Tag: Valentine’s Day plants

A person in a blue shirt smiling among vibrant coleus plants with colorful leaves.

UF/IFAS plant breeders can play ‘Cupid’ for Valentine’s Day

by Brad Buck
May 14, 2026

Roses are red, violets are blue, but plants may be just right for you to give your Valentine this year. They can be as pretty as roses, and University of Florida scientists breed oodles of ornamentals. For example, David Clark, a UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Alfred Huo, Aroma, Caladium, Coleus, David Clark, Gerbera Daisy, Gift, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Plant Breeding, Snapdragons, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Plants, Zhanao Deng
A dense cluster of vibrant pink orchids with overlapping petals and slender green stems.

An aromatic orchid could brighten Valentine’s Day for your loved one

by Brad Buck
May 14, 2026

When searching for a great Valentine's Day gift, you might consider the enchanting orchid. University of Florida experts say the flowers last longer than many other plants, some emit a beautiful aroma, they come in a wide variety of colors, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Relationships & Family
Tags: Aroma, Colors, Environmental Horticulture, Gift, International, Latin America, Lorna Bravo, Love, Micropropagation, Orchid, Twyla Leigh, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, UF/IFAS Extension Collier County, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Plants, Wagner Vendrame

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