This is my favorite plant. My office is filled with plants and I love them all but this one is the best. I have bought 5 of them. I gave two of them to my wife for her office and one to my business specialist. The variegated leaves are fantastic. The leaves are very variegated at the top of the plant, medium variegation in the middle and mostly all green at the bottom. They are easy to grow and they won't outgrow your office. I highly recommend this beautiful plant.
Prismacolor™ Birkin Philodendron hybrid
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Simplicity meets style when it comes to the classically beautiful ‘Birkin’ Philodendron. This philodendron features rich green, ovate-shaped leaves with striking striped variegation. It grows in an upright, clumping fashion; it is not a climber. With leaves adorned in creamy white stripes, radiating out from the midribs, ‘Birkin’–like its namesake fashion icon, Jane Birkin–adds a little sophistication, wherever it is displayed!
Adaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHarmful To:PetsCharacteristics
Plant Type:HouseplantHeight Category:MediumHeight:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:WhiteFoliage Shade:Green foliage with white pinstripes.Habit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:LowLight Requirement:MediumLow - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.
Maintenance Category:ModeratePreferred Temperature:60 - 85 °FWater Category:AverageHumidity Preference:HighContainer Soil Type:Indoor Potting MixNeeds Good DrainageUses:Bright SpacesUses:DesktopsUses:Humid SpacesUses:Low Light SpacesUses Notes:Not for human or animal consumption.
Maintenance Notes:- For optimal performance, keep your Philodendron at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Philodendrons perform best in bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight. Too much direct sunlight, especially in the middle of the day, can scorch the leaves. A little morning or evening sun, however, may help your Philodendron to flourish, especially in the short, dim days of winter. Philodendrons will tolerate lower light conditions, but they will not show their coloration/variegation as intensely in low light, or grow as quickly.
- Philodendrons appreciate higher humidity, but are generally adaptable to ambient household humidity. In general, if your philodendron has thicker, waxier leaves, it will be able to tolerate less humidity; if your philodendron has thin, fine leaves, it will perform better if given a higher humidity situation. You can help maintain humidity above 50% by using a humidifier or keeping your Philodendron on a pebble tray.
- Philodendrons prefer to be watered when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage and do not allow your Philodendron to sit in water for extended periods of time, after it has received a good soaking.
- Feed your Philodendron once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
- Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
- When repotting your Philodendron, use an all-purpose potting mix, with additional orchid bark and perlite added, to ensure your Philodendron has good drainage and plenty of nutrients.
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Doug Kuehnast, Minnesota, United States, 35 weeks ago
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