16 Houseplants You Should Propagate in February

18.03.2024 - 10:43 / balconygardenweb.com / Suyash

Chilly months pose a challenge to grow plants outdoors, but you can definitely start some beautiful ones indoors! The specimens in this list look stunning and propagate easily, too!

Botanical name: Coleus

The best time to propagate Coleus is when the weather is slightly cold but about to become warmer, making February an ideal time to prepare it for spring growth. We have a detailed article on how to grow it from cuttings here.

Botanical name: Saintpaulia

African violets require bright but indirect sunlight, making them the perfect choice to propagate in February. You can check out the entire process of growing them from leaves indoors here.

Botanical name: Crassula ovata

Since jade plants prefer bright but indirect sunlight, they can be the perfect houseplant to propagate in February. Here’s the process.

Botanical name: Epiphyllum anguliger

The fishbone cactus is a hardy plant that can survive periods of lower temperatures, so you can easily propagate it during February.

Take 5-6 inches long stem cutting (the entire leaf segment) and let it air dry (callus) for a few days. Remember, the more cuttings you grow together- the fuller the plant will look in the pot! Plant in a succulent mix for best results. Click here for more details.

Botanical name: Begonia spp.

During February, you can take small cuttings from this plant to propagate; they will be in their glory by summer! Rhizomatous begonias grow the best from this method. There are5 different ways you can grow these plants!

Botanical name: Geranium spp.

Indoors, geraniums can survive well, and you can propagate them during February. Use stem cuttings and plant them directly in moist soil. They’ll be all ready before the summer!

Botanical name: Ficus elastica

Rubber plants becomes