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Plants That Make Perfect Gifts
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Easy-care plants make great gifts – even if your friends and family aren’t used to having houseplants. Whether they’re new to the plant party or they have excellent green thumbs, our assortment of plants cater to every person on your shopping list!

Here are our top picks for this year’s best plants to give as gifts.

Easy-Care Plants

No aimless watering or unsupervised pruning required! Under this category, we have included plant options that are simple to own and fun to style.

The Zanzibar Gem is a near indestructible indoor plant. It has long, wand-like stems with lush leaves that resemble a group of feathers. This plant is highly adaptable and thrives in a wide range of conditions, so it's recommended for all homes and offices.

The Cast Iron Plant truly lives up to its name— tough as nails, and highly adaptable to different light scenarios and watering routines. This lush plant instantly brings the jungle vibes home.

Shop our entire collection of easy care plants to find the perfect gift for the newbie or brown thumb in your life.

Perfect for Small Spaces

In this category, size matters! These pint-sized plants will beautify any cramped or dim apartment.

A popular and truly easy-care plant is the Cascading Pothos. Pothos plants have smooth, heart-shaped leaves and they adapt easily to all environments. Looking for a plant option that will grow quickly with minimal care? This is your guy! Pothos are also terrific air purifiers.

The Snake Plant is a large succulent that grows vertically, making it ideal for narrow spaces and tight corners. It's also extremely adaptable and very low maintenance. It’s a terrific air purifier, making it a healthy and attractive addition to any indoor space.

These extremely manageable plants make a great gift for any friend or family member that may not believe their living space is a suitable plant environment. Let’s prove them wrong!

Stand-Out Selections

Looking to impress? Look no further and go for these trend-seeing plants that are sure to make their jaw drop.

The Fiddle Leaf Fig never goes out of style! Whether it’s a tree or a bush, this plant is popular with interior designers and often appears in trendy magazines as a fashionable accessory to any home or office. It's truly a must-have for all who appreciate stylish greenery.

Another option would be to make a statement by gifting a bright, uniquely colored Pink Rubber Tree. The Pink Rubber Tree is an incredibly attractive plant with patterned foliage of different shades of pink, and for obvious reasons, one of our best-sellers!

Fan Favorites

Meet our most sought-after plants of all time. The foliage under this heading are popular amongst plant-owners everywhere!

The Dracaena Compacta is an incredible popular plant, and it’s no wonder why! With its sprightly tufts of deep green foliage, this unique plant from the Dragon Tree family has been trending for years.

Another bright and striking go-to plant is the Bird of Paradise. Resembling a banana tree with its split leaves, this popular indoor plant creates an instant jungle atmosphere. In maturity and with enough light, the Bird of Paradise will produce an exotic blue-and-white flower that resembles the head of a crane. 

FUNKY AND FUN

Here we introduce you to plants that are different or unique in all the best ways possible. These one-of-a-kind choices will appeal to that eccentric person you’re buying for.

First on the list is the Magenta Triostar, an eye-catching prayer plant that literally moves its leaves throughout the day in response to the sun’s changing light. Seemingly painted on by nature, its variegated foliage features magenta, pink and creamy hues.

Next is a popular plant from the art deco era, the Monstera Deliciosa. It is known to bring style and taste to any space. The Monstera is making its return as the plant of choice for interior designers and its iconic split leaves are often the subject of modern artwork. Its beautiful deep green-colored leaves are perfect for creating an instant tropical rainforest feeling. 

If you're looking for that WOW-factor, choose to gift one of these extraordinary plants and you will not be disappointed.

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So, now that we’ve helped personalize our plants to suit the individual needs of your close friends and family, feel free to browse our selection of houseplants and make some decisions! Keep in mind, each plant comes prepped and potted with custom care instructions and lifetime access to our expert Plant Doctors.


the perfect gift for any occasion

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  • Join hundreds of customers in choosing Léon & George for all their gifting needs. We make it effortless to send an impressive and upscale gift to all the important people in your life, near and far. Enjoy some of the perks of shopping for gifts with Léon & George:

    • Fast, nationwide shipping with express and overnight options

    • Innovative, custom packaging that ensures your gift arrives in pristine condition

  • Every single plant gift includes simple care instructions to keep the plant happy and healthy over time. You may also select to include a custom gift message. All gift orders are covered under our 45 Day Guarantee and our Plant Doctor program, which means the recipient can message us anytime for plant care support. Their gift will include a QR code to quickly set up their guarantee and access the Plant Doctors.

  • No. We process everything ahead of time through our secure billing platform. The email address associated with the order will receive a payment confirmation email once the order is processed. The lucky recipient will not see any pricing or billing information.

