Philodendron Birkin

Add a refined tropical touch to your interior with the Philodendron Birkin, a compact houseplant admired for its glossy dark-green leaves decorated with fine cream-white stripes. Each leaf develops a unique variegated pattern that becomes more prominent as it matures.

Its upright, compact growth makes it ideal for desks, shelves, side tables, reception areas, and office interiors.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Philodendron Birkin / White Wave
• Botanical name: Philodendron ‘Birkin’
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: Evergreen indoor foliage plant
• Pot size: 15 cm
• Foliage: Glossy dark-green leaves with cream-white pinstripes
• Light: Bright, indirect or filtered light
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Moist but well-drained potting mix
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
• Growth habit: Compact and upright
• Growth rate: Slow
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
• Suitable for: Homes, offices, desks, shelves, and reception areas

Care Tips:

• Place the plant in bright, indirect light to maintain its distinctive variegation.
• Protect it from harsh direct sunlight, which may scorch the leaves.
• Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry.
• Do not allow the pot to remain in standing water.
• Keep away from cold air-conditioning drafts.
• Wipe the leaves gently to remove dust.
• Rotate the pot occasionally for balanced growth.
• Use a diluted, balanced houseplant fertilizer during the active growing season.

Safety Note: Philodendron Birkin contains calcium oxalate crystals and is harmful if eaten. Keep it away from children and pets. Its sap may also irritate sensitive skin.

Note: Supplied in a 15 cm nursery pot. Leaf colour, variegation, shape, size, and fullness may vary naturally from one plant to another. Decorative outer pot is not included unless stated otherwise.