![]() ![]() Now, all new Birkin plants are produced via tissue culture (but they can also be proapgated). Unlike many other variegated plants, the propagation was surprisingly stable, meaning it retained its cool variegated patterns. The leaf was separated off the mother plant and propagated. It was a spontaneous chimeric mutation, which is when a cell mutates near the apical dome, whereby all other cells replicate the mutation. ![]() Birkins do not exist in the wild and came to be because of a rare mutation in the Philodendron Rojo Congo. The way that Birkins came to exist is a cool story, too. That means they are popping up left and right in stores. They’re known for their large, beautiful leaves and can be climbing plants, but they are commonly found as houseplants. Especially recently since they were part of the Costa Farms 2021 Trending Tropicals collection. Philodendrons are a diverse genus made up of 489 species, most commonly found in tropical, humid climates. Philodendron actually means “tree lover” in Greek. Philodendrons were first discovered in the 1600s in Brazil’s rainforests. What is a Philodendron Birkin crossed with?
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