Plant Subscriptions and Care for a Friend Keeping Houseplants
For the friend, sibling, or partner whose living room is slowly turning green — the one who sends you progress shots of new leaves, or who’s just begun to keep something alive on the windowsill. These are gifts chosen to support their particular way of growing: subscriptions that deliver new plants on a rhythm, guides that teach light and water without condescension, and projects that make tending a plant feel less like a test and more like a craft. Each pick is about meeting them at their own pace — whether they’re after a monthly surprise, hands-on projects, or simply learning how not to kill a pothos. If they have cats or dogs, choose a pet-friendly box. Choose the one that feels most like their kind of green. There’s no need to send more than fits their windowsill or their appetite.
TMM Editorial · May 2026
The Picks
The New Plant Parent — Darryl Cheng
Cheng explains light and water like an engineer who actually likes plants — the book that helps a beginner stop guessing. Pairs with any subscription below.
The Sill – Plant Subscription Box
The flagship US subscription. A new plant in a ceramic planter each month, with a pet-friendly option. $69 for the first box, then billed monthly until cancelled; skip or pause any time. The one to send when you want it to look thoughtful out of the box.
House Plant Box — Pet Friendly Box
One small (3-inch) pet-friendly plant a month in a plastic nursery pot, with soil and a care card: $15.99 a month. For the recipient who wants the cadence without the splurge, and picks their own pots.
Plant In The Box® Bloomer Box
One small, beginner-friendly mystery houseplant a month in a nursery pot, with care instructions online. $32 a month, or a prepaid 6- or 12-month gift. A quieter US alternative when The Sill feels overexposed.
My Garden Box Subscription
Each box is a small project — plant plus pot plus growing media plus instructions. For the recipient who wants to do something with their hands, not just water something. $65 month to month, or prepaid as a gift: $186 for 3 months, $360 for 6, $696 for 12. Check at checkout whether the plan you choose renews; the plants may be indoor or outdoor.
Flying Flowers – 3 Month Plant Subscription
The UK pick. A seasonal flowering houseplant in its own pot, once a month for three months, paid up front: £68 with free UK delivery.
Hello Botanical – 3 Month Small Plant Subscription
Delivers to Melbourne and Geelong only. A surprise small indoor plant each month for three months: A$35 a month plus delivery (6- and 12-month plans cost less per month).
Modern Sprout Garden Jar Gift Pack — Basil, Parsley, Mint
For the recipient curious about keeping plants but not ready for a recurring commitment. Three small hydroponic jars — basil, parsley, mint — that look good on a kitchen windowsill.