Sweetheart Hoya

Sweetheart Hoya, which is also known as the Valentine plant, is a charming gift that is often given on Valentine's Day because of its distinctive heart-shaped leaves. Typically, you'll find individual leaves sold in small decorative pots. Given the right conditions, this hoya can grow into a lush vine adorned with adorable, green, heart-shaped leaves, which is perfect for a hanging basket display. As a succulent, this plant requires minimal watering and can tolerate low light, though it thrives with bright, indirect light for optimal growth.

Flowering Cyclamen

A potted cyclamen is a vibrant alternative to a traditional bouquet. It contains blooms ranging from deep rose-red to delicate pink and pure white. Adding to its charm are the stunning, heart-shaped, green-and-silver leaves.

Cyclamen thrives when it is grown in bright, indirect light and requires watering once the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. Though generally compact, cyclamen can grow to over a foot in height, making it a charming tabletop plant.

String of Hearts

For a gift with impact, consider purchasing the String of Hearts, a trailing vine with delicate heart-shaped leaves. These leaves are typically green and silver, but they are occasionally tinted with pink. This beautiful, elegant plant flourishes in abundant sunlight, ideally from a south-facing window, and can grow up to three feet long. Although it is not a succulent, String of Hearts shares a similar drought tolerance. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings for best results.

Heart Fern

Add a touch of the tropics to your home with a Heart Fern, which is native to Southeast Asia. Its deep green, heart-shaped leaves flourish in a humid environment. In order to maintain its lush appearance, remember to mist the plant daily or use a humidifier, especially if indoor air is dry. You should position the fern in bright, indirect light and ensure the soil remains consistently moist. Heart ferns are compact, typically staying under a foot tall, with each leaf reaching 2-3 inches long.

Anthurium

Anthurium is a beautiful, versatile plant with both heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms in colors like bright red, pink, white, and even purple. It offers a striking aesthetic to any garden space. In order to encourage the best blooms, make sure to position your anthurium in a spot with bright, indirect light. Even if the plant does not flower, its glossy leaves provide a stunning visual element. This gorgeous, low-maintenance plant only needs watering once the top inch or two of soil feels dry to the touch. In the right conditions, anthuriums can reach a height of about two feet.

Heart-Leaf Philodendron

The Heart-Leaf Philodendron is the perfect choice for beginners seeking an easy-care plant with heart-shaped leaves. It adapts well to low-light conditions, but thrives when it is grown in bright, indirect light. This beautiful, resilient plant quickly recovers from an occasional missed watering. With long, trailing vines and glossy leaves, it’s an ideal choice for draping decoratively over a bookcase or shelf.