As September comes into view, many of us are preparing for change. As the seasons begin to transition from summer to autumn, children are heading back to school to start their new academic year. Some are even flying the nest for the first time as they embark on their university years.

If your child is preparing to start university, you may well be looking for that perfect gift to send them off with. In addition to as much pasta and jarred sauces as you can cram into the car, you’re probably also looking for something a little more heartfelt. The good news is – you’re in the right place.

Sending your loved one on their way with a green beauty or two in tow is a fab idea. Now, we all know that being a fresher is a lot of fun, but all the partying can sometimes interfere with brain power and focus when it comes to studying. Thank goodness for the brain power and focus-boosting abilities of plants. Encourage any new student to style their space with these green beauties and they’ll be nailing all aspects of student life in no time.

Take a look at team TLB’s top picks of the best plants to take to university. With a few carefully selected green beauties in place, their student digs will be full of focus-boosting, air-purifying, green style in no time.

Desk Plants

So, your fresher is getting ready to start university and this exciting new chapter is likely to go hand in hand with an increase in workload. Did you know that a little potted plant or two will make the perfect study buddy? Gift them a little green friend to pop on their desk to help them settle into university life with ease.

Plants are natural air-purifiers, removing toxins from the air and replacing carbon dioxide with oxygen. Studies have shown that incorporating plants in your environment can help to relieve headaches, reduce stress and increase productivity. We’re sure those keen students out there would love a bit of that plant power to help get their university career off to a flying start.

If you’re looking for the ultimate green gift to help boost focus and positivity, The Little Botanical’s Focus and Flourish Gift Box is the perfect choice. Thoughtfully curated to support concentration, organisation, and well-being, this stylish set makes an ideal companion for anyone stepping into a fresh chapter.

Beautifully packaged and full of thoughtful touches, the Focus and Flourish Gift Box is a meaningful way to show your support as they take on new challenges and settle into student life with confidence.

Not only do our green friends look good and breathe life into a new room, they help you focus too. Here are some of our top plant picks to help give you a productivity boost. From Air-purifying Sanseveiria to low-maintenance cacti and super succulents We think  houseplants  should be on every student’s university packing list.

No matter the size of their room or home, there’s always space for a little green. Perhaps your student has a shelf in their study space that’s just crying out for some plant love. Take a look at these super cute shelfie bundles. They’ll add the perfect amount of green for an instant injection of homely vibes.

We’ve handpicked a few favourites that will look fabulous in a space if you’re looking for something a little larger to brighten up their student accommodation. From low-maintenance spider plants to the very much loved monstera and arecas palms. We’ve selected a few to add some simple greenery without the fuss.

As your loved one settles into student life, they’ll undoubtedly be juggling their studies with plenty of socialising. Help them to avoid sleepless nights and ensure they get a restful sleep once they get to bed by gifting them a green beauty that works the night shift. You will be helping to aid a night of sound sleep.

Hardworking, air-purifying plants will work tirelessly through the night to purify and detox the air around them helping us to get a better night’s sleep. Even the colour green is thought to be calming and therapeutic. So what accessories could be better than gorgeous green plants for styling a student bedroom? If you love this idea as much as we do, read our top tips for styling your bedroom with indoor plants

Our favourite picks for a botanical bedroom are the stunning, tropical Areca Palm and the gorgeously tranquil Peace Lily. Or go big on the green vibes with the Air-Purifying Bundle. All will make a fab style statement and turn their bedroom into a sleep-inducing, botanical bliss.

And that brings our rundown of the best plants to wish your loved one luck at university to an end. We hope we’ve left you feeling inspired to send them on their way with a thoughtful and useful plant companion. Don’t forget to treat yourself to help keep those empty-nester blues at bay too! As ever, if you have any questions, do get in touch at [email protected]. And we’ll catch you next time for more indoor plant news and inspiration.

With Love Team TLB x