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We gardeners don’t need no stinkin’ candy for Valentine’s Day!
May I suggest a more nuanced gift? (OK, you can give candy too, if you like, but hear me out.)
How about succulent cuttings in a heart-shaped box? Instead of chocolate nuggets that will make us chubby, we get succulent starters that will make us happy.
It could not be easier. Simply go out into the yard (if you are lucky enough to have succulents), and snip off a few ends.
If you don’t have enough, or want more variety, knock on some neighbors’ doors and ask if you can take a few cuttings from their yard. Offer to give them some cuttings from your plants, in exchange. Succulent gardeners, in general, love to share!
Once you give or get this valentine, you can plant the clippings in individual pots, by variety, or you can make succulent groupings in other containers; your choice. They will last for a least a week (and possibly a whole lot longer) before planting, without any visible stress.
If you like this idea and want to save it, pin the image below to your Pinterest board.
If you like succulents, you might like this post below:
Succulent School: Growing Succulents in Unusual Containers
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This is such a wonderful gift and so creative. This would make a great year-round decoration.
I love this idea! It is perfect for garden lovers. Its the gift that keeps on giving.
This is such an adorable idea. I have never seen anything like this before.
So beautiful! Succulents are really awesome! I always seem to have a green thumb with them 🙂 They need so little attention.
Aww, this is such a cute idea. I would love it! I’d get something like this for my sister, she is really into plants. Thanks for sharing this idea.
I love to plant plants, and my son is in love with cacti. This is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day!
Such a creative idea. I would love to get this as a gift instead of roses.
Jess,
Exactly the way I feel!
What a fun way to make the plant for Valentine’s Day. It will last a long, long time too which makes it even more awesome.
I so love this idea. I don’t want chocolates and I love succulents. This is a gift that can last too unlike the chocolates that I eat in a day:)
What a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift for plant lovers. This is a great way to help someone start their home garden as well.
Dana,
Exactly right! All those clippings…they will be set!
I actually really like the idea of this as a gift. It is really unique and any flower person would love it
This is too cute. I know succulents have been a plant trend for 2 years now so for the succulent loves they would appreciate this a lot!
I love it!!! I would so love getting this as a gift! Plus, it also a great idea what to do with those heart-shaped boxes Hmmm! I see ideas coming!
Such a cute idea. A lot healthier than candy!!