As a gardener, I love getting holiday gifts that reflect my love of gardens! In fact, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t enjoy receiving a plant as a gift during the holiday season. Instead of being one of those people who just picks up a boring houseplant from the grocery store on the way to the party, (you know who you are!) this year consider creating some heartfelt Christmas plant ideas.
We have some great ideas on how to take a simple plant material and turn it into a thoughtful, unique gift that keeps on giving. And to really complete your Christmas present, check out ours gift guide for gardeners to find the perfect tool or accessory to accompany your thoughtful gift!
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Mason Jar DIY Christmas Plant Gift Ideas
There must be about a billion different uses for vases and using them as a planter is great! You can paint or decorate the jar, or leave it plain to show the rocks or soil inside. Check out these tutorials for info!
Paperwhites in Mason Jars
Check out this white project from Domaphile. These white paper vases would make such cute Christmas hostess plants! The original tutorial is no longer available, but here is our full primer how to grow white papers for the holidays.
Bulbs in Mason jars
You could use any bulbs in these jars, but The happiest housewife shows you how to give the gift of paper bulbs in jars ready to grow. These are so cute, and we love the Christmas ornament detail!
Mason Jar Succulent Christmas Gift
From Lolly Janewe love these chalk colored DIY succulent pots… You can make these homemade gift plant projects in white and wrap them with a blue or silver Christmas ribbon.
DIY Wrapped Mason Jar Christmas Planter Gift
This tutorial from The Creator’s Map it also includes the holder for these potted plants, but you can just make the individual pots if you want. Wrapped in your favorite paper, these make the perfect Christmas gift for a gardener in your life!
DIY Mason Jar Herb Planter Christmas Gifts
North Country Nest has made these gorgeous herb jars and be sure to take a second to admire how great they look hanging in this frame! You could make them more festive with some ribbon or string tied around each jar.
DIY burlap plant ideas for Christmas gifts
I love burlap at Christmas – it’s a lovely neutral tone and is great for plants with greenery. Plus, you can dress it up or down! If you don’t have a cute planter like a vase or a colorful pot, some burlap will help elevate whatever you’re gifting your plant with.
DIY Burlap Plant Wrapped Christmas Gift
Our next project is a simple burlap paper plant pot from ‘Maya Made“… So easy, but the burlap planter wrap gives that extra touch! The great thing about homemade Christmas gift plants is that you can give them even if they are not ripe. Wrapping and presentation is everything!
Versatile DIY Burlap Christmas Gift
fromDear sister”, this plant gift idea is super easy, but super cute. You could potentially use any potted plant for this gift, but at Christmas time, think herbs… There is something about aromatic plants that feels so festive. Maybe it reminds us of working in the kitchen for the holidays, or maybe it reminds us of the scent of the perfect tree. There is one tip shared in this post that will make or break this gift idea!
Christmas plants with moss or ground cover
Another homemade plant Christmas gift idea using the exact same technique. In this case they used moss. You can buy moss and similar ground cover plants at your local nursery in four-inch pots. Then transplant it into a cute clay or ceramic pot and wrap it in burlap.
DIY Christmas plant gifts in recycled boxes
Here’s an easy plant gift idea… place small herb transplants in recycled boxes, then wrap with wide burlap ribbon in holiday style… The original tutorial from Celebrate Magazine is no longer online, but we’re leaving it here for inspo!
Other plant gift wrapping ideas and printable tags
If you don’t like burlap, don’t worry! Define your Residence has tons of great plant wrapping ideas for you, complete with printable gift tags!
DIY Herb and Succulent Christmas Gift Ideas
Live herbs make a great Christmas gift, as do succulents! Herbs are aromatic, can often be grown indoors and outdoors, and can be used fresh or dried in cooking, homemade potpourri, and more. Succulents are easy to care for and often reward you with blooms!
DIY rosemary plant gift for Christmas
The photo below was originally from HGTV, but their post on these rosemary topiary favorites is no longer up. Don’t worry, we found a great tutorial on YouTube! Learn how to make these amazing ball rosemary topiaries. A quick plant gift project, and who wouldn’t want to be elbow deep in rosemary for an afternoon? The gifts are just a bonus!
DIY Rosemary Topiaries for Christmas Gifts
More DIY rosemary topiaries from City farmhouse. Rosemary makes a perfect Christmas gift – it’s evergreen, has needles like Christmas trees and has an amazing holiday scent! Oh, and if you’re running low in the kitchen, just cut some off for the roast beef!
Gifts from DIY succulent Christmas tree
If you want a unique plant gift, learn how to make these succulent Christmas trees, like this one from Canvas and canopies… Here is a step by step video from Urban dirt for making succulent trees.
DIY Succulent Bookend Christmas Gift Idea
This juicy Christmas gift idea would be perfectly packaged with the latest best seller. (Customized to your recipients’ tastes, of course!) Make these DIY succulent bookcases in an afternoon! We love this because books and plants just go together, right? There’s no rhyme or reason to it, it’s just… they do. Step by step instructions on how to make the books. Don’t forget to leave a holiday greeting on the cork board! fromI spy DIY‘.
DIY Bagged Herb Christmas Gift
Another easy way to take a simple Christmas plant gift, and dress up the tradition… And you probably already have all the supplies! Make these paper bag Christmas plant gifts for everyone on your list! The tutorial is no longer available, but we think you can use your imagination for this…
DIY Succulent Gift Bag for Christmas
Paper and stitch uses spray paint and markers to make these plant gifts that literally take 5 minutes. You can customize them to whatever saying you want… a holiday greeting, something funny, or even something heartfelt.
Give the gift of a DIY Christmas plant gift this year!
So give “green”! Want more information on how to press light bulbs for holiday gifts? See our post on “How to force bulbs“and learn how to press white papers, amaryllis, and even hyacinths! Looking for more gift ideas? Check out our post on Better subscription plant boxesor Unique monthly subscription boxes on our sister site OhMeOhMy! More projects in ours Pinterest board.
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