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Botany Gifts Lately?

Most of us have that one friend or family member who just can't walk by a plant sale without bringing home a new living thing to join the multitude of other living things. If you're looking for a gift for the plant enthusiast in your life, you're likely to find the perfect choice among these options. 


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Amazon
Amazon

Moisture Meter

$9.04 from Amazon
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If you've got a really dedicated plant lover in your life, it's a good bet they already have one of these. It's also a good bet they've got plants all over the house, meaning they could always use a spare. This handy gadget can be used to test soil moisture, pH value, and sunlight level.


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Etsy

Plant Lover T-shirt

$22.49 and up from Etsy
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Plant-person tees abound these days, but we love the designs and sayings — not to mention 100% ring-spun cotton — offered by Etsy seller NinetoNone, which include: "Sometimes I Wet My Plants."


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Uncommon Goods

Vintage Succulents Puzzle

$22 from Uncommon Goods
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Plant people and puzzle people often are one and the same (something about solving problems and having patience, we think). So your plant-loving loved one is likely to enjoy this 1,000-piece succulent-centric puzzle, which features a retro botanical design.


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Etsy

Concrete Whale Planter

$28.51 from Etsy (plus shipping)

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Sweet on succulents? This pint-sized planter is sure to make a splash on a windowsill or small shelf, and it’s just the right size for succulents, cacti, or other small houseplants.

Saved By Grace Co.

'I Have, Like ...' Tee

$22 from Saved By Grace Co.

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A crew-neck tee with a classic cut, this short-sleeved, pre-shrunk tee declares her dedication to her greenery. It comes in sizes small through 3XL. The fabric is "natural" and the message can be printed in either black or white.

Amy Price Designs

Amy Price Designs Terrazzo Propagation Station

$44 from Amy Price Designs

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Propagation systems are cool (and pretty much a necessity for all dedicated plant parents out there), but oftentimes they're made of glass and wood. This is why we love these from designer Amy Price, who uses colorful Jesmonite, a non-toxic, VOC-free, water-based resin, for her propagation stations.

Hyggelight

The Growing Candle

$32 and up from Hyggelight
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These 100% soy wax candles have a secret: After they've burned fully, they don't need to be tossed. The label that surrounds the candle contains wildflower seeds, so the container the candle comes in can be reused to nurture another little green being into the world.


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Uncommon Goods

Blooming Lollipops

$20 from Uncommon Goods
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This set of eight lollipops is pretty darn perfect. The suckers themselves have botanical-inspired flavors such as sage and marshmallow, rosemary and mint, and lavender and lemongrass, but the real surprise is that the seed-embedded sticks can be planted when you're done with the candy to grow real plants.


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Bloomscape

Plant Website Gift Cards

$50 and up from Bloomscape

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Not sure what your favorite plant parent could use in their leafy life? You can't go wrong with a gift card. Bloomscape offers them in $50, $100, and $200 denominations. For more pricing options, check out another great botany-focused site, Horti.

Uncommon Goods

Terrarium Candle

$27 and up from Uncommon Goods
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These Vancouver-made candles are gently scented in white tea and jasmine (poppy) or pine and vanilla (cactus). Each is made of soy and can burn for up to 35 hours.


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The Sill

Organic Potting Mix

$19 from The Sill
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There's nothing that'll take the air out of a plant lover's sails faster than getting a new one home and finding no soil for repotting. A bag or two of this fertile mix — packed with compost, pine bark, coir, worm castings, and perlite — will ensure that doesn't happen on your watch.


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Amazon

'Wild at Home' Book

$15.09 from Amazon
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Warning: This photo book of beautifully styled houseplants will make any plant lover want to run out and buy more plants. But it also offers great advice on topics such as where to place those plants for optimal health, how to propagate, how to find the right pot, and more.


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Amazon

'Plantopedia: The Definitive Guide to Houseplants'

$29.95 from Amazon
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This book contains detailed care information on more than 130 plants, including foliage plants, succulents and cacti, and lesser-known species of the plant realm. The photos are also striking.


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Etsy