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title: "My birkin isn’t doing so hott :( I (think) I’m pretty good about not…"
description: "My birkin isn’t doing so hott :( I (think) I’m pretty good about not over/under watering but I could be wrong! It gets indirect light, I could relocate to…"
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# My birkin isn’t doing so hott :( I (think) I’m pretty good about not…

_Postat av Nick den 2024-01-12_

My birkin isn’t doing so hott :( I (think) I’m pretty good about not over/under watering but I could be wrong! It gets indirect light, I could relocate to somewhere brighter if it needs?

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## 8 kommentarer

### letsfindjoy kommenterade den 2024-01-12

What type of soil is it in? What is your watering schedule like? Do you wait until the soil is dry before watering again?

#### Nick svarade den 2024-01-12

I use the Planta schedule but don’t water until it’s actually dry. The soil it came in I’m not actually sure, it’s a mossy-ish texture

#### letsfindjoy svarade den 2024-01-13

Yeah I would diy your own soil to make sure it’s a good mix and it’s cheaper in long run. Or you can find premixed kinds in some small nurseries or Etsy that is the right ratio of amendments but usually pricier. You can find diy recipes online. I took from a few different recipes and what I could more readily and cost effectively find and the one I made is 40% sphagnum peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% earthworm castings, 5% tropical soil, 5% reptile bark or orchid bark

### Christine kommenterade den 2024-01-12

Also are you using tap water? Sheffield Made Plants on YouTube has a ton of stuff to help too! I watch him a lot and he’s helpful. Mine started thriving when I put it near a window…

#### Nick svarade den 2024-01-12

I am using tap water but our water is pretty good here. I have other plants that are sensitive but doing fine with the water. Can switch it up if the birkin is extra sensitive. Will check out their channel thank you!!!

### Plant Father kommenterade den 2024-01-12

looks like either it’s been watered too frequently or the soil is too dense and doesn’t dry out quickly enough

### Brian kommenterade den 2024-01-13

Ive had the same problem! I changed the soil to a more aroid appropriate mix and it has helped. The soil I was using was retaining way too much moisture causing the roots to begin to to rot. That would be my suggestion

### Hvileeyvmirv kommenterade den 2024-01-13

I would recommend repotting with a chunky/airoid mix, you can add stuff like perlite or orchid bark or buy a prepaid mix. It allows better airflow and drainage. Philodendrons usually prefer a chunky mix from my experience. And maybe adjust lighting and watering schedule. It definitely doesn’t want to be too far from the window or a grow light. And for watering I would say every 2-3 weeks/if the soil has completely dried out. I’m no professional, these are just beginner tips I needed and thought you might find them useful! Good luck!

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