Even though I’ve long thought a live plant makes for a more careful, lasting there the day after Valentine’s Day is a lovely occasion to express respect love, or respect with roses. A bouquet of cut flowers might last anywhere from five to 12 days, depending on what’s in it, but with proper care, a houseplant can thrive for years, keeping the memories of Valentine’s Day alive much longer than any arranged flowers.
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Ideal Houseplants for Valentine’s Day Gifting
Winter is prime time for indoor plants; people spend more time indoors, and plants play a big role in bringing a sense of greenery to the home. Since most indoor plants are from tropical regions, their peak growth often occurs during the winter months in the northern hemisphere, so you typically see a lot of growth and flowering during this time of the year.
If you’re in search of the right houseplant to give someone for Valentine’s Day, I’ve highlighted some favorite options along with suggestions for planting and care for each plant.
Orchids for Valentine’s Day Joy.
Wonderful crops, orchids provide flowers that perform well in nearly any kind of property due to the variety of hues, forms, and patterns. Martha loves orchids and has dozens of them. As each flower blooms, they’re displayed throughout her home in different rooms. Their blooming period is also quite long, with individual flowers lasting for several weeks .Given this, flowers are a great choice for Valentine’s Day gifts due to their give the feel of an arrangement and a living flower.
Orchids should be planted in a soil-less mixture, such as some kind of bark substrate. With proper care, they’ll continue to bloom and go through dormant periods. A skilled gardener can keep an orchid thriving for years, while a novice might treat them like cut flowers, discarding the plant after flowering.
What are the reason’s for choosing begonias on valentine’s day.
Begonias are a great Valentine’s Day plant for one primary reason: color. Instead of your typical green leaves, begonias come in shades ranging from reds to browns to oranges to purples. Additionally, in February and March, begonias bloom with large, hanging clusters of pink, red, or white flowers.
Low-maintenance plants, they require bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. I prefer to plant them in a regular mixture of potting soil blended with perlite. Begonias prefer to dry out between waterings, so it’s best to water them thoroughly and let the soil almost completely dry out before watering again. (You can usually tell when they need more water by how soft or droopy the leaves are.)
With proper care, begonias can live for many years and can easily be propagated from leaf cuttings .Because of their low maintenance and beauty, begonias have become one of Martha’s favorite houseplants. In our plantation, there are many of their final days, and they provide vibrant colors and texture throughout the house. Their look is most striking in Mary’s green room, since green walls provide a striking backdrop for the begonias’ contrasting colors.
Pilea Peperomioides: The Trendy Valentine’s Day Plant
A newer plant that has surged in popularity in recent years, Pilea peperomioides, is an excellent option because they’re incredibly easy and user-friendly.. Plants may take on an array of shapes and sizes and have beautiful shiny, round petals. Martha prefers to display them in large, bowl-shaped planters and likes giving them a rounded shape.
Pilea peperomioides are ideal for beginners and aren’t picky about soil, light, or feeding. They can go for quite some time without regular watering—just an occasional good soak is all they need. Pilea peperomioides produce plenty of offspring, and they can be easily divided and propagated, so you can end up with many plants from just one parent. The heart-like flowers (which are in fact modified leaves) of the famous houseplant ants come in an array of lustrous colors, spanning dark red hues to hues of pink and whites. Because of its leafy forms and hues, they’re very appropriate for Valentine’s Day and easily available during this time of year.
Anthurium Care Made Simple.
Taking care of anthuriums is quite easy, and they prefer moist, well-draining soil and medium light conditions. When gifting anthuriums, keep in mind that they may not fit into every home’s decor as their look is quite tropical, and they typically only last for a few years.
Other plant’s which are suitable for the occasion.
An old houseplant that has stood the test of popularity, growing a philodendron is incredibly easy, and it comes in many shades and combinations of green, yellow, and white. Another leafy houseplant, they aren’t usually bothered by soil or light concerns and can thrive with regular, all-purpose feeding.
Philodendrons especially shine when displayed on shelves and furniture tops as most of them produce long, trailing vines that hang down. Further, they look beautiful when placed on the poles, when the fine tendrils may snap gently. Their main appeal for Valentine’s Day is that some varieties have very uniquely heart-shaped leaves.
A category of succulent plants, hoyas are relatively easy to care for. They’re very smart and skilled in water matters, not needing much water, preferring well-draining soil, and rarely requiring much water. Most hoyas are climbers and vining types, creating a long series of variously shaped and colored leaves. A long-lasting houseplant, technically they do flower, but it’s primarily grown for its leaves.
For Valentine’s Day, the best option when gifting this houseplant is the Hoya kerrii (or Valentine Hoya), which not only comes in shades of green but also comes in green with white or yellow variegation. It’s a cutting that usually consists of a single leaf that’s shaped exactly like a heart. Though they can remain unchanged for some time, they don’t really grow beyond the way they come, so you can expect only about a year’s lifespan from this type.