Which houseplants make great Valentine’s gifts? Let’s start with heart-shaped ones

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Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 2 of 8 | FILE – A new orchid Phalaenopsis hybrid ‘Diamond Sky’ is displayed during an Orchid festival at Kew Botanical Gardens in London, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File) Read More 3 of 8 | Personalized Valentine’s Day themed planters in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 4 of 8 | Orchid flower is shown at a flower shop in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Long-lasting when given the proper light and care, orchids “express the value of longevity you have for your relationship,” said Rajiv Kumar, who owns a flower shop, GiftO2, in New Delhi. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 5 of 8 | Heart-shaped flower petals of an Anthurium plant in New Delhi, India, on Monday Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 6 of 8 | A woman asks a gardener for Gerbera daisies in the Yogi Nursery, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 7 of 8 | FILE – Orchids bloom at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens during the 33rd annual Savannah Orchid Show on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Savannah, Ga. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (Will Peebles/Savannah Morning News via AP, File) Read More 8 of 8 | Gerbera flowers of various colors are displayed in the Yogi Nursery in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More Which houseplants make great Valentine’s gifts? Let’s start with heart-shaped ones 1 of 8 | Heart-shaped flower petal of an Anthurium plant in New Delhi, India, on Monday Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 1 of 8 Heart-shaped flower petal of an Anthurium plant in New Delhi, India, on Monday Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 2 of 8 | FILE – A new orchid Phalaenopsis hybrid ‘Diamond Sky’ is displayed during an Orchid festival at Kew Botanical Gardens in London, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File) Read More 2 of 8 FILE – A new orchid Phalaenopsis hybrid ‘Diamond Sky’ is displayed during an Orchid festival at Kew Botanical Gardens in London, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 3 of 8 | Personalized Valentine’s Day themed planters in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 3 of 8 Personalized Valentine’s Day themed planters in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 4 of 8 | Orchid flower is shown at a flower shop in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Long-lasting when given the proper light and care, orchids “express the value of longevity you have for your relationship,” said Rajiv Kumar, who owns a flower shop, GiftO2, in New Delhi. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 4 of 8 Orchid flower is shown at a flower shop in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Long-lasting when given the proper light and care, orchids “express the value of longevity you have for your relationship,” said Rajiv Kumar, who owns a flower shop, GiftO2, in New Delhi. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 5 of 8 | Heart-shaped flower petals of an Anthurium plant in New Delhi, India, on Monday Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 5 of 8 Heart-shaped flower petals of an Anthurium plant in New Delhi, India, on Monday Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 6 of 8 | A woman asks a gardener for Gerbera daisies in the Yogi Nursery, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 6 of 8 A woman asks a gardener for Gerbera daisies in the Yogi Nursery, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 7 of 8 | FILE – Orchids bloom at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens during the 33rd annual Savannah Orchid Show on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Savannah, Ga. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (Will Peebles/Savannah Morning News via AP, File) Read More 7 of 8 FILE – Orchids bloom at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens during the 33rd annual Savannah Orchid Show on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Savannah, Ga. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. (Will Peebles/Savannah Morning News via AP, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 8 of 8 | Gerbera flowers of various colors are displayed in the Yogi Nursery in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Read More 8 of 8 Gerbera flowers of various colors are displayed in the Yogi Nursery in New Delhi, India, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More By VERDA SUBZWARI Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine’s Day love. Plants symbolize growth and renewal, aspects of a healthy and loving relationship. “Some couples come together and choose plants for each other,” said Rajish Lakhera, a gardener at Yogi Nursery in New Delhi, India. READ MORE President’s intervention keeps Paris’ riverside bookstalls in place for the Olympics More than 1,000 flights already cancelled due to storm, was one of them yours? Here’s what to do Are these groundcovers tough enough for lawns and gardens in dry climes? Compared to cut flowers, houseplants last longer (with proper care), serving as a lasting expression of affection. And sustainability. Many houseplants are low-maintenance, but make sure your gift matches the recipient’s ability, space and light. A terrarium could also be a great gift, offering a wide canvas for creativity. You can customize it with different plants and decorative items reflecting your interests and memories. Artists have long used specific plants or flowers to symbolize particular emotions. Here are some that might send a loving message on Feb. 14: ANTHURIUM: Often known as flamingo flowers or laceleaf. Anthuriums have waxy, heart-shaped bracts — specialized leaves that look like flowers. Choose red, pink or white. ORCHID: Long-lasting when given the proper light and care, orchids “express the value of longevity you have for your relationship,” said Rajiv Kumar, who owns a flower shop, GiftO2, in New Delhi. HEART-SHAPED SUCCULENTS: Hoya hearts (or hoya kerrii) look like cute, plump hearts rising out of the soil. Succulents, too, can be long-lived and are relatively low-maintenance; don’t overwater them. ALOCASIA CUCULLATA: Also known as Chinese Taro, Buddha’s Palm or Hooded Elephant Ears. Its typically large, heart-shaped leaves, often with knotty vein patterns, give it an exotic appearance. Says Lakhera, “customers ask for customized heart-shaped ceramic pots to gift these plants.” GERBERA FLOWERS: Gerbera’s daisy-like blooms are vibrantly colored, and its flower petals have a velvety texture. Kumar says they’re a popular choice in his shop because of their cheerful appearance. Their large blooms are often used in floral arrangements for Valentine’s Day, and can be used in DIY jewelry like floral crowns. OTHER POPULAR HOUSEPLANT GIFTS: Cyclamen, impatiens, Chinese evergreen. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day. The Associated Press ap.org Careers Advertise with us Contact Us Accessibility Statement Cookie Settings Terms of Use Privacy Policy More From AP News About AP News Values and Principles AP’s Role in Elections AP Leads AP Definitive Source Blog AP Images Spotlight Blog AP Stylebook Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. twitter instagram facebook