Philodendron Birkin

Philodendron is the most popular, tolerant, and durable house plant.

What makes it special:
Best air purifier indoor plant.
Best plant for low light condition.
Low maintenance plant.
Planting And Care

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Sunlight
Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with bright indirect natural light or bright indirect artifical light.
Protect the Philodendron plant from direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

Soil
The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Philodendron plant.

Watering
Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer
During the main growing season (April – August) feed the Philodendron plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

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Plant Protection

Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
uide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

Sunlight
Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with bright indirect natural light or bright indirect artifical light.
Protect the Philodendron plant from direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

Soil
The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Philodendron plant.

Watering
Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer
During the main growing season (April – August) feed the Philodendron plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

Plant Protection

Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.