Valentine’s Day has a set of expectations and traditions compiled throughout the centuries. Today, however, it’s a largely commercialized event notorious for its avalanche of food, flowers and all things heart-shaped. Yet amid the hand-holding, gift-giving, movie-watching and dessert-indulging, discussion about the significance of the holiday spurs a range of responses. Georgetown students Happy Valentine’s Day, Hoyas! Love is definitely in the air, and if you have been by Leo’s today, the sweet aroma of chocolate and chicken fingers are as well. It’s Cupid’s favorite day of the year, so why not get a little festive? Whether you are out tonight celebrating with that special someone, in a Attention all single Hoyas! Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Well, look no further than this list of perfect options to be your next Valentine! The Student Guard Who Doesn’t Make You Swipe They see your hands are completely full: Olive Branch Grain Bowl in your left, your “International Finance” textbook in your right. You Also known as the Valentine’s Hoya, it's a popular gift plant, especially around Valentine's Day. It’s often called the "Sweetheart Hoya" due to its heart-shaped dark green leaves. There are other cultivars such as the variegated (Albomarginata), large heart, and splash hoyas. All these are relatively rare to find in most plant nurseries. When giving this houseplant for Valentine’s Day, the best choice is the heart Hoya (or Valentine’s Hoya), which comes in not just green, but green with either white or yellow variegation as well. It is a cutting that usually consists of a single leaf that is shaped exactly like a heart. 3. Hoya kerrii. The hoya kerrii is one of the most widely-sold houseplants for valentines day. This is because of their perfect heart-shaped leaves that look great, even as a single leaf in a small pot! Sometimes your valentine is the one that was right in front of you all along. Leo’s, be mine? Oh, valentine, I’ll be with you till the very blend! Happy almost Valentine’s Day, Hoyas! Stay tuned for next week’s edition of InstagraMondays here on 4E. Hoya Heart Plant TiSanti/Getty Images Hoya heart plant. An ideal gift on Valentine’s Day, a hoya heart plant — also known as sweetheart hoya — requires minimal maintenance. Single-leaf hoya plants typically maintain their size and shape without growing for multiple years, so there’s no need to repot. It thrives in indirect sunlight and Need we say more? The leaves are heart-shaped. Is this God’s Valentine’s Day gift to nature or what? The Heart Leaf Philodendron is a great hanging plant with a tropical vine comprising heart-shaped leaves. It is incredibly easy to take care of and makes a great air purifier. Hoya The Heart Hoya is often seen around Valentine’s Day and makes the perfect gift. We will cover proper care, lighting, water, humidity and the differen ‘Sweetheart”, “Heart” or “Valentine” Hoya (hoya kerrii) is a thick, succulent-like tropical vine that is easily identified by its heart shaped leaves. Search this site Submit Search. Facebook. Instagram 30 Chinese students sat before me, waiting with baited breath for my answer. “My most romantic Valentine’s Day. You guys really want to know?” I asked hesitantly. Many of them eagerly nodded their heads. I stuttered and then gave them a story about a Valentine’s Day I had during a relationship. I finished explaining The Washington Post has you covered this year, with D.C.-themed cheesy valentines that are so sappy they belong on a box of Capitol-themed Sweethearts. We collected our favorite valentines, Latest Print Issue Search this site Submit Search. Facebook. Instagram It’s officially February, and you know what that means: studying for midterms, distracting fellow Hoyas with your nonstop coughing in class and, of course, planning for Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to finally make your move and we here at 4E have come up with some surefire ways to make your date Search this site Submit Search. Facebook. Instagram It’s officially February, and you know what that means: studying for midterms, distracting fellow Hoyas with your nonstop coughing in class and, of course, planning for Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to finally make your move and we here at 4E have come up with some surefire ways to make your date Still upset about your breakup? Instead of trying to get back together with your ex, just get back at him or her. While embracing your strength as a strong, independent human is the best revenge, it’s not nearly as entertaining as these tactics. Send your ex some of these thoughtful gifts this Valentine’s Day! 1. Spice It’s officially February, and you know what that means: studying for midterms, distracting fellow Hoyas with your nonstop coughing in class and, of course, planning for Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to finally make your move and we here at 4E have come up with some surefire ways to make your date When Marieteresa Porcher Allen (MSB ’24) saw an influx of new faces on the Georgetown Ballroom Dance Team, she knew a Valentine’s Day Dance would be the perfect way to welcome them to an on-campus community in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I mean, coming out of that whole isolation period, I feel like
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