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best indoor plants to gift

Searching for the best indoor plants to gift? Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, welcoming a new home, or showing someone you care, gifting a vibrant green plant is always a thoughtful choice. Indoor plants bring life, style, and a breath of freshness to any space—plus, they’re a lasting reminder of your thoughtfulness. With so many options available, it can be tricky to find a plant that will genuinely suit the lucky recipient’s space, lifestyle, and personality. We’ve gathered our top recommendations to help you find beautiful, easy-care indoor plants that make perfect gifts.

Ficus benjamina 'Starlight'

Ficus benjamina ‘Starlight’ is a striking indoor plant admired for its glossy green leaves edged in creamy white. This variegated form of the popular weeping fig adds elegance and brightness to interiors, making it a favourite in New Zealand homes and offices. It thrives in bright, indirect light and is easy to care for with moderate watering. Ficus ‘Starlight’ grows upright with a graceful habit, making it ideal for pots, planters, or as a decorative feature.

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From $33.68

Suited to regions: Subtropical

Plant type: Indoor Plants

Height: 1.00 m

Spread: 60 cm

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical

Ficus elastica 'Ruby' plants with colourful foliage.

Ficus 'Ruby'

Ficus 'Ruby' is a popular indoor plant owing to its amazing, tri-coloured foliage. The large, glossy leaves are variegated with dark red, pink, and cream, and are held off a solitary stem as it grows to 80 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Ficus 'Ruby' is commonly grown as a potted plant in offices and homes. In subtropical climates, it is often planted around pools and other outdoor living areas, maintained in a container, or included in tropical-themed gardens.

Buy Ficus 'Ruby'

From $36.38

Suited to regions: Subtropical

Plant type: Indoor Plants

Height: 80 cm

Spread: 50 cm

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical

Why Indoor Plants Make the Best Gifts

Indoor plants are much more than just decorative accents. They support wellbeing by purifying the air, boosting mood, and connecting us to nature—even when we’re indoors. Many varieties are low-maintenance and adaptable, making them fantastic gifts for both seasoned plant lovers and beginners. Plants can brighten up offices, flats, and family homes alike; their versatility makes them ideal choices for all occasions.

Top Picks: Best Indoor Plants to Gift

Ficus benjamina 'Starlight'

Ficus benjamina 'Starlight' is a show-stopping stand-out among indoor gift plants. With its elegant arching stems and eye-catching variegated leaves, it adds instant sophistication to any interior. This easy-care Ficus adapts well to different environments and offers year-round style. Its forgiving nature makes it a favourite for housewarming gifts, offices or any plant lover ready to add a touch of brightness to their space.

Ficus 'Ruby'

For a bold, modern statement, a Ficus 'Ruby' is a fantastic gift choice. Its glossy, pink-streaked foliage creates a pop of colour and drama, brightening up desks or living rooms. This Ficus is both hardy and low-maintenance, perfect for busy people or plant beginners wanting a gift that’s stunning, resilient, and easy to keep alive.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

If you’re after unforgettable colour and artistry, the Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) is hard to beat. Its broad leaves boast pink, cream, and green tones that look painted by hand. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and makes an unforgettable gift for anyone who loves unique foliage and statement plants for their home décor.

Dracaena 'Anita'

The Dracaena 'Anita' is the ultimate “set and forget” gift for busy households or office desks. Its slender, arching leaves have a feathery look, creating a light, airy vibe. Dracaenas are well-known for their adaptability and tolerance of lower light conditions, so you can be confident your gift will be easy to care for in almost any indoor setting.

Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)

Soft, curling fronds and subtle blue-green hues make the Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern) a delightful indoor companion. This fern is very forgiving and thrives in humid environments, making it a great choice for bathrooms, kitchens, or any space in need of a gentle touch of green. Its distinct form adds unique charm to your gift-giving.

How to Choose the Best Indoor Plant Gift

Consider your recipient's space, experience level, and style when selecting a plant. Low-maintenance options like Ficus and Dracaena are crowd-pleasers, while a dramatic plant like Stromanthe Triostar suits someone with an eye for the unusual. For smaller spaces, ferns offer compact lushness. With any of these best indoor plants to gift, you’ll be sharing something beautiful, beneficial, and full of lasting joy.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.