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Best plant gift subscriptions

Give the gift that keeps on giving – a plant subscription! We bring you ten of the best options online. Start one today and share the love.

By Katie Beale

Published: February 12, 2021 at 10:10 am

Why choose a plant subscription?

What better way to reach out to a loved one who lives far away and say “I’m thinking of you” than a beautiful plant subscription? While it currently isn’t possible or safe to be there in person, it doesn’t mean that you can’t send your well wishes to a special someone. Plant subscriptions have flourished in recent years, and there are currently many options available. From floral bouquets, houseplants, cool cacti, to seed boxes and an entire ‘garden-in-a-box’ they’ve got your needs covered from budding beginner to horticultural pro.

With free delivery, flexible subscription offers and added extras a plant subscription is among 2021’s hottest gifts, to be enjoyed throughout the year.

The best plant subscriptions in 2021

Bloombox club

Bloombox offer a unique plant every month, that is perfectly complemented with a stylish pot or basket. It makes for a great addition to your home and is sure to add an instant boost to someone’s day. We like the included ‘Plant & Wellbeing course’ booklet included with every order. Plus, you have added flexibility as you have the option to choose from pay as you go or an annual subscription. Why not give it a go today? That’s Valentine’s and potentially Mother’s Day and Easter all ticked off in one go! You can currently enjoy 10% off when you sign up to their mailing list.

bloomboxclub.com

Beards & Daisies

Top on the list for flexibility and variety of subscription options, you can choose from a 1/3/6/12 monthly houseplant subscription service. Plus, they even offer a choice of pet-friendly plants and hanging houseplants. If you choose to gift this subscription you also have the option of adding on a free gift handwritten card. Beards & Daises have a brilliant eco-friendly ethos at the heart of the company and their packaging is sustainable and 95% is biodegradable.

beardsanddaisies.co.uk.

Leaf Envy

Leaf Envy provide a special plant and fitted pot with every order. From classic plants to more exotic and bold varieties – they have you covered. Offering great flexibility with their subscription options, they also have a resident online Plant Doctor to answer all your plant queries! This sustainable brand even plant a tree for every order they receive. Plus, they have a brilliant option for gifting; you can print off a Leaf Envy Gift Certificate to pop in with your order.

leafenvy.co.uk.

The Urban Botanist – at Not On The High Street

Offering a 6 month subscription service, you can choose from 3 options; cacti, succulent or ‘surprise me’. Perfect for avid cacti and succulent fans, this colourful range of quirky house plants . Plus, it comes with a planter or terranium so you’re all ready to go! This will provide an instant boost of colour and fun to a living room or study.

notonthehighstreet.com/theurbanbotanist

Canopy Plants

Canopy Plants quite literally offer a different unique plant every month; making it the perfect option to completely surprise someone and leave them looking forward to the next instalment. Fear not, your recipient doesn’t need to know a thing about plants, for a dedicated and detailed care card comes with each order. You can choose from either a 3 or 6 month subscription option. There is even the choice of just the plant on its own or with an included ceramic pot. Plus, they cater to all needs with a pet-friendly option. Subscriptions start from just £15 a month (without a pot) and you can add on a handwritten card with your order.

canopyplants.co.uk

Barry’s Cactus Club

Barry’s Cactus Club is perfect for that quirky someone with a penchant for bold cacti. It’s simple to sign up; you choose your length of subscription, and they add a mini cactus or succulent, a stunning pot and a collector card with care instructions and some fun facts to every order. Gift a one-off box for just £15, or sign up to 3 months or a year. You can also collect reward points when you join the club.Look out for a few surprise extras in each box!

barryscactusclub.com.

Gardening Boxes

Two options to gift: a garden box or container box. The latter is a minimum 11 months subscription, whilst the first offers a single gift box, or 3 and 6 months option. Garden box is perfect for an instant mini-garden. This would be suited for someone with a bare-looking smaller garden, or someone who is short on space outdoors. You enter details about the amount of sunlight in your garden, size; tailoring specifically to the garden that you are gifting to. There is also included access to exclusive online instructions for advice and tips of getting to grips with your new garden box.

gardeningboxes.co.uk.

Seed Pantry

Give the gift of a 3 month Seed Pantry box subscription! Starting from £39, it makes a perfect addition to a budding gardener’s green collection for the upcoming spring and summer season. As each box comes with a selection of seeds, bulbs and plants based upon the current season you can plan ahead what to plant and sow in the coming weeks and months. Each thoughtful collection also comes complete with handy ‘grow how’ guides.

seedpantry.co.uk.