Burle Marx Philodendron

Philodendron burle-marxii

Light Requirements

Light - indoor or under-glass cultivation: Grow in bright but diffused light and protect from harsh direct sun.

Watering Protocols

Water - Container: During active growth, let the surface of the potting medium become just dry before watering thoroughly; water less frequently in winter.

Growing Medium / Substrate

Potting Mix / Potting Medium - Container: Use an open, well-drained but moisture-retentive peat-free mix; RHS notes components such as lava rock or pumice, fine fir bark, leafmould, or sustainably sourced sphagnum moss.

Safety Guidance

Philodendron burle-marxii is harmful if eaten and may irritate skin or eyes; Philodendron sap and tissues contain calcium oxalate crystals.
Philodendrons are toxic to pets if chewed or ingested because they contain calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth. Keep this plant out of reach of pets that may chew on foliage.

Additional Plant Information

Philodendron burle-marxii is an accepted species in Araceae according to Kew.
Kew records the native range from Colombia to Ecuador and northern Brazil.
A climbing epiphytic vine; support allows stems to grow upward as the plant develops.