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title: "I’m really bummed! I bought this beautiful Birkin a few weeks ago. It…"
description: "I’m really bummed! I bought this beautiful Birkin a few weeks ago. It was gorgeous when I brought it home. But it seems to be struggling. I potted it with a…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Gaileen Joy"
published: "2025-02-25T21:56:59.095519Z"
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# I’m really bummed! I bought this beautiful Birkin a few weeks ago. It…

_Posted by Gaileen Joy on 2025-02-25_

I’m really bummed! I bought this beautiful Birkin a few weeks ago. It was gorgeous when I brought it home. But it seems to be struggling. I potted it with a lipstick plant, which I thought had the same kind of needs. But my Birkin has lost several leaves, and looks like it will lose a couple more, even though it’s putting out new leaves.

It’s about 12 feet away from my west facing window, but I’m using a grow light. It has good drainage. I’m keeping the soil damp, not wet. I’m misting it every couple of days as Planta suggests.

Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong? 😢

The first pic is when I brought it home. The others are from today.

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-5KhMGiWAtoL-YH4R6nAfDyOkdStaFx4YCoyUTAiDfw/0UJPZ7k6QASpTk0Gm45ABQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-5KhMGiWAtoL-YH4R6nAfDyOkdStaFx4YCoyUTAiDfw/4zkmcNs1SHuoi7hOPyGX9Q.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-5KhMGiWAtoL-YH4R6nAfDyOkdStaFx4YCoyUTAiDfw/rJ3VyqCJTpeWTSlnS_Pxkg.webp?size=large)

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## 9 comments

### Kades commented on 2025-02-25

I’m not sure if this is the reason for your issue but I’ve personally had issues with root rot keeping philos moist. I have to let mine dry out all the way or they just drop leaves.

Personally I’d take it out of the pot and let it dry out/check for any root rot before putting it back in soil. I’m also not the foremost expert on philos by any means 😅

#### Gaileen Joy replied on 2025-02-26

Thank you so much!

### Magneticgarden\_ commented on 2025-02-26

I would also cut off the all white leaves so that the plant gives more energy in taking care of the other leaves. The white ones will just die off anyway. 😊

#### Gaileen Joy replied on 2025-02-26

Since the white leaves have no chlorophyll they just die?

### Magneticgarden\_ commented on 2025-02-26

With birkins they can sometimes become varigated as they should but if you're struggling with the plant I would just remove them

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-02-26

It looks overwatered and edema on that white leaf. It shouldn't be constantly damp

#### Gaileen Joy replied on 2025-02-26

Thank you so much!!

### Trespence commented on 2025-02-26

I find they pout dramatically after a pot change…

#### Gaileen Joy replied on 2025-02-26

Good to know! Thank you!

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