Of course, Valentine's Day is all about showing that one person that you care and mean well. But year after year, the same old gifts get a little boring. The flowers that wilt and gift cards that start to collect dust after a point... aren't they all things of yesterday?
This year, why not try a something a little different? No, we're not straying too much from the conventional, thoughtful gifts. But we're just adding a dash of mindfulness with gifts that last forever.
• Celebrate with Live Plants for Valentine's Day!
You probably saw it coming from miles away but we stand by our suggestion. Why? Because live plants are forever gifts that do not fade away, collect dust, or go forgotten.
Throw in the idea of flowering plants and you've got the most perfect Valentine's Day gifts that continue the tradition of flower-gifting, while still adding more value to your favorite person's space on an every day basis!
The best part is that these plants will sit pretty and become symbols of love that remind you of each other every day. After all, what better way to commemorate Valentine's Day this year and every year that follows?
• 7 Flowering Potted Plants for Valentine's Day
We've probably collectively established that flowering plants make for some of the best Valentine's Day gifts for the ones you love. So, let's just get down to the real deal... here are 7 flowering plants that will truly do all the talking for you!
1. Anthurium Red
Buy Anthurium Red
Did you know that Anthurium plants are one of the most popular flowering plants for Valentine's Day? These stunning plants bloom with the most vibrant red flowers that are known to be symbols of love and passion.
Additionally, they also bring home good luck, thus strengthening the bond between you and your partner. Another plus? These plants are low maintenance and can even be taken care of by a new gardener!
2. Chrysanthemum Flowers
Buy Chrysanthemum Mix Seeds
Different colors of the Chrysanthemum flowers symbolize different things, and the red and pink Mums are particularly known to be symbolic of love. The best about Chrysanthemums is that they are super easy to grow from seeds.
So, whether you buy a Chrysanthemum plant from the store or grow your own for a more personal and heart-touching gesture, these flowers will never disappoint!
3. Kalanchoe Red
Buy Kalanchoe Red
In general, the Kalanchoe flower plant is associated with love and passion. This makes it the perfect Valentine's Day plant to give your partner. Moreover, as a very hardy succulent, it thrives in the harshest conditions and has even learnt to be forgiving of some periods of neglect.
The Kalanchoe Red is specifically associated with and symbolic of everlasting love and passion. So, this year, give your partner flowers that will never die and will continue to grow as symbols of your love.
Too cheesy? Nope, just the right amount!
4. Aster Flowering Plant
Buy Aster Seeds
In the language of flowers, Aster flowers are popular for being the perfect symbols of pure love. These flowers also grow wonderfully from seeds, thus allowing you to grow and nurture your love before giving your partner a gift that will create a forever-lasting impression in their minds.
Purity, innocence, love, passion, and respect are all things these flowering plants represent, thus making them perfect house plant for Valentine's day gifting.
5. Tulips
Buy Tulip Bulbs
If you've been under the impression that tulips could only ever be plucked and given as part of cut flower arrangements, we're here to burst that bubble!
With Tulip bulbs, you can grow your own tulips and create the most wonderful, colorful, and vibrant display of multicolored flowers in pots and planters of your choice!
Moreover, tulips have forever been known as flowers that represent perfect and deep love. What better way to commemorate this day then with such picture-perfect Valentine's day plants!
6. Ixora Red/Rugmini
Buy Ixora Flowering Plant
Also known as the West Indian Jasmine, these stunning flowering plants leave quite an impression even at first glance. This plant is evergreen but flowers seasonally, which is half its charm and beauty!
The eye-catching red flowers of this plant are historically symbolic of love, passion, harmony, and joy; and you've guessed right - this makes them wonderful live plants for Valentine's day gifting!
7. Dahlia Flowering Plants
Buy Dahlia Seeds
During the Victorian era, when the language of flowers was fluently and often spoken, Dahlias were a popular way of displaying love without saying anything. Moreover, these plants also symbolize a strong and everlasting bond between two people.
Easy to grow from scratch with seeds or stem cuttings, these plants are like a godsend when it comes to Valentine's gifting. Not only do they look beautiful but also bring good luck and strength to a relationship!
So, which of these symbolic stunners will you be picking for your partner this year? The right pick will say it all and some more for you, without the need for words!
