Houseplants grew into a lively trend during the pandemic, filling 66% of homes with the greenery of dieffenbachias and umbrella trees. Just check out one of the nearly 50,000,000 Instagram posts hashtagged #plants to see some of the lush collections nurtured by proud plant moms and dads!
Chances are, you have one of these passionate green thumbs on your housewarming or birthday gift list. So we’ve pulled together spring’s best gifts to delight any plant lover!
Any houseplant hobbyist will tell you—they always have one less than they truly need. But instead of stopping by the nursery, surprise them with a flora-focused candle or soap. They're perfect gifts for the plant lover that has it all!
Surprise a Houseplant Lover With a Thoughtful Non-Plant Gift
& Ivy (CO)
the unwatered
Maker: Hannah Nauth
Think this vibrant piece is pure decor? Look again–there’s a candle in there! & Ivy curates these adorable terrarium-like candles with colorful pops of wax succulents. Pick from two hibiscus-backed scents or go the unscented route—either way, you’ll never have to water this mini desert-inspired delight!
Beldamia (CO)
Fairy-Tale Forest Soy Candle
Maker: Bethany Kopp
Bring home the enchanting journey of strolling through a fairytale forest. One light of this dark, sylvan candle will entwine you in moss-covered paths and low-hanging vines. Transform your space into a verdant fantasy world budding with deep-woods vegetation!
“Love this scent!” proclaims one enthusiastic owner, “I will be ordering again.”
B & B Candles and Soaps (FL)
What the *ucculent
Maker: Bethany MacArthur
Uncap this springy cucumber melon-scented candle, and you're in for a surprise! B & B Candles and Soaps tops it with a large green wax succulent, making it the perfect companion for a lively assortment of gorgeous houseplants.
Apogee Candle Co (CA)
Meadowscape
Maker: Nour Alhariri
Fresh grass, tall and swaying wildflowers, and earthy petrichor—is there anything more spring-inspired than those three scents? Plant lovers will adore the wide-open field vibes that billow from this delicately scented candle from Apogee Candle Co.
With over 500 5-star reviews, this outdoorsy scent is one to remember!
Milwickee Candles (WI)
Greenhouse
Maker: Daniella Iannello
Green and herbal notes like basil, cucumber, and tomato leaf weave together into this gorgeous green-inspired scent. Milwickee Candles notes that it's perfect for a sunny kitchen windowsill—right beside a full-bodied parlor palm, of course!
Angels Meadow Ranch (AZ)
Urban Cowboy Soap
Maker: Marilyn Honsaker
Activate the cowboy in you with this Urban Cowboy soap bar! The earthy-hued base calls on rocky desert sands, while the prickly cactus topper spurs the imagination. Lather up to notes of leather and Armani, and get ready to giddy up!
One wash with this ace-high soap, and you'll be ready to get back in the saddle!
JulzLuxe (NJ)
Cactus Garden
Maker: Julymert Martinez
JulzLuze drenches this button-cute indoor garden candle with scents of sweet agave and watery aloe. Inhale the lively chrysanthemum and fresh-cut greens, both ready to kiss the springtime sun rays.
Sweeten up your succulent collection with this lovely scent!
Urban Jungle Scents (NV)
Jungle Goddess
Maker: Justyna Ruszczak
Urban Jungle Scents is inspired by just that—the lush fiddle leaf figs and monsteras that color city living! Gardenia petals, mint, and palm enlace into a sun-bright scent that any plant collector will love.
This candle is crowned with amethyst crystals for an added mood boost!
PJ's Soaps & Bombs (CA)
Handcrafted Floral Soap
Maker: Jill Cunningham
Spring new life into your shaving or washing routine! Honeysuckle and jasmine entangle into a dreamy, honey-sweet aroma that plays beautifully with the fluttering dragonfly and flowers. You’ll feel fully immersed in a garden stroll with every use!
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