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Finish your whole list right here with a gift that's actually alive. Something unique, not another candle or gift card.
Looking for a unique gift that isn't another candle or gift card? A marimo moss ball pet is a little green companion that lives in water, needs just a few minutes of care, and can grow with its new owner for decades. Our picks start at $16, so there's a cool moss ball gift for every budget: stocking stuffers, desk gifts for coworkers, and kid-friendly terrariums for all ages. Free shipping on orders $45+.
Picks for every budget and everyone on your list, all in one stop.
Add a second gift and orders of $45+ ship free.
Our best seller
Price:From $ 18.00
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, (63 reviews)
Perfect for: The person who has everything. You design it just for them.
Free shipping on orders $45+.
A top pick for desks
Price:From $ 24.00
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, (7 reviews)
Perfect for: A desk, office or dorm room. A terrarium brightens up a small space.
Price:From $ 36.00
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars, (54 reviews)
Perfect for: Siblings, best friends or couples.
Price:$ 36.00
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, (20 reviews)
Perfect for: A partner, mom or grandma. Legend has it that marimo moss balls became known as "love plants" from a Japanese folktale about two lovers.
Price:From $ 24.00
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars, (29 reviews)
Perfect for: A teacher, coworker, or a thank-you.
Under $20
Price:From $ 16.00
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars, (12 reviews)
Perfect for: Kids and stockings. It is very low maintenance, an easy way to teach young ones responsibility.
A calm little bit of green for her shelf or nightstand that only needs fresh water every 1 to 2 weeks.
A sturdy glass bottle or a round orb for his desk or shelf, with no green thumb needed.
Legend has it that marimo moss balls became known as "love plants" from a Japanese folktale about two lovers, so a pair makes a sweet gift for someone you love.
$ 36.001 Moss Ball Pet in each Terrarium + $0 / Standard Corks + $0
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars, (54 reviews)
A marimo moss ball pet is very low maintenance, which makes it an easy way to teach young ones responsibility.
A thank-you that brightens up a desk or classroom shelf. Shopping for a whole class? See our class pets guide.
A small desk gift that brightens up their work space between meetings.
Two matching bottles, one for each of you, or a round orb for their desk.
$ 36.001 Moss Ball Pet in each Terrarium + $0 / Standard Corks + $0
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars, (54 reviews)
Matching bottles, one for each of you, or a classic swing top bottle for their room.
$ 36.001 Moss Ball Pet in each Terrarium + $0 / Standard Corks + $0
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars, (54 reviews)
Free shipping on orders $45+.
Marimo moss balls are known as "love plants" thanks to a Japanese folktale about two lovers.
Very low maintenance, so it is an easy way to teach young ones responsibility.
A terrarium kit brightens up a dorm room, a desk, or any small space.
Read more about why moss ball pets make unique gifts.
No green thumb needed, which is part of what makes moss balls such easy plant gifts.
Give it fresh water every 1 to 2 weeks.
A bright room is perfect. Just skip direct sun.
Keep the water below 77°F and your moss ball stays happy.
With good care, a moss ball can stay with you for decades. Shop all moss ball pets.
Gift with confidence. Every order is packed with care.
Order by Wednesday, December 16 to get it by Christmas.
Orders under $45 ship USPS Ground for $7.95.
If it doesn't arrive green and healthy, email a photo to mossy@mossballpets.com and we'll send a replacement at no cost.
We ship to every US state except Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming.
Every moss ball is inspected by hand before it ships.
Not at all. Keep it in cool water with indirect light and change the water every 1 to 2 weeks. Room temperature is fine; just keep the water below 77°F.
Yes. Care is simple enough for kids to help with, which makes it a great first plant gift, and moss balls are great for all ages. The terrariums are glass, so younger kids may want a grown-up nearby for water changes. Shopping for a classroom? Our class pets guide compares the easiest options.
With good care, a marimo moss ball can last for decades. They grow slowly, so a gift you give this year can stay on the shelf for a very long time.
Order by Wednesday, December 16 to get it by Christmas. Shipping times can vary during the busy season, so earlier is always better. Orders of $45+ ship free.
Yes. With the Custom Alchemist, you choose the pebbles, one or two baby moss balls, and a topper, so the gift is designed just for them.
Our Live Arrival Guarantee has you covered. If it doesn't arrive green and healthy, email a photo to mossy@mossballpets.com and we'll send a replacement at no cost.
Still deciding? Make it one of a kind.
Cross everyone off your list today. Order by Wednesday, December 16 to get it by Christmas.
