Houseplant Care in February
Hold the line on January’s reduced watering. New growth signals it’s safe to start fertilizing at half strength. Repot prep starts now.
Light in February
Daylight is lengthening but the sun angle is still low. Keep light-hungry plants at your brightest windows.
Watering in February
Still on the winter schedule. Don’t water more "because the days are getting longer" — wait until you see growth pick up. When it does, UMN Extension advises starting gently with a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half strength.
Pests and problems to watch in February
Spider mites remain a risk in dry, heated air. Missouri Botanical Garden advises inspecting plants regularly so problems are caught early, when control is easier.
What to plan now
Source aroid mix ingredients (orchid bark + perlite) before March. Pick up a moisture meter if you don’t have one. Start thinking about which plants will need repotting come spring.