Philodendron 'Birkin'

These babies have been flying off the shelves! The Philodendron Birkin is the new kid on the block when it comes to trending house plants and it is bound to tantalise any plant enthusiast. The Birkin grows to become a compact plant of rounded leaves which display dramatic pinstripe variegated lines across their face. The height of the mature Birkin is something that is yet to be confirmed.
 
The Birkin isn’t the fastest growing Philodendron so pick a pot you love as you will be able to enjoy it. With its stunning foliage you will want to position your plant in a predominant spot, but remember to ensure it has moderate to bright indirect light to keep you plant happy and healthy. The Birkin will tolerate our dry indoor conditions, but thrives in humidity as most Philodendrons do. A misting from time to time would be welcomed.
 
While the Philodendron Birkin is a designer plant it is part of the large genus of flowering plants in the Araceae family, within the Philodendron genus there are almost 500 species. Philodendrons tend to originate from the rainforests of Brazil and Paraguay. They are typically large and imposing plants, climbing other plants and growing on other trees. The name Philodendron comes from the Greek word phileo, meaning “to love” and dendron meaning “tree”.