Plant People Secret Santa (But Better): A Festive Gift From Me to You
- Jonny Balchandani
- Dec 2, 2025
- 2 min read

It’s official: the Christmas panic is here.
Everyone’s hunting for gifts. Everyone’s melting down.
And plant people?
We don’t want socks, slippers, or bath bombs.
We want green.
So this year, I’m doing something different. Something fun. Something full of chaos, love, community spirit, and yes, LEAVES.
Welcome to Plant People Secret Santa (But Better).
Because if the world’s going to do Secret Santa, then plant people deserve a version that actually makes sense.
How It Works
This one’s beautifully simple:
1. Buy ANY plant from the shop
(yes, any; big, small, variegated, dramatic, whatever makes your heart twitch)
2. Add “Secret Santa” in your order notes
3. I add a FREE festive mini plant, cutting, or planty gift into your parcel
Something cute. Something leafy. Something that makes opening your box feel like Christmas morning, but without the paper cuts.

This is ONLY for December.
And ONLY while I can physically keep up with the chaos.
Why I’m Doing This
Because plant people give gifts differently.
We don’t hand over a mug set or a body lotion.
We hand over life.
We hand over colour, growth, and the promise of something new.
And we deserve a Secret Santa that feels like… us.
This whole thing is designed to spark joy, connection, and that warm fuzzy Christmas feeling, the kind you don’t get from buying a discounted power tool.
Plus, let’s be honest:
December sales are brutal in small business unless you’re slinging air fryers at 70% off.
So this is my way of giving you something fun while keeping my little jungle thriving.
What You Could Get
Your free Secret Santa surprise might be:

• A festive baby plant
• A winter-cutting with roots ready
• A tiny variegated oddball
• A mini grow-goodie
• Something you’ll actually use
• Something you’ll actually keep alive
And no — it won’t be rubbish.
If you know me, you know I don’t do rubbish.

Christmas Boxes Still Available (Just About)
Yes… the Christmas Boxes.
The big boys.
The planty treasure chests.
There are 9 left, and then that’s it for the year.
If you want one, this is your sign.
Secret Santa works with these too — add it in the note, and I’ll tuck a bonus little surprise inside.

Spread the Word (and the Leaves)
This whole thing works best when the plant community leans in.
Tag your friends.
Share your Secret Santa surprise.
Tell people we do Christmas differently.
Let’s end this year with joy, generosity, and an absolutely unhinged amount of foliage.
Plant People Secret Santa (But Better)
Live now.
Go wild.
One love, tiny phone people.
Jonny xx




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