Philodendron Birkin
Botanical Name: Philodendron 'Birkin'
Previous Botanical Names: Philodendron 'White Wave'
Common Names: White Wave
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About
The Philodendron Birkin is a stunner. It boasts distinctive white strips that curve the length of the leaves from the central vein to the outer edges. This plant is a prize, not just for its good looks, but for its easy care requirements as well.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers chunky soil with plenty of large, organic, particulate matter. The coarseness of the soil allows water to drain freely while the individual components hold moisture effectively.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
