Philodendron Birkin
4.8 out of 5 (144 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
About Philodendron Birkin
Philodendrons grow aerial roots that grip the bark of trees, allowing them to grow over 20 feet tall! Their heart-shaped leaves change shape as they climb and can grow larger than a dinner plate. Fossils show Philodendrons growing as far back as 30 million years ago when South America was still connected to Antarctica! ❄️
Taxonomy
Philodendron 'Birkin'
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Philodendron Birkin
How often to water your Philodendron Birkin
every 9
Philodendron Birkin needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Philodendron Birkin in your home
a window
Philodendron Birkin can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Philodendron Birkin in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Philodendron Birkin
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Philodendron Birkin after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Can your plant become traumatized from travel? Like from one state to another? Mr. Bean’s leaves have rotted off but his nub is still green in the dirt. What should I do? #Philodendron
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This is my first plant from Greg, and I love her already. The price was wonderful. Low enough, I can buy more.
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She’s starting to brown and notice a small mushroom 🍄🟫 looking thing…new to plant life. What could be happening? FYI…soil still feels wet 🤔 TIA #Philodendron
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Is this level of variegation normal? #Philodendron Phyllis is my 6 year old philodendron Birkin. She’s been in this same pot for about 4 years. She puts out a ton of new leaves but each one is lighter than the last. Is this normal?
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Our plant isn’t looking great as of late. I’m wondering if we need to propagate? Any thoughts? What would be the best way to propagate? Thank you so much for any advice 🪴
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2nd new baby! Can't wait to see them grow
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So wowed by this reverting Birkin (revirkin), and she looks like she could be three different philodendron cultivars. So unique, hence her name. #philodendronbirkin #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict
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Does anyone know what's going on here? Leaves turning yellow. I found some gnats yesterday and gave it some bonide. It's been in this spot for at least 2 months no problem. Perhaps I over watered it hence the gnats. Fed it sometime last week. Thanks! #Philodendron
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Anyone else’s Birkin lose its “stripes”? Can’t recall when it happened, but at some point mine became almost all green. 🤷🏼♀️🤨 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Philodendron #PhilodendronBirkin
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#HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Philodendron I just had to share this cutie that I bought last week. I have fallen down into the philodendron and pothos black hole 😂
Care Summary for Philodendron Birkin
Philodendron Birkin
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 71
Fast grower 62
Survivor 56
Easy to propagate 19
Browns easily 13
Blooms easily 5
Pest magnet 3
04/17/2022
Pretty easy to take care of! I’ve had her 2 months and she’s already putting out a new leaf! Does fine in a north facing window and isn’t too dramatic if I forget to water her right away
Fast grower
03/15/2022
Shine firm variegated leaves. Seemingly easy to grow, and stays green!!
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
03/12/2022
Beautiful leaves, sturdy plant, easy to care for. Love this plant 🪴 💚
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
03/04/2022
I love this philodendron Birkin! The white lines on the large leaves are beautiful. It stretches its leaves out toward the direction of the sun so it really has to be rotated for even growth. Everything I’ve read says it’s easy to care for.
Large, lush leaves
02/14/2022
I bought this when I first moved into my apartment almost a year ago, and it has thrived in my bathroom. It’s a pretty hardy plant, and I don’t think I could kill it if I tried.
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
02/07/2022
Let it dry out!!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
01/30/2022
So much energy, so little drama. I have many plants. He may be my fave. He’s certainly my Good Child.
Fast grower
Survivor
01/13/2022
I love these philodendron. Very fun to watch grow. You never know exactly what the leaves will look like when they unfurl.
Fast grower
Browns easily
01/11/2022
I love this plant! It’s been growing so quickly and the variegation is absolutely beautiful! Very low maintenance for a beautiful reward.
Fast grower
12/14/2021
i’m not too sure if i just have great green thumbs but my Burlington has produced 3 fully white leaves in under 6 months. loves a good light spot as well as occasional misting
Fast grower
Survivor
12/12/2021
I love that each new leaf is different 💚 beautiful to look at
12/10/2021
I love him so much, i’ve definitely been late on a few waters, but he’s strong no the less. sturdy, big, and beautiful
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
12/07/2021
Likes indirect light, and water every week or so when it’s mostly dry. Seems to be very happy in its well-draining coco coir + perlite mix. Each new leaf that has unfurled has been even more variegated than the last and so rewarding!
Large, lush leaves
11/24/2021
I’ve had some ups and downs with my birkin, but overall I love it. Too much light and it can burn or put out pure white leaves, which look cool but can’t photosynthesize - so just watch out for that.
Fast grower
Survivor
11/17/2021
Not too fussy with bright light requirements. Slowly growing from 60watt grow light almost 3 feet away.
Fast grower
Survivor
10/15/2021
Likes bright indirect light. Loves humidity!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
10/04/2021
this plant grows really easily if you just water it once a week or so and give it sunlight :)
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
09/23/2021
Very easy to grow. I have had mine for about 3 years, only repotted it once. A bit slow growing but always looks good.
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
09/14/2021
Love them
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
09/01/2021
Picky about its surroundings and very hard to care for
Browns easily
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