Plants make excellent gifts that keep on giving. They are perfect for housewarming gifts or as a way to say “Congratulations!” They can also cheer up someone who isn’t feeling well or simply let someone know you’re thinking of them.

In addition to adding beauty to any space, plants purify indoor air. Having plants around the home or office can even help reduce stress and spark creativity.

While giving someone a plant is a great way to offer a continued reminder of how much you care, not all people are born with a green thumb. For some, the gift of a plant can actually induce stress. Your plant recipient might feel overwhelmed by the extensive care many plants require.

Fear not! If you want to give a plant to someone who isn’t a gardening enthusiast, there are numerous easy-care options available. These low-maintenance plants will allow your loved one to enjoy the pleasant qualities of a living plant without stressing about care. Let’s take a look at the best easy-care plants to gift anyone in your life.

The Best Easy-Care Plants to Gift

1. What Plants are Low Maintenance?
2. Top Easy-Care Plant Picks
3. Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving

When you want to give the gift of a plant without stressing your recipient out, low-maintenance plants are the way to go. These are plants that are well known for their simplicity in care and usually thrive well in numerous environments. These are not fickle plants that suddenly wilt without a day of water or require specialized lighting.

The following are all popular low-maintenance plant gift options:

• Succulents: Succulents have long been touted for their incredibly simple care. They make wonderful desk plants and don’t require much of anything to remain alive. In general, you can expect to water a succulent once every two to three weeks. Succulents tend to thrive best in indirect sunlight.
• Air plants: Perhaps one of the most unique types of plants on the list, air plants do not require soil to live — talk about low maintenance! In fact, air plants absorb moisture and nutrients from the air. To care for an air plant, the only requirement is to gently mist the plant with water a few times a week, depending on the humidity of the climate. Since air plants don’t require soil, they can be displayed in creative ways, making them a perfect option for a low-maintenance gift.
• Pothos: Also known as devil's ivy, pothos are particularly easy to keep happy. These plants grow quickly and only need to be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. These plants can tolerate a variety of lighting, though generally, they prefer bright, indirect sunlight.
• ZZ plants: ZZ plants — or by their technical name Zamioculcas zamiifolia — are beloved house plants due to their lack of upkeep and care. Waxy leaves grow quickly, creating a stunning array of greenery. A drought-tolerant plant, ZZ plants thrive in many lighting conditions. Simply water once every few weeks.
• Snake plants: Easily recognizable by their tall, upright leaves, snake plants are content in almost any lighting condition. They only require water every few weeks and provide a stunning aesthetic. Not only that but snake plants are particularly treasured for the amount of fresh oxygen they release. They make a great addition to homes where they can reduce the number of toxins in the air.

If you are feeling inspired to provide your friend or loved one with a living plant, we’ve put together a list of a few of our favorites. Not only will these plants be easy to care for, but they will also provide a little extra something with their unique planters.