Romantic Plants: The Best Green Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Ditch the traditional bouquets and go grab a Valentine’s Day plant. They’ll live longer (hopefully, under the right care) and the plant can stand for the blooming love you and your partner share.

We know, we know. Roses reign supreme this season. And sure, we know just how special they are. But we’re giving you a list of more unique buds and blooms. If your loved one is someone with a green thumb, we bet they’ll appreciate this more-than-just-a-standard-long-stem-rose effort!

The Best Green Gifts for Valentine’s Day

The Classic Red Rose (Or Is It?)

Hey, this is still a more-than-just-a-standard-long-stem-rose idea. This is now a potted plant idea! Romantic plants like roses needn’t be bundled into a bouquet. You can get beautiful potted rose bushes, big and small, from your local stores. They come in your usual shades of red, but you can also find them in other vibrant colours like yellows, purples, and pinks.

If you’re thinking long-term (and we hope you are), a potted plant like this can bloom season after season and represent a longer and stronger bond. Sounds romantic, right? And hey, plain and simple, these rose bushes just look beautiful.

Or-You-Chid-Ding Me?

No, we will not apologize for the best pun ever. However, you might want to consider the lovely orchid this Valentine’s Day. Orchids are symbols of love and beauty, certainly something you’d want to convey to that special someone of yours. If you do have a special someone in your life that just exudes luxury and glam, a simple rose won’t cut it. But an orchid? A showstopper.

Now, orchids do have a reputation for being a difficult indoor plant. But don’t worry. Choosing an orchid can be similar to, say, choosing a difficulty setting in a video game. You find certain species that are easy and get some that are more tailored to seasoned gardeners.

Wishing on a Money Tree

What could be more romantic than financial security? Money trees symbolize abundance, prosperity, and good luck. Yes, these plants rose to popularity because of their ties with good fortune, but that doesn’t mean that they won’t make excellent Valentine’s Day plant gifts.

Maybe you met the love of your life at work or they’ve been working really hard for that promotion. A money tree could show them that you’re there offering support and wishing them all the best in their career. In our opinion, and I bet you’d agree - a stable partner is a sexy partner.

Succulents: Tiny and Dreamy

Enduring love? Sounds nice, huh? Succulents, those tiny little green plants, symbolize it! They also stand for longevity, endurance, and perpetual love. If you ask us, Valentine’s succulents should be a thing by now. There’s a ton for you to choose from and you can get one that represents you or the love you share with your special person.

And here’s a pro tip. Succulents are safe gifts for a budding (pun intended) romance. They don’t scream ‘serious’ relationship compared to the classic rose. But, if you need them to be, they can mean so much more to the right person. It’s all about how you frame your gift. You know, maybe pair this with a heartfelt letter? That’ll make your lover swoon.

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nature

We can go through handfuls of plants and tell you why they’d make great Valentine’s Day gifts. But no one knows your other half better than you. We hope. If your partner is a plant lover, get one that you know they’d like. Give their plant babies a brother or a sister! People often say it’s the thought that counts, and we’d like to agree when it comes to gifting plants.

Choosing a unique plant may seem like an impossible task, but there are ways you can find out what to get your special someone. Take a picture of their garden and show a gardener. They can offer up tons of recommendations. Choose plants by colour. That may seem silly at first, but you can’t go wrong with something as simple as that.

For Extra Brownie Points

If you’re giving a potted plant, don’t just focus on the plant itself. Give some extra thought to the pot! Get a colorful pot or, even better, add some custom flair to it. You can do a simple ribbon and a note, of course. You can also paint the pot, draw on it, or add your own unique touch to the pot. And don’t just do it for the sake of doing it. Put some effort into it!

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