Potted philodendron birkin plant with green leaves on a white background

Philodendron Birkin, 4-Inch Pot

$19.95
Sale price  $19.95 Regular price 
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Potted philodendron birkin plant with green leaves on a white background

Philodendron Birkin, 4-Inch Pot

$19.95
Sale price  $19.95 Regular price 

Philodendron Birkin is an upright, self-heading houseplant prized for glossy green leaves that can develop fine cream or pale pinstripes. Each new leaf brings its own pattern; some leaves may be darker green or show different markings as the plant grows. Display it on a bright tabletop where the foliage is easy to see.

Points of interest and size

  • One live Philodendron Birkin in a 4-inch nursery grow pot. Height, fullness, and variegation vary naturally; not every leaf will have identical stripes.
  • A young tabletop plant when shipped. With suitable care it can grow into a substantially larger upright clump over time; mature size is not its shipping size. This is not sold as a hanging vine.

Care guide

  • Light: Bright indirect light helps support growth and patterned foliage. Avoid harsh direct afternoon sun, which can scorch leaves; low light may yield less distinct markings.
  • Water: Water thoroughly when the upper 1–2 inches of mix dry, then let excess drain. Check the soil rather than following a fixed weekly schedule; avoid keeping roots soggy.
  • Soil: Use a chunky, airy houseplant or aroid mix with bark and perlite in a pot with drainage holes.
  • Humidity and temperature: Average to moderate indoor humidity generally suits it. Keep warm and away from cold drafts and drying vents.
  • Feeding: During spring and summer growth, use balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label about monthly; reduce or pause in winter.
  • Pruning: Remove yellow or damaged leaves with clean shears. Pattern shifts are natural; pruning cannot guarantee a particular future stripe pattern.
  • Repotting: When roots crowd the pot, move up one size in fresh airy mix, keeping the base at its original planting depth.
  • Propagation: Mature plants may form offsets that can be separated once rooted; not every young plant will have an offset at shipment.

Pet safety

Keep away from cats, dogs, and children.

What you receive and optional planter

One live Philodendron Birkin in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. The white Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter is sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole: remove the nursery pot to water, let it drain completely, then return it. Decorative furnishings are not included.

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