Cultivar guide · Philodendron 'Birkin'
Philodendron Birkin
Compact upright Philodendron with dark green oval leaves striped with thin, creamy-white pinstripes radiating from the midrib. Leaves are 4–6 inches and grow in a dense rosette pattern.
Family
Araceae
Classification
cultivar
Mature size
2–3 ft tall indoors; bushy upright habit, not vining
Pet safety
toxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect light to maintain crisp white pinstripes
- Water
- Water when top 1–2 inches of soil are dry
- Humidity
- 50% or higher
- Temperature
- 65–80°F (18–27°C)
How to tell it apart from look-alikes
A stable sport from Philodendron "Rojo Congo," but sometimes mislabeled as "White Wave" or "Birkin White Measure." All three names refer to similar but distinct cultivars; Birkin specifically has thin pinstripes (not solid white sectors).
Pet safety: Philodendron Birkin is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA.
Botanical reference: Missouri Botanical Garden — Philodendron erubescens
For full care of the parent species, see the Philodendron care guide.