The Very Best Holiday Gifts For Employees
The best holiday gifts for employees

Looking for special holiday gifts for employees?

Shopping for your number one VIPs at work can be tough. You’ve got a dream team and they deserve something that shows how much you value their hard work. Though we may be biased, we think a stylish potted plant is up there when it comes to top holiday gifts for employees, and who could disagree? They’re timeless, beautiful, and a total crowd-pleaser, no matter who the recipient may be.

Our best unique Gifts for Employees

So what are some of our top-selling gifts for employees? From small desk plants to large statement greenery, here are some of our most popular choices when it comes to employee gifting.

Braided Money Tree

A symbol luck, wealth, and prosperity, there is perhaps no employee gift as meaningful as the Braided Money Tree.

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Silver evergreen

Thanks to its unique patterned foliage and ability to survive in low-light environments, the Silver Evergreen is a best-seller for employee and other corporate gifting.

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Rubber Tree

With its elegant burgundy leaves, the Rubber Plant brings the holiday vibes, and continues to glow into the new year.

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Calathea Medallion

Seemingly painted by Mother Nature herself, the Calathea Medallion is not just a plant, it’s a work of art, and one of our customers’ favorite choices as gifts.

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Snake Plant

An excellent air-purifer for the home or office, the Snake Plant is an easy-care indoor plant that instantly upgrades their space, whether at home or at work.

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Still can’t decide? Get them a gift card and let them choose! And for more green inspiration at work, browse all office plants.

Holiday Recipe: Rosemary Shortbread Christmas Cookies
Rosemary shortbread holiday cookies

Sweet tooth or not, there’s no denying the delight in a plateful of holiday cookies. They fill our homes with the warmth and the smell of baking butter, and remind many of us of our childhood, standing on a stool at the kitchen counter with our sleeves rolled up, ready to help out where we could.

Infused with herbaceous rosemary, this shortbread cookie recipe is unique yet simple, and fills the kitchen with aromas even more decadent than the traditional holiday fare. So go ahead and bring your love of both plants and sweets together with these delicious rosemary cookies, whether they’re for yourself or as a small tasty treat for the people you love!

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons chopped rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Preparation

In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, and rosemary. In another larger bowl, cream together or beat using an electric mixer softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low or mixing by hand until the mixture resembles course crumbs.

Gather the mixture into a ball and between two sheets of parchment paper, roll flat into about 1/4 inch width. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using your cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gather the scraps and roll out again to make more cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes, making sure not to let the cookies brown.

 

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5 Reasons Why The Pothos Is The Ultimate Plant For Beginners
A beautiful Pothos AKA Devil’s Ivy plant is the perfect plant for beginners

The Cascading Pothos (epipremnum aureum), also known as the Devil’s Ivy, has a well-deserved reputation as the easiest houseplant to own. With very little care, this plant develops long vining stems (that can grow up to 10 feet long!) with leaves that unfurl open and grow larger over time. Read why our plant stylists recommend this plant time and again for beginners just starting out!

  1. They’re not picky about light

    Though the Pothos grows best in bright light, it can survive even in dark corners of a home or office, so even if you aren’t sure what light your space has, you can bet this plant will be just fine!

  2. They’re fast growers

    The Pothos is one of the fastest growing plants out there and will give new plant parents instant gratification. With plenty of bright indirect light, this plant will constantly sprout new leaves on its vines, and can grow over 10 feet long!

  3. They’re easy to style

    Some plants require extra maintenance to keep them looking as good as the day you bought them. The Pothos is not one of them, and like other trailing plants, it simply grows in a beautiful shape on its own. However, for those of us who want to get creative, pinning up the vines or styling them on a bookshelf is an easy way to make it a bit more unique to the space!

  4. They’re communicative

    This plant isn’t just easy to care for (it is so indestructible that it has earned the nickname “Devil’s Ivy” because of its hardiness). Even in the worst cases of neglect, the plant will communicate its thirst by heavily drooping, only to spring back to life once it’s watered.

  5. They’re great air-purifiers

    This plant is not only beautiful and lush: it is also a terrific air purifier that filters our indoor toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air. That means that, while beautifying any space, they are also doing their part to clean the air!

Want to try a Pothos for yourself? The lush, leather-like leaves of the Pothos come in all sorts of colors and varieties, like the N’Joy Pothos or Jade Pothos. Check out this plant and more on our easy-care plant section, and remember that you’ll have help along the way — all Léon & George plant purchases come with lifetime access to plant care support!

 

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Gifts For The New Plant Parent
gifts for plant lovers

Shopping for someone who’s just discovered their love of plants? Lucky you! Plants make incredible gifts, and even more so for the eager new plant parent. Check out our suggestions for your favorite budding green thumb, from easy care plants perfect for beginners to fun plant care tools and accessories!

