Easy to Care for a Philodendron Birkin Plant

Last updated on March 1st, 2023 at 08:33 am

Philodendron Birkin is a popular house plant with green leaves with white streaks. Philodendron Birkin may appear to be difficult to care for, but this is not the case. All these plants are incomparable to beautify the house balcony. People who can’t grow plants due to a lack of light can easily plant Philodendron Birkin as its light requirements are very low.

In today’s article you will learn in detail about the complete care of Philodendron Birkin, a house plant belonging to the Philodendron family. Philodendron ‘Birkin’ is one of many varieties (referred to as cultivars) of philodendron that technically do not have a natural habitat. It is the result of a spontaneous mutation of Philodendron ‘Rojo Congo’.

Easy to Care for a Philodendron Birkin Plant

Pot Selection:-

Choose a large pot for transplanting a philodendron plant, so that the plant has enough room to grow. There should be drainage holes at the bottom of the pot to allow excess water to drain out or rot the roots. If you want to plant philodendron in the first position, take a 6-inch pot. In the beginning you can choose ceramic or plastic pots instead of clay ones. Later, when the plant grows, change it to a bigger pot.

Soil preparation for Philodendron Birkin Plant :-

Philodendron Birkin is a tropical plant that prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Here is a description of a simple soil mix preparation that will work well for your Philodendron Birkin:

Ingredients:
Peat algae or cocopeat
Perlite
Orchid bark
Instructions:

• Combine equal parts peat moss or cocopeat and perlite in a mixing bowl or bucket.
• Add a small amount of orchid bark to the mixture and mix well.
• Adjust the mixture as needed to achieve a loose, well-draining texture.
• Use soil mix to repot your Philodendron Birkin, using a pot with drainage holes to ensure adequate drainage.

Alternatively, you can also use well-draining soil rich in organic matter for indoor tropical plants. Just make sure it has good drainage! And your plants need plenty of organic matter to provide nutrients. Whatever soil mix you use, be sure to water your Philodendron Birkin when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Also no water containing (wet, damp or sticky) soil should be used.

Two types of soil preparation methods are mentioned for this plant. This plant can be transplanted into any type of soil.

First method: one part garden soil (sandy soil), one part river white sand (river sand), one part vermicompost or one year old rotted dung manure or one year old leaf manure and one part cocopeat.

Second method: two parts cocopeat, one part sand, and one part vermicompost.

Transplantation method: 

Once the tub is selected, after observing the drainage system of the tub, the plant should be planted in the center of the tub with the required amount of soil. While placing the soil, it should be pressed a little so that the air in the soil can escape easily. As a result, the chance of tree root rot is reduced. Adequate water should be given after transplanting the tree.

Care should be taken while placing the soil so that there is 2 inch space above the tub.

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Light:-

This plant does not like shade at all and does not like strong sun. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves, so it is better not to keep it in direct sunlight. As a result, this plant should be kept in a location with bright light but no direct sunlight.

Water:-

Because the Philodendron plant craves water, it is also known as a thirsty plant. However, there is no need to water daily, when the top 2 to 3 inches of soil are dry or when the soil moisture is slightly reduced, water should be given. Overwatering can cause root rot or plant death. When the house plant is given water, a well plate should be placed beneath the tub so that it can take it. The plant should be bathed once or twice in 15 days and the base plate should be filled with water.

Fertilizer:-

Feed your Philodendron Birkin with a balanced fertilizer every month during the growing season (spring and summer). Avoid fertilizing during the winter months.

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Pruning:-

Prune your Philodendron Birkin as needed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or yellowing leaves.

Repotting:-

Repot your Philodendron Birkin in a slightly larger pot with fresh soil every 1-2 years to encourage healthy growth.

Problem and its solution :-

Two types of problems are seen in this tree. Leaves turn yellow and leaves turn brown. If the lower leaves turn yellow, don’t worry, this is a natural process. But if the upper leaves turn yellow then it turns yellow due to a lack or excess of water. So water should always be given wisely and if the plant receives strong sunlight, the leaves turn brown. So this tree can never be planted in a place where there is a strong sun. Apart from this, no other problems are seen in this tree. By following this step by step you can make this Philodendron Birkin very easily.

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