House plants thrive in humid conditions, which is why a plant mister is a good investment. Central heating reduces moisture in the air, but you can counteract this by giving your indoor foliage a spritz of water. Using a plant mister or water spray helps to keep plants hydrated and retain their attractive glossy sheen.
Most plants like a higher-than-average humidity. Common indoor plants such as ferns, philodendrons, and calatheas benefit from misting. With tropical plants, such as maranta, banana plants, and air plants, you can give them a more intense spray as they love the extra humidity. You can also use a plant spray to water delicate seedlings. But not every plant likes water on its leaves. Peace lilies and anthuriums dislike this form of hydration, whilst cacti and succulents prefer dry air.
Best plant misters at a glance:
Not to be confused with watering, the RHS advises that misting helps maintain humidity levels especially when the central heating is on. If you want to maintain good humidity for your plants, consider placing them in the bathroom or kitchen. Meanwhile, watering should be done when the soil surface feels dry, and if the room is cool, plants won't need watering as often.
So if you've caught the house plant bug and want to keep your foliage luscious, we've compiled a list of the best plant misters and water sprays. We've taken care to include products that offer different features and come in at a range of price points, from budget to high-end options.
Best plant misters and water sprays
Best plant mister overall

The T TOVIA Automatic Electric Garden Sprayer sprays a wide range of mist or a straight jet spray with a 360-degree adjustable nozzle. This handheld spritzer has an automatic function, which is a good time-saver if you're a busy person.
It's also a great option if you have trouble with your hands, as it has a one-button release feature that saves you from having to press the trigger all the time. Or you can just point and spray when it's set to automatic. The built-in battery can be charged by USB with a full charge providing continuous spray for five hours. We also think it's pretty stylish in design.
Pros
- Range of spray intensities to suit your plant's needs
- Large one-litre water capacity
Cons
- The required USB charger is not included
Dimensions: | 15.75 x 14.73 x 13.21cm |
Material: | Copper, brass, plastic |
Capacity: | 1L |
Weight: | 340g |
Best decorative plant mister

It seems these decorative plant misters are in every shop window display that features green plants at the moment. And you can follow the vibe, too, as this vintage spray bottle is a very reasonable price, with the item looking more expensive than it actually costs.
The faux-metal nozzle is made from sturdy plastic that is rust-proof. And the clear glass bottle has a vintage design that's available in a range of colours, including some interesting two-tone options. These misters are very popular so check in for redeliveries of stock.
Pros
- Charming vintage style
- Wonderful choice of colours available
Cons
- Some customers dislike the plastic nozzle
Dimensions: | 7.62 x 7.62 x 16.5cm |
Material: | Glass, plastic |
Capacity: | 200ml |
Weight: | 218g |
TESTED
This Oliver Bonas product would make a fabulous gift for a green-fingered friend. This set is made up of a small plant mister and a matching mini watering can. This means you have everything, or you're gifting everything, needed for small-scale indoor plant care.
Available in a subtle green ombre tone, reviewers praise this set for being attractive enough to be left out among plants as part of their foliage display. The mister stands 16.5cm tall while the watering can measures 9cm. Although made of glass, these watering tools are lightweight and easy to handle.
Tried and tested by Modern Gardens Commerce Content Writer Amy-Mae Turner: "This small-scale set comes in very contemporary-looking, Oliver Bonas branded brown cardboard packaging, meaning it would be a hassle-free gift from a well-respected homewares brand.
Once opened, I found this watering set to be surprisingly lightweight, yet it didn't feel unnecessarily fragile. The watering can is great for smaller plants, or those that you only want to trickle water into for fear of over-watering, and it doesn't suffer from teapot syndrome where it dribbles everywhere.
The pump-action spray only has one setting - a fine mist. This is great for smaller pot plants, and fabulous for my air plants, but I wouldn't choose to use this for my larger plants like palms, dragon trees, or prayer plants.
This is such an attractive watering twinset I'm very happy to display it alongside my prized plants, with the subtle green ombre complimenting the foliage perfectly."
Pros
- Comes in attractive packaging, making for a great gift
- Aesthetically pleasing to be left out on display
Cons
- Suitable for indoor use only
Dimensions: | Not specified |
Material: | Soda lime glass, plastic |
Capacity: | Not specified |
Weight: | Not specified |
Best brass plant mister

