fertilizer – Pigment
San Diego-based Pigment offers a curated selection of chic gardening tools, pots, and accessories that blend functionality with modern design. Their stylish pieces, like artistic watering cans and hand-forged trowels, elevate both your gardening routine and your decor. Pigment is perfect for anyone looking to create a beautifully designed green space, indoors or out.
4. Barebones Living
Image: Classic Work Glove – Barebones Living
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Barebones Living specializes in heirloom-quality gardening tools that are both practical and beautiful. Their stainless steel and hardwood tools, including pruners, trowels, and spades, are crafted to last a lifetime. Perfect for serious gardeners, Barebones combines timeless craftsmanship with sustainable practices.
Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping with Greenery
This holiday season, delight the plant lovers, gardeners, and home decor enthusiasts in your life with gifts that nurture their love of greenery. From chic planters and vibrant houseplants to sustainable gardening tools, there’s something for everyone in this guide. By supporting these small businesses, you’re not only giving thoughtful gifts but also championing creativity and craftsmanship.
