--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20260202-valentines-day-gardening-tip-houseplants-with-heart-shaped-appeal/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Valentine’s Day gardening tip: Houseplants with heart-shaped appeal Publication Date: 02.02.2026, 11:00 National Garden Bureau highlights five easy-care indoor plants that offer a long-lasting alternative to cut flowers. The [National Garden Bureau (NGB)](https://ngb.org) is encouraging gardeners and gift-givers to mark Valentine’s Day with what it calls a “living heart”—houseplants with naturally heart-shaped leaves that provide year-round interest rather than a fleeting display. According to the organization, heart-shaped plants combine symbolism with practicality, making them suitable for desks, kitchen tables, or bedroom nightstands. Diane Blazek, executive director of NGB, said the idea is to shift attention toward gifts that endure. Heart-shaped houseplants, she noted, offer a sustainable way to brighten indoor spaces while requiring relatively little maintenance. As part of its 2026 recommendations, NGB outlined five popular options that vary in appearance and care needs: ## String of Hearts *(Ceropegia Woodii)* ![](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/string-of-hearts-indoor-plant-unsplash.jpeg) This trailing vine produces small green-and-silver leaves shaped like miniature hearts. It thrives in bright light and performs best near sunny, south-facing windows, where it can develop long, cascading stems. ## Sweetheart Hoya *(Hoya Kerrii)* ![Hoya kerrii heart shaped succulent in vibrant red pot on white countertop against blank soft beige wall, Sweetheart cactus plant, growing love Valentine's day banner with copy space, calm aesthetic](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hoya-kerrii-heart-shaped-succulent-in-vibrant-red-pot-on-white-countertop-against-blank-soft-beige-wall-sweetheart-cactus-plant-growing-love-valentines-day-banner-with-copy-space-calm-aesthetic-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) Often sold as a single heart-shaped leaf, this slow-growing succulent can eventually develop into a longer vine. Its thick leaves help it tolerate infrequent watering, making it a low-maintenance option. ## Anthurium *(Anthurium Andraeanum)* ![](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/anthurium-flower-unsplash.jpeg) A tropical houseplant known for both heart-shaped foliage and glossy red or pink blooms. With bright, indirect light, anthuriums can flower for much of the year and are commonly used as decorative indoor accents. ## Heart Leaf Philodendron *(Philodendron Hederaceum)* ![house plant heart leaf Philodendron vine in white pot](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/house-plant-heart-leaf-philodendron-vine-in-white-pot-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) Highly adaptable and easy to grow, this plant tolerates a wide range of indoor conditions. Its trailing green leaves make it a reliable choice for beginners and for spaces with lower light. ## String of Pearls *(Curio Rowleyanus)* ![](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/string-of-pearls-plant-unsplash.jpeg) This plant offers a contrasting look, with bead-like leaves that spill over the edges of containers. Under the right conditions, it produces small, cinnamon-scented flowers during the summer months. For best results, NGB advises matching the plant to the recipient’s living environment. Low-light spaces are better suited to philodendrons and hoyas, while brighter rooms allow sun-loving varieties such as string of hearts to grow more vigorously. --- *About the Author: This article was prepared by the [National Garden Bureau](https://ngb.org), a nonprofit organization that serves as the marketing and educational arm of the gardening industry. It works to inspire and inform consumers about gardening by promoting the use of seeds, plants, and related products in homes, gardens, and workplaces. NGB draws on expertise from its member companies and horticultural professionals to provide reliable, industry-backed information.* --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.