Jade Pothos

The Jade Pothos is not only an easy-care plant: it’s also an incredibly fast grower that will please eager plant parents impatient for new growth. Shop now.

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House of Botanicals Watering Can

Help them water their new plants in style with this adorably practical watering can, complete with integrated mister. Shop now.

Propagation Station

For those of us who are just discovering the world of plants, there is nothing more fascinating than propagation. Help your new plant enthusiast discover how to make two plants out of one! Shop now.

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Snake Plant

Known for its resilience and air-purifying qualities, the Snake Plant is perfect for newbie plant parents. Shop now.

Plant Animal

Jewelry for their plants? Yes, please! Both newbies and seasoned plant parents alike will be tickled by these etched brass plant animals that hang from the leaves and stems of their plants. Shop now.

Zanzibar Gem

The Zanzibar Gem, also known as “the eternity plant” is an excellent choice for beginners. They can grow with almost no light or water, and are generally forgiving of neglect. Shop now.

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Octahedron pedestal

Give the new plant parent in your life something to show their plants off with an Amigo Modern pedestal, a stylish plant stand for their greens. Shop now.

House of Plants

There are so many great houseplant books out there, but none that is at once as beautiful as it is practical as House of Plants by Carol Langston and Rose Ray, perfect to inspire the new plant parent to care for, style, and dive deeper into their hobby. Shop now.

For more gift inspiration for all the people on your list, visit our holiday gift guide.

The Best West Coast Wedding Gifts
On the right, the incredibly resilient Cast Iron plant. Photos by Brad Knipstein, courtesy of Batch.

On the right, the incredibly resilient Cast Iron plant. Photos by Brad Knipstein, courtesy of Batch.

Looking for the perfect made-in-California wedding gift?

It’s peak wedding season and you still have a handful of happy couples to shop for. Sure, registries make it easy, but is it fun? This year, we decided to ask our friends at Batch for some wedding gift inspo from their summer West Coast Edit — made-in-California gifts that say “congrats” to the newlyweds in style. Curious? Read on for their top picks for the best of the west coast wedding gifts!

Luxuriously breathable sheets that both parties will love

Best wedding gifts California

Give the newlyweds the gift of restful sleep. Made from 100% organic bamboo lyocell, Ettitude sheets should be at the top of everyone’s list. The breathable fabric is ideal for couples. It will keep the cold sleeper warm and cozy while keeping your partner cool and comfortable. Oh, and did we mention since they are made from bamboo (no, not the same bamboo that panda’s eat) and are made in California, they are a great sustainable bedding option. 

An ultra-stylish diffuser for their home

Best California wedding gifts

Couples love receiving gifts for their home and a diffuser is just the ticket. Vitruvi is a popular choice due to it’s simple, modern design available in white and black stone colorways. It blends into every type of decor, and with a wide range of essential oils to choose from, you can’t go wrong with any option. 

A top-rated air-purifier for cleaner indoor air

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If essential oils aren’t on the registry, fresh air certainly must be. The happy couple will be elated and their friends will be envious of this top-rated air purifier from Brondell. With a three-stage filter system, it will eliminate even the toughest pollutants in your home and even has a humidifier. Bonus points for style on this one!

A unique kitchen gadget for the couple that cooks

Best made-in-California wedding gifts

For the couple living in a small space, Hestan Cue is the answer. This smart cooking system is every novice chef’s dream. The bluetooth-enabled cooktop acts as an in-house sous-chef offering heat control and step-by-step instructions to amazing recipes through their app. Who needs a personal chef or cooking classes?! This will truly impress the wedding party, and make a great addition to their kitchen.

A statement plant, potted and delivered to their door

Best California made wedding gifts

Plants make great gifts for any occasion and weddings are no exception. Not only does a plant symbolize life, growth, and new beginnings, but it’s also something that looks beautiful in any home, no matter their style or decor. Léon & George, based in San Francisco, makes giving a potted plant super easy. Simply order online, and a gorgeous plant potted in a stylish ceramic will be delivered right to their door.

A gift that will honor the furry members in their family

Best California wedding gifts

And don’t forget about the pets! Many partners include their beloved dogs in their ceremonies, so what better way to say “I love you” than unique pet accessories. The San Francisco based company, The Foggy Dog, has everything one would need for a stylish canine to walk down the isle. Nothing says “I do!” like a well-accessorized pup.

Batch is an immersive shopping experience all about bringing you the best of digitally native brands to an in store setting. With a rotating theme every two months, Batch is sure to have something for everyone. The latest collection, West Coast, is bringing the best California-based companies and designers that will sure to wow during this wedding season.


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