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Gifting trees is more than an act of love—it’s a gift that has a lasting impact. As love grows over time, so too do the benefits of the trees you plant. This Valentine's Day, plant a tree in their name! Gifting a unique plant for Valentine’s Day is a thoughtful, playful, and lasting way to celebrate those we love. With dreamy blooms, exciting foliage, enchanting fragrances, and good vigor, handpicked selections are sure to delight. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores unexpected Valentine plants for inspiration. When looking for a Valentine's Day gift that has big "I'll love you forever" potential, consider giving and planting a beautiful, spring-blooming tree. These gorgeous, showy, and romantic trees will remind your Valentine of your unconditional love every year when they burst forth in an incredible display of blossoms. Support a Time for Trees Initiative; The Arbor Day Foundation’s Time for Trees Initiative has a goal of planting 100-million trees in forests and communities and inspiring 5-million new tree planters by 2022 – the 150 th anniversary of Arbor Day. See how you can join the effort at Arbor Day Foundation. Plant trees around the world A Katsura tree is a great Valentine’s Day gift for a plant lover because it has lush, heart-shaped foliage. Each leaf looks like a heart, and its intricate veins form decorative patterns. In autumn, the foliage turns bright red, orange, and yellow. Though it looks its best in the fall, it’s also a great gift in the winter. This Valentine’s Day, skip the flowers and opt for a more sustainable gift of tree planting – at just one dollar per tree! Planting trees for someone you love on special occasions like Valentine’s Day is a great way to show them you care while also caring for the environment. If you & your loved one are tired of the same old teddy bears & roses every Valentine's Day, think outside the (chocolate) box for 2024! Plant a Tree in honor of your cherished spouse, partner or friend this year and give a gift that will grow for generations. By Andrew Bunting, February 7, 2025. With Valentine’s Day coming soon, it is a perfect opportunity to give your loved one something natural from the garden, or something that can be re-used and planted in the garden or kept as a houseplant. And if you’d like to begin by working on a smaller scale, check out the super-pretty tissue paper Valentine’s Day trees that you can make in snap, with materials from your craft room. We’ve also gathered some trees and decorations you can purchase, just in case you’re not feeling like DIYing right now, though with projects this If your valentine doesn’t have a place to plant a fruit tree, help The Giving Grove plant them in neighborhoods facing food insecurity as part of a 500 Fruit Trees by Arbor Day Challenge. The impact of 500 fruit trees is 310,875 annual fresh fruit servings and 90.9 tons of carbon offset in communities that need it most. So here is my list of over 50 Valentine’s Day gifts to give the plant lover in your life! *Note: To find the links to purchase any of these gifts, check out my page, Valentine’s Day Gifts Purchasing Page. Valentine’s Day Plants – Live Plant Gift Ideas: 1. String of Hearts Live Plant Share your love with the planet this Valentine’s day. Dedicate your donation to a loved one.. Just £2 could plant a beautiful, native tree, such as mango or oak, that will reforest a little bit of planet earth. For Valentine’s Day delivery, order by February 12 and choose express shipping. The sweetheart plant or Valentine’s hoya (Hoya kerrii) is a classic gift choice: small but perfectly formed, and with an unmistakable message of love. And, handily, it is about as indestructible as houseplants come, provided that you don’t drown it with Ryan McCallister, Martha Stewart's head gardener, shares the best houseplants to give for Valentine's Day, including orchids, money plants, begonias, philodendron, anthuriums, and heart-shaped hoya. Rather than sending a card to your loved one this Valentine’s Day, what about planting a tree together? The world needs more trees. It doesn’t need more heart-shaped cardboard. Valentine’s cards are temporary. Even if your partner loves you, that card will be in the recycling bin within a week. Mark my words. 3. “I can’t wait to surprise my valentine with a plant,” said Tom root-fully. 4. “These Valentine’s Day flowers are breathtaking,” said Tom bloomingly. 5. “I accidentally sent flowers to the wrong person,” said Tom stemfully. 6. I’m giving my valentine a plant because it’s sow romantic,” said Tom seedslessly. 7. While flowers wilt and chocolates just seem to disappear, give the gift that - like your love - will grow for generations. Plant a tree in honor of your Valentine for 2023 as a unique gift idea that your cherished friend, partner, or spouse may not expect! Anthurium’s heart-shaped blooms and bright pink color tailor it for Valentine’s Day. This tropical plant thrives indoors and produces flowers for months. Sweetheart Plant or Valentine’s Hoya. Sweetheart plant ( Hoya Kerri ): Its unusual waxy leaves shaped like hearts make it perfect for Valentine’s Day. It is an adorable vining or Support a Time for Trees Initiative; The Arbor Day Foundation’s Time for Trees Initiative has a goal of planting 100-million trees in forests and communities and inspiring 5-million new tree planters by 2022 – the 150 th anniversary of Arbor Day. See how you can join the effort at Arbor Day Foundation. Plant trees around the world Forget the roses and chocolate – the besotted and incurably romantic now give houseplants for Valentine’s Day. I love the idea of Valentine’s Day houseplants. It’s the gift that keeps on giving – longer lasting than dead cut flowers or chocolate which I’d inhale in a nanosecond.
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