Treat yourself to a gorgeous vintage-style brass mister. Potentially this is intended more for style than practicality, as its capacity is only 300ml. But if your plants only need a modest mist and you love the aesthetic, then this is impossible to resist.
This metal plant mister has a manual top pump that's an easy-to-press plunger. We love the brass version of this mister, but if that's not your metallic shade of choice, it is also available in a chrome plated finish.
Pros
- Makes a beautiful ornament as well as a practical mister
- Reviewers like the fine mist this sprayer produces
Cons
- Has potential to tarnish over time
Dimensions: | 9 x 9 x 14cm |
Material: | Solid polished brass |
Capacity: | 300ml |
Weight: | 200g |
Best ceramic plant mister

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Ideal for style-conscious gardeners, we love the contemporary design of this ceramic plant mister from Kingsbury Gifts. The mystical leaping hare will add a touch of pagan whimsy to your plant collection.
Perfect for watering small houseplants, the 400ml ceramic bottle is topped with a contrasting gold effect pump and nozzle, with a convenient finger holder for ease of use.
Pros
- Offers a stylish and unusual design
- Comes in a matching gift box
Cons
- Some found it a little flimsy
Dimensions: | Not specified |
Material: | Ceramic, Polypropylene |
Capacity: | 400ml |
Weight: | Not specified |
TESTED
This reasonably-priced plant mister ticks all the boxes for being ergonomic, easy to use, and sturdy. This clearly doesn't have the aesthetic appeal of other misters we're featuring, but it's an affordable, practical choice that comes in a great value pack of three. This is an ideal choice to keep in the utility room or under the sink for a weekly misting session, and as it offers a 710ml capacity, should hold enough water for most house plant collections.
This is made from non-toxic high density polyethylene plastic and has measurements marks on the bottle if you need to be precise. The nozzle of this bottle is leak-proof once you set it to the 'Off' setting. The two other settings are a fine spray and a single stream.
Tried and tested by Modern Gardens Commerce Content Writer Amy-Mae Turner: "What this lacks in looks it makes up for in capacity and practicality. I have plants in every room of my home and one fill of this bottle is capable of misting all of them in one go.
This bottle is heavy duty and chemical-resistant, so I feel confident using it with diluted liquid plant fertiliser. I don't find the measurement markings particularly useful, but the two different spray settings are great, and can be changed with a simple twist of the nozzle.
The mist setting is ideal for general hydration, while the solid stream is a more robust option that can blast dust off plant leaves."
Pros
- Pack of three makes for great value for money
- These bottles offer a large capacity
Cons
- Measurement markings are in ounces
Dimensions: | 7.62 x 7.62 x 27.43 cm |
Material: | Plastic |
Capacity: | 710ml |
Weight: | 220g |
Best bulk buy

These Belle Vous glass spray bottles come in a set of 12 and have a wide range of uses in addition to spraying plants. But since we're here with misting in mind, you could have multiple bottles positioned around the house, conservatory, greenhouse, and garden.
Refreshingly, they are made of glass and are an elegant dark blue bottle. The long nozzle means that you can target the direction of the spray with more precision. Reviewers praise the fine mist these bottles produce.
Pros
- Made of non-reactive cobalt glass
- Strong and durable spray mechanism
Cons
- Have to buy in bulk
Dimensions: | 18.5 x 18.5 x 14.5cm |
Material: | Glass |
Capacity: | 16 x 2oz bottles |
Weight: | 57g |
Best eco-friendly plant mister

