diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm
index daac9933bd8..48192946ac6 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm
@@ -228,6 +228,7 @@
 	name = "potted plant"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/flora/plants.dmi'
 	icon_state = "plant-01"
+	layer = ABOVE_MOB_LAYER
 	w_class = 5
 	force = 10
 	throwforce = 13