When it comes to caring for your plants there are some tools that are essential for saving you both time and effort. A plant mister is one of these. The simple sprayer can help you regulate the humidity of plants and create a microclimate that allows moisture-loving greenery to flourish.

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Particularly beneficial for helping tropical plants, orchids, ferns, and other house plants that love a humid atmosphere, plant misters also double up as useful devices for foliar feeding, plant cleaning and overall aesthetics enhancers.

And, whilst it’s important every mister can create the humid atmosphere your plants need, it’s also crucial they look good on the shelf as they're used on indoor plants and often stored inside.

With that in mind, we’ve curated this list of the eight best plant misters on the market. Each one has been chosen for their misting ability as well as their appearance. If you’re new to plant misting we’ve also got some tips to assist you in starting out.


If you're looking for more products and accessories to help with watering then check out our guides to the best watering cans and our reviews of the best garden hose spray guns and the best garden hoses. For hassle-free watering see our guide to the best self-watering planters and plant pots and if you're looking for the best water storage options we also have a guide to the best water butts.
For help with watering see our guide on how to water house plants.

Browse our pick of plants misters below:


The best plant misters in 2025

Ziuheoa Plant Mister

Price: £8.99

Available from Amazon

T4U 200ML Glass Plant Mister - BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

The pattern on this mister gives it a vintage, almost Edwardian feel. The bottle is glass with the mister pump made from plastic, offering quality while keeping it affordable. It’s also available in eight colours.


Haws Mist Sprayer 300ml

Price: £30

Available from Farrar & Tanner

Haws Mist Sprayer 300ml - BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

This attractive brass mister is handmade in Smethwick in the West Midlands. It looks great on a shelf, and, if you’re giving it as a gift, can be engraved with your choice of text for an extra £5.


Kikkerland Brass Plant Mister

Price: £31.16

Available from Amazon.

Brass mister 2

This metal plant mister is on the luxury end and made of 100% brass. The delicate mister is not only good for misting plants but also doubles up as a great ornament that won’t look out of place on your shelf when not in use.


T4U Plastic Plant Mister

Price: £13.99

Buy the T4U Plastic Plant Mister from Amazon

T4U mister

This super simple plant mister comes in four colour ways and has an adjustable nozzle to control the release of mist. It is lightweight, operated with a trigger spray system and promises to be leakproof.


How to use a plant mister

If you haven’t used a plant mister before then don't worry, we’ve got a few simple steps to help you out. Following these can help you keep your plants healthy and provide them with the right amount of humidity to flourish. Here’s how to use a plant mister and some key things to think about when misting:

1. Fill the plant mister up

It may seem like we’re stating the obvious but the first step, whatever the style of your plant mister, is to fill it with water. Simply unscrew or pry open the reservoir cap and fill it up. If possible, use distilled or filtered water to prevent mineral build-up on the leaves.

2. Adjust the nozzle

Some misters come with adjustable nozzles which you can toggle to control how dense the mist will be. Set it to your preferred level according to your plant’s needs and the environmental conditions. If your mister doesn’t have a nozzle, skip this step.

3. Spray

Next, it’s time to use your mister to spray your plants. Gently squeeze the trigger or push down with your thumb to release the mist from the bottle. Hold the mister a few inches away from the plants and begin misting from the top of the plant, moving downwards making sure you cover all of the leaves.

4. Monitor when your plant next needs misting

How often you mist your plants depends on their personal requirements and the conditions in your home. For example, tropical plants and those in dry climates might benefit from misting a few times a day, while other plants might thrive whilst dry so could be misted only once a week.

5. Picking the right time of day

The best times to mist are in the morning or early afternoon. This helps moisture to evaporate before the evening. If plants are too moist come night-time, they may be at risk of growing fungi or mould.

6. Adjust misting based on the season and clean your mister

During winter or in cooler months, you might need to mist less frequently as the air naturally holds more moisture. You should also clean your mister regularly to prevent mould or bacterial growth. Empty any remaining water from the reservoir after misting and clean the nozzle with mild soap and water.


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This product guide was last updated in February 2025. We apologise if anything has changed in price or availability.

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