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Galentine’s Day Plant Party Guide
Celebrate the women who help you grow with a Galentine’s Day filled with greenery and "planty" bonding. This guide features interactive activities and design ideas to turn your celebration into a living memory.
At a Glance:
- Host a Pot & Sip party using all-in-one packs to combine social drinking with hands-on planting.
- Encourage creativity with a planter painting station where guests customize their own ceramic pots.
- Organize a plant swap for guests to exchange their favorite plants or cuttings.
- Create a blooming centerpiece with waxed Amaryllis bulbs, mini orchids, or pink plants that double as party favors.
Galentine’s Day is the ultimate excuse to celebrate the powerhouse women who help you (and your plants!) flourish. This year, let’s skip the cliché gifts in favor of something with actual roots. Below, we’ve curated a list of our favorite plant activities and DIY decor ideas that are far more interesting than a standard bouquet.
If you are simply looking for the perfect gift, be sure to explore our curated Valentine’s Day Collection. For more inspiration on finding a present that truly resonates, you can also read our guide on the best plant gifts for every love language.
Pot & Sip: Planting Party
Gather your favorite gals for a "Pot & Sip" planting party! This interactive experience is like a paint-and-sip, but with more greenery and a living keepsake. Choose from one of our party packs or plant bundles, grab a chic planter and some fresh potting mix, then pour something bubbly. You're ready to spend the afternoon getting a little dirt under your fingernails with your favorite people.
Planter Painting
Set out some terracotta or white ceramic pots (aka blank canvases) alongside acrylic paints and stencils, and let your squad unleash their inner artist with a fun planter painting session. They can then take it home to house a beloved plant, or you can supply small plants for them to pot their newly decorated creation in!

Plant Swap
Host a plant swap for your Galentine's crew! This is a fantastic way for everyone to expand their plant collection while also sharing what plants are their favorite to grow. You can either encourage guests to bring rooted cuttings, full plants they're willing to part with, or even something new. It's a fun way to share the plant love, discover new varieties, and exchange care tips with your girls!

Blooming Centerpiece & Party Favors
Skip the temporary bouquet and use a lush, flowering statement plant as your table focal point. Surround the base with a curated spread of mini orchids and our waxed Amaryllis bulbs coated in real rose petals—which, let's be honest, are the ultimate "no-maintenance" flex. These beauties double as party favors that your guests can grab on their way out, creating an elegant atmosphere that keeps growing long after the last drink is poured.

Pink Plants & Orchids
Looking for a more unique display? Bring all the Galentine’s Day vibes with pink plants like the Philodendron Pink Princess, Pink Bikini, or Aglaonema Wishes which make for the ultimate high-end party favors. If you want to take the aesthetic up a notch, try styling your orchids on cute decorative dishes or tucking them into chic planters layered with plush moss for a polished look. You can even snip off a flower or two to keep the memories alive—just tuck them into a flower press or a favorite book to create a preserved floral keepsake.

Grow the Love This Galentine’s
Wrapping up your Galentine’s Day with a little dirt under your nails and a lot of laughter is the best way to honor the friends who help you grow. Whether you’re swapping rare cuttings or painting planters, these planty activities create living memories that far outlast any traditional bouquet. So, grab your besties, pour something sparkling, and let the good times grow!
Planning to host your own planty party? Don't leave your greenery to chance! Order your plants and supplies by Sunday, February 8th to ensure your plants arrive fresh and ready for the festivities.
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