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Why it made the list

• It is a three-tier ladder-style stand, and its listing says it holds seven or more pots.
• It measures about 20 by 20 by 20 inches, and the listing gives a load capacity of 150 pounds.
• It goes together without screws, using plastic joints, according to its listing.
• The wood is carbonized eucalyptus in a natural color, according to its listing.

Drawbacks

• It takes up about 20 by 20 inches of floor, so it needs a clear corner.
• On a ladder shape, the lower tiers sit farther from the window than the top one.
• No pots or plants come with it, and the listing says outdoor life may be slightly shorter.

Watch for this: the listing is one of a family of 18 stands in different sizes and tiers. Check the tier count and size on the page before you order.

Skip it if she keeps only two or three plants, or has no spare floor space.

Why it made the list

• It has 15 glass test tubes on a three-tier wooden frame, for rooting cuttings in water.
• Each tube is 1 inch across and 4.3 inches tall, and the tubes lift out to change the water.
• The frame is about 14.2 inches wide and 35 inches tall in total, so it needs a tall stretch of wall.
• A cleaning brush is in the box.

Drawbacks

• The tubes are narrow, so they suit small cuttings and not whole plants.
• It hangs by a rope. The listing says to adjust the rope if the frame hangs unevenly.
• No plants are included, and it needs a wall hook.

Skip it if she has no cuttings to root, or has nowhere to hang it.

Why it made the list

• It is a set of four glass globes, 100 ml each, with 6 inch spikes that push into the soil.
• The globes are hand blown in a mix of colors, so they double as decor in the pot.
• The listing lists them for indoor and outdoor pots and for a short time away.

Drawbacks

• In the review text we read, some globes empty within a day or two while others run slower.
• One review text mentions a stem too wide for its plastic sleeve, and another says they are smaller than expected.
• A globe does not check the soil, and Iowa State Extension says to check soil moisture before watering.

Watch for this: the listing is one of a family of 10 sizes and sets. Check that the page shows the 4 pack of 100 ml globes.

Skip it if she waters by checking the soil, or keeps plants in very small pots.

Why it made the list

• It is a refillable glass spray bottle that holds 13.5 ounces, in green.
• Its nozzle adjusts from a fine mist to a stream, or shuts off.
• A greeting card comes in the box, so it is ready to give.
• The listing says it is also fine for cleaning and for spraying hair, so it is not only for plants.

Drawbacks

• The spray top is black plastic, and it does not match the glass.
• Misting does not raise humidity for long, according to Iowa State Extension.
• The listing says hand wash only.

Skip it if she wants a fix for dry air, or already has a spray bottle she likes.

Why it made the list

• It is a 4 inch plastic planter in the shape of a sitting character.
• The listing says it comes with an adoption certificate and a personality note, so it is gift-ready.
• A drainage plug is included and can be removed, and the listing says it suits succulents, cacti and other small plants.
• It weighs about 4.8 ounces, so it sits easily on a desk or windowsill.

Drawbacks

• It is small, about 4 inches across, so it holds one small plant.
• The pot comes without a plant.
• It is plastic, not ceramic or clay.

Watch for this: the listing is one of a family of 6 poses and sets. The title says “Sitting”; check the pose before you order.

Skip it if she wants a large floor pot, or likes plain clay.