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Philodendron 'Birkin Galaxy'

Philodendron 'Birkin Galaxy'

Philodendron 'Birkin Galaxy'

Format

Exposure

  • Average brightness without direct sun

Rusticity

Tropicale

  • Variegated leaves
  • Smaller size
  • Slow growth
  • Easy care
  • Toxic

The Philodendron 'Birkin Galaxy' is a rare and coveted variety of Philodendron Birkin, prized for its spectacular and ever-changing foliage. Its thick, leathery leaves display random stripes and spots of creamy white, light green, and dark green, creating a unique marbled effect.

Main Features:

  • Foliage: Evergreen leaves, oval and pointed, with a waxy texture. Each leaf displays a unique variegation pattern, with stripes and spots of white, light green, and dark green.
  • Habit: Upright and compact, forming a dense clump of leaves.
  • Growth: Moderate, generally reaching a height of 60 to 90 cm indoors.
  • Care: Relatively easy, but requires special attention to lighting and watering to maintain its vibrant variegation.

Growing Information:

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn its leaves and fade its variegation.
  • Soil: Use well-draining soil, rich in organic matter.
  • Watering: Water your plant moderately, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering can cause root rot.
  • Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a houseplant fertilizer.
  • Temperature: It enjoys good ambient humidity and prefers temperatures between 18°C and 27°C (64°F and 80°F).
  • Repotting: Repot every two or three years, into a slightly larger pot.
  • Care: Clean the leaves regularly with a damp cloth to remove dust. If you want to create a bushier plant, feel free to pinch off new shoots, this will cause the plant to branch out more.

It is a so-called air-purifying plant; it will do well in a room where airflow is limited, such as a bedroom.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- in.
Spread
24 - 36 in.
Height
24 - 36 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

Plant needs

Watering:

  • When the first 2 inches are dry

Maintenance:

  • Easy

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained, potting soil for tropical plants

Features

Resistance:

Attract:

Use:

  • Table
  • Floor
  • Summer terrace
  • Trellis

Attribute:

  • Variegated leaves

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