While a bouquet of roses might be the most common gift for Valentine’s Day, and they are beautiful – they just don’t last very long.
Instead of giving roses as a gift, give one of these special heart-felt plants instead!
These plants will live for years and years, and will be a constant reminder of your love (and of you)!
Here are some of my favorite pink succulents and house plants. All plants were available at the time of this article. If you see a plant you like, grab it before it’s gone!
I only write about things I have or love – and I’m sharing them with you because maybe you’ll love them, too. The links in this post may contain affiliate links. I’ll receive a small commission (at no expense to you) if you make a purchase after clicking on my link.
Anacampseros telephiastrum ‘Variegata’
This pretty pink succulent is sure to make your loved one’s heart beat faster.
The Anacampseros telephiastrum ‘Variegata’ has intense pink leaves that fade to a lime green color at the top of the plant, making it even more interesting.
This is an easy-to-grow plant, requiring little water and bright sunlight. The more sunlight this plant receives, the brighter pink it will be.
Make It Extra Special: Pair this plant with a bag of Dove Promises chocolate candies. Mmmmm.
Pachyphytum oviferum ‘Pink Moonstones’
You’ll be tickled pink to add this Pink Moonstones Pachyphytum succulent to your plant collection!
This small succulent has plump pink leaves, requires little water, and bright sunshine. It’s easy to grow and is sure to delight. It produces dark pink bell-shaped flowers in the Spring.
Make It Extra Special: Pair this special plant with a Cranberry Dahlia Joy + Laughter candle for a very special gift.
Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’
This Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’ succulent is full of character!
This succulent grows to about 8-inches tall and can produce clusters of small pink flowers in warmer weather. It can be used as a houseplant or used outdoors in a rock garden in warm climates.
Make It Extra Special: Add a Ceramic and Wood Tripod Planter to this plant for a winning combination.
Echeveria ‘Pretty in Pink’
This Echeveria ‘Pretty in Pink’ succulent is sure to please.
This small plant is a hard one to find. The leaves have a pale pink color. The plant requires little water and does best in full sun.
Make It Extra Special: Add a Glass Heart Jar Candle to this plant for a positively perfect pair.
Crassula ‘Calico Kitten’
This Crassula ‘Calico Kitten’ has heart-shaped leaves with a pink tint – perfect for Valentine’s Day.
This is a small succulent with trailing stems. It looks right at home in a hanging basket or flowing over a planter. With the right care, this plant produces tiny white flowers in the center of the leaf clusters. Grows best is partial to full sun and only needs watering occasionally.
Make It Extra Special: This plant would look beautiful potted in a Mauve and Wood Planter.
Kalanchoe ‘Pink Butterflies’
The Kalanchoe ‘Pink Butterflies’ is an amazing, rare succulent. This plant is also known as “Pink Mother of Thousands”.
The plant has spotted green leaves that have a pink tint. The plant produces hundreds of tiny pink plantlets along the edge of the leaves that resemble butterflies resting. This plant can grow to around 12-inches tall and looks amazing when it is in bloom. This plant grows best in partial sun. Let the soil surface dry out between waterings.
Make It Extra Special: Gift this plant with a box of Godiva Masterpieces Chocolates – a tasty treat!
Dessert Gem Pink Cactus
This Pink Cactus is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It comes in a white ceramic planter with glued decorative rock that is porous for easy watering, and a heart message insert.
This cactus is a slow-growing plant with softer spines than most other cactus varieties.
Make It Extra Special: Add a box of Conversation Heart candies to make this an even sweeter gift.
Tradescantia spathacea ‘Moses in the Cradle’
This Moses in the Cradle plant is bursting with color!
The glossy green leaves of this plant have a light purple, pinkish stripe mixed with green on the top, and a darker pinkish purple shade on the underside of the leaves. The leaves can get as long as 1-foot. The plant grows best in medium to bright light and just needs to be watered once a week or every other week depending on your conditions.
Make It Extra Special: Pot this plant in a Fluted White Flower Pot to make this a very special gift.
Stromanthe Sanguinea Triostar ‘Tricolor Prayer Plant’
This Tricolor Prayer Plant adds a touch of pink to your house plant collection.
This is an easy-to-grow plant. It prefers very bright indirect light, evenly moist soil, and high humidity. The tops of the leaves are green and white and the bottom of the leaves are a bright reddish-pink.
Make It Extra Special: Add a Pink Ceramic Planter to this plant for a complete gift.
Callisia Pepens Variegated ‘Tri-Color Bolivian Jew’
This Tri-Color Bolivian Jew is such a pretty pink plant!
This plant has small trailing leaves that are shades of cream, pink, and green on vine-like stems. It’s an easy plant to grow and only needs partial sun. Keep the soil moderately moist (not soggy) for best growth.
Make It Extra Special: Pot this plant in a pretty white planter so the focus stays on the leaves. Makes a nice potted gift.
Hypoestes Phyllostachya ‘Polka Dot Plant’
This Pink Polka Dot plant is sure to bring a smile!
This classic plant is easy to grow and care for. It needs bright indirect light and moist soil. The bright pink on the leaves adds a pop of color to any room.
Make It Extra Special: Add this plant to a pretty polka dot planter for a spectacular display.
Aglaonema ‘Pink Lady Valentine’
This pink and green Aglaonema Valentine Chinese Evergreen plant is quite stunning.
This is a very easy to grow plant, it’s very tough! The leaves have a mottled pink within the green, making it a focal point plant.
Make It Extra Special: Gift this plant with a pretty pink copper watering can – they will look perfect together.
Fittonia albivenis ‘Frankie’
This Fittonia albivenis ‘Frankie’ plant has soft pure pink mottled coloring on the leaves. So pretty. The leaves are ruffled around the edges, adding to the interest.
This is an easy plant to grow and care for plant, and it adds a nice bit of color to any decor.
Make It Extra Special: Pot this plant in a white and pink ceramic planter for a beautiful display.
Hoya Carnosa Tricolour
This beautiful Hoya Carnosa Tricolour is sure to delight any plant lover.
The leaves are lined with white and pink. This fast growing plant is easy to care for. It looks great in a hanging basket. It grows best in bright shade or filtered light and is drought tolerant.
Make It Extra Special: This plant would look awesome in a white ceramic hanging basket. Makes a very thoughtful gift.
Any of these indoor house plants will make your sweetheart happy on Valentine’s Day!
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