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Valentine's Day Plants: A complete guide to houseplants with heart-shaped flowers or leaves

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Whenever Valentine’s day approaches, people scramble to buy a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to express their love for their special someone. I always told my husband that I prefer to get potted plants so that I could appreciate it for years to come. What houseplants are the best gifts to give when expressing love especially during hearts’ day? I’ve picked out these indoor plants that have heart-shaped leaves or flowers which are as romantic and more everlasting than &nbsp;your usual cut flowers.1. Violets (Violas)Did you know that &nbsp;before the pinks and reds, violet was the color for love? And not just romantic love,&nbsp; but care, affection, and harmony. Violets were exchanged as a symbol of romantic love until the 1930s. &nbsp;the preferred flower for sweethearts was the viola, or violet, a name derived from the Greek word io (as in iodine) for the flower’s use as a purple dye.2. AnthuriumAlso called painter’s palette, flamingo lily, tailflower or laceleaf,&nbsp; these tropical perennial is a popular houseplant because aside from looking good with its glossy heart-shaped leaves, it’s listed in the NASA Clean Air Study (1989) as capable of removing toxins from the air. (Note: Ventilation is still the better air purifier according to this study) The large red or pink heart-shaped “flower” is not really a flower but a modified leaf called a spathe.Other popular varieties for Valentine’s day include:3. BegoniasBegonias are a bit harder to care for than the average houseplant but they are some of the most visually appealing indoor plants you can have in your home. It’s worth learning to care for them, and once you get the hang of it, you might be wanting to collect &nbsp;all the begonia types.4. Calla Lily (Arum)Calla Lily belong to the same family as Anthuriums. It’s a tall bulb plant that looks grand and loves the heat. The “flower” or modified leaf called spathe, can take the shape of a heart when viewed from above or from an angle. I’m not really a fan of the white version but here are some varieties of this plant that are perfect for Valentine’s day:5. Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)Also known called old fashioned bleeding heart or Asian bleeding heart, this plant is related to the poppy family and is a shade-loving plant which makes it a good houseplant. The flowers bloom in springs but it fades and the leaves die as it gets warmer (only to return again next spring). The puffy heart-shaped pink flower has a single white dangling drop that reminds me of a beautiful necklace with a quartz crystal and pearl pendant. This plant is like a living jewelry when given as a gift.6. Flowering CyclamenCyclamens are hardy perennials that love the cold climate. This flowering plant is cute and petite with pink or white flowers that resemble the shape of butterflies. They have green, heart-shaped leaves with some silver marbling and while they grow close to the ground, they eventually grow to over a foot tall. They make excellent plants to brighten up areas during the cold season when every color seems to fade away. They bloom the best during these times!7.&nbsp; Morning gloryAlso called moonflower, this annual flowering climber is related to the potato vine. The white flowers that bloom at night are big and fragrant; during the day, the pretty, heart-shaped leaves take center stage. Morning glories as houseplants will require bright and direct light. A spot in a sunny window sill would be best!8. CalladiumCaladiums are technically flowering plants but they are prized for their beautiful leaves rather than for their insignificant blossoms. Commonly, it’s also known as elephants ear, heart of Jesus, or angel wing and it comes in various shapes such as hearts, arrows or lances with multiple color combinations of red, pink, rose, white, chartreuse, green, and even lavender. Normally, they come in interesting hues of green and pink or red which makes it a perfect plant gift this Valentines Day.9. AlocasiaAlocasia is also called “Elephant’s ear” as Calladium because they belong to the same family.&nbsp; But compared to Calladium, Alocasia have bigger leaves with less variety in color. But the size of the leaves are usually impressive and make great statement pieces in the home.10. HostasI was recommended to plant some hostas in my front yard because they are known to tolerate shade really well. These are also known as plantain lillies and while they are often planted outdoors, it can make good houseplants if grown under proper conditions.&nbsp; The leaves of hostas are waxy and come in a wide variety of sizes and leaf colors. The ones I’m recommending here are those that have the heart-shaped leaves.11. PhilodendronPhilodendrons are extremely easy to care for and are good plants for the beginning plant parent. These have glossy green leaves that trails quickly into a charming bunting of hearts. You can either leave them to trail down or train them up a pole (as I prefer to do with both Philodendrons and Pothos).12. HoyaHoyas are tropical indoor plants and are also called “Wax plant” because of its thinck and waxy leaves. It has waxy, porcelain-like flower clusters that are fragrant.13. PeperomiaPeperomia resembles rubber plants but they are much more compact and cuter which is why they’re often mistaken for succulents. They are easy to manage as houseplants so they make great gifts for beginners. They’re excellent at keeping indoor air clean too! There are over a thousand variety of peperomias but only 12 are suitable to be household plants. Here are those that I could recommend:14. String of Hearts&nbsp; (Ceropegia woodii)I’m not a fan because this is quite a difficult plant to care for, but this is quite popular among plant parents because of its charming traits. The trailing evergreen plant has dainty, multicolored heart-shape leaves that are usually green and silver, but can also have blushes of pink here and there. It loves the sun and is almost drought-tolerant. Just by its name, you can tell it makes the perfect plant gift for Valentine’s day.15. Heart Fern (Hemionitis arifolia)It’s called that because it’s leathery dark-green leaves are almost perfectly heart-shaped (with emphasis on almost because they’re a tad bit elongated, in my opinion). They look great when the humidity in the room is high, but don’t worry as they can still withstand normal dryness in homes. You may just want to mist it from time to time. It’s a lovely houseplant with leaves that grow tall and open.A lover of flowers, dresses, and all things creative, I'm glad you're here as I strive to create a calming life and home for my family.I would love for you to share my work, but please bear in mind that all text and images on this site are property of A Calming Home. Please do not copy my blog post in its entirety. You are free to use a photo or two, but please ensure that you link back to my original post. Do not alter my photos in any way by removing watermarks, cropping, or editing them without first obtaining written permission from me. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated! Thank you!I'm Janice, a creative INFP turned full time lifestyle blogger and homemaker! 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Whenever Valentine’s day approaches, people scramble to buy a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to express their love for their special someone. I always told my husband that I prefer to get potted plants so that I could appreciate it for years to come. What houseplants are the best gifts to give when expressing love especially during hearts’ day? I’ve picked out these indoor plants that have heart-shaped leaves or flowers which are as romantic and more everlasting than &nbsp;your usual cut flowers.1. Violets (Violas)Did you know that &nbsp;before the pinks and reds, violet was the color for...

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