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Philodendron 'Birkin'
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Birkin is the philodendron that stripes itself: every glossy dark green leaf comes in painted with fine cream-white pinstripes, and a mature plant carries more of them than a young one. It grows upright and compact instead of vining, so it holds its shape on
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a shelf or a desk without a pole or a trellis. Worth knowing before you buy: variegation isn't guaranteed on every new leaf. Some come in nearly white, some revert to plain green, and more light generally means more striping. Like all philodendrons it's toxic if chewed, so keep it away from curious pets. Care snapshot Light: Bright indirect light, a few feet back from a window. It survives in lower light, but new leaves come in greener and the pinstripes fade. Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry, roughly weekly in the growing season and less in winter. Humidity: Average home humidity is fine. It looks happier grouped with other plants or near a humidifier in dry winter air. Pet-safe: No. Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes mouth and throat irritation, so keep it out of reach. What ships: A 4-inch or 6-inch plant in its nursery grow pot with a care card. No decorative pot or saucer. Striping varies plant to plant, so yours won't be identical to the photos. Pairs nicely with Philodendron 'Congo Rojo' if you're collecting the upright philodendrons.