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Philodendron Birkin
Philodendron Birkin
A compact Philodendron with dark leaves finely pinstriped in white, in a 12cm pot.
- Easy care
- Medium to bright indirect
- When top 3cm is dry
- Keep away from pets and kids
- 12cm grow pot
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Philodendron Birkin
R 230.00
About this plant
About this plant
Philodendron Birkin
Easy to take care of.
Requires medium to bright indirect sunlight as long as it is not exposed to direct sun.
Can tolerate lower light for shorter periods at a time.
Works brilliant close to windows. A North or South facing window is recommended.
Soil should be moist at all times however not soggy. Check to see that at least the top 3cm of the soil is properly dry before attempting to water.
Higher humidity will encourage the leaves to grow larger.
The Philodendron Birkin is also known for its air purifying capabilities.
Note: Keep out of reach of children and and pets. Toxic
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
Dark leaves with white pinstripes
Philodendron 'Birkin' · also known as Birkin philodendron, white wave philodendron
Native to Nursery-bred cultivar
A compact, upright Philodendron with glossy dark leaves traced with fine white pinstripes. The pattern changes from leaf to leaf, so the plant is always interesting.
- A Philodendron Birkin in a 12cm grow pot, a compact, upright Philodendron.
- Deep green leaves with fine cream-white pinstripes, and no two leaves quite alike.
- Easy care: indirect light and water once the top 3cm of soil is dry.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Medium to bright indirect light, near a north-facing window behind a sheer curtain or a bright south-facing one. Good light keeps the pinstripes crisp.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect
- Water
- When top 3cm dry
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Temperature
- 15 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Airy potting mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Slow, upright
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in medium to bright indirect light, out of direct sun.
- Water once the top 3cm of soil is dry; never leave it soggy.
- Wipe the leaves now and then to keep them glossy.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- New leaves without stripesToo little light. Move it somewhere brighter.
- Yellow, soft leavesToo much water. Let the top 3cm dry before watering.
- Brown, crispy edgesDry air. Raise the humidity with a pebble tray or grouping plants.
Questions
Good to know
How big is the plant?
How big is the plant?
A plant in a 12cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Does it climb?
Does it climb?
No, Birkin grows upright and compact, so it doesn't need a pole.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
Packed to arrive alive
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