Birkin Philodendron (Philodendron ‘Birkin’) Plant Care Guide

Bright, beautiful Birkin is a highly popular, compact Philodendron with a classic look perfect for small spaces in a home or office.

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This beautiful plant has an uncertain heritage and is not currently patented. It is thought to be either a mutation of Philodendron ‘Rojo Congo’ or a hybrid between one of the ‘Congo’ and one of the ‘Imperial’ cultivars.

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Care for Your Birkin Philodendron

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Light

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Temperature and Humidity

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Soil and Pot

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