Philodendron Birkin

A stunning cultivar, starting green but developing white lines across mature leaves. When small they make amazing plants in terrariums and with a little cutting back they can be kept small and compact for years. They are well suited for indoors as they grow well in low light, great for larger planters and terrariums. To keep a plant compact it must be allowed to grow to a reasonable size and the central growth must be removed; this will force the plant to cluster with much smaller plantets. This can be done every year or two.

Water well if kept in pots but sparingly in terrariums; potting mix must be allowed to almost dry between waterings. Keep in some direct sunlight or provide artificial light. Avoid heaters and draughty positions. Fertiliser should be only used it you would like the plant to grow. Lack of fertiliser will keep plants shorter and more compact. Temperatures above 20 deg C will speed up growth, between 10 and 20 deg C growth will be extremely slow and plants can be pruned to keep compact. Dead leaves can be removed for cosmetic reasons.

Keep on the dry side in winter.

Caution - harmful if eaten.

Skin & eye irritant