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Whilst most plant misters could be described as eco-friendly as they're reusable, this durable glass plant mister from Bloombox Club is made from eco-friendly brown glass. Not only that, but it claims to provide the exact dose of water mist to your plants.
While this mister may be more basic in design, brown glass accessories have only grown in popularity with people seeking to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle.
Pros
- An environmentally-friendly option
- From a reputable plant retailer
Cons
- Doesn't come with free shipping, so you may want to buy a houseplant while you're shopping!
Dimensions: | Not specified |
Material: | Brown glass |
Capacity: | 500ml |
Weight: | Not specified |
How we chose the best plant misters and water sprays
All of these plant misters and water sprays have been hand-selected by our team of Modern Gardens shopping experts. We carefully considered the design, capacity, and misting action in our selection of the best. Our team has spent hours investigating and researching all types of plant misters and water sprays to make it easier for you to find the very best, and we'd never recommend a product we don't believe in.
Where possible, we also test and share the latest and best products you should know about. And with help from Modern Gardens Magazine, Garden News and Garden Answers, we share expert gardening knowledge to help you get the most from your product.
Our verdict: Best plant misters and water sprays
The TOVIA Automatic Electric Garden Sprayer impresses with its thoughtful design that addresses the requirements of being comfortable to use and delivering a decent and variable spray. It has a powerful 2000mAh battery that gives five hours of continuous use. Unlike many water spray bottles that have issues with the nozzle, this product has a premium adjustable copper spout. This rotatable nozzle can switch between steady misting and a fine stream. If you love your houseplants and have several to maintain, then we recommend this product as a good investment.
What to look for in a plant mister or water spray
There are some features to look out for on plant misters; style, automation, adjustable water spray, and ease of use. Whether you want a jet or a puff of water depends on the nozzle. If you require multiple mist settings you should choose a plant mister that has an adjustable nozzle.
Some plant enthusiasts are choosing decorative water sprays to display alongside their plants. Copper, brass, and nickel misters that have traditional press plungers are popular for creating the vignette of a budding botanist.
Battery-powered misters keep plants hydrated automatically and they produce an ultra-fine continuous mist. A continuous spray is useful for misting multiple plants or a large area. Additionally, there are ergonomic water sprays that are comfortable to use and have a pump-style, air-pressurised misting action.
If you're unsure how much mist-based hydration a particular plant you own requires, then investing in a recommended indoor plant guide book is a wise way to avoid unnecessary plant deaths.
FAQs
How do I create the perfect conditions for my houseplants?
Plants can suffer from abiotic stress, which is caused by environmental issues such as water, temperature, and humidity. In this video, James Wong and Kew Gardens expert Alberto Trinco take a look at the 'houseplants' in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and discuss how to keep indoor plants hydrated and happy.
It's not about recreating a tropical climate; just giving your houseplants a little bit of a spray and considering where to position them is enough to perk them up. And remember to focus the mister on the leaves, not the plant itself.
How else can I look after my houseplants?
Lynne Dibley from Dibley's Nurseries shares her top tips on the houseplant jobs to do now in our A Modern Garden magazine:
● Wipe shiny-leaved ficus, anthurium and hoya with a dampened cloth periodically to remove a build-up of dust.
● Check regularly for signs of pests or diseases. Aphids (greenfly) pierce the epidermis (outermost layer of skin)
to suck the plants’ sweet sap. The youngest growth on plants – the newest leaves and flower buds – have the
softest epidermis, so this is where aphids concentrate to feed. Wipe or pinch them off as you find them.
● Plants that are still growing and/or flowering will benefit from a fortnightly half-strength feed.
What to read next:
The best indoor plant books to guide your journey as a plant parent
Best plant subscription boxes for regular deliveries of plants and blooms
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Natalie Knowles is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Modern Gardens, specialising in garden trends. When she's not flexing her mow-how, Natalie is a successful artist and illustrator.