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Philodendron Burle Marx
Philodendron 'Burle Marx'
Philodendron Burle Marx is a tropical philodendron known for its long, glossy elephant ear shaped leaves. A Philodendron Burle Marx is a resilient houseplant, and it makes a great gift for those who need low maintenance, easy care plants.
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Philodendron Burle Marx plants are a beautiful hybrid philodendron, known for their iconic narrow heart-shaped leaves and their easy care regimen. This plant loves bright indirect sunlight, but will tolerate lower light conditions. The Burle Marxe is thus a very a versatile houseplant for new and experienced plant owners alike.
These tropical plants prefer an organic and well-draining soil and a bright indirect light. Though these plants enjoy a soil that is moist, it is important that you refrain from giving the plant excess water. To do so, we recommend watering your Philodendron when the top inch of the soil is dry. Additionally you should pot your Philodendron in a pot with drainage holes to avoid root rot.
Philodendron will also benefit from high humidity levels, and the application of a slow release fertilizer in the growing seasons of spring and summer. Mature plants will grow to 3 to 4 feet tall and wide if given the space. If provided with the proper care, your Burle Marx Philodendron will produce luscious green foliage that will climb and trail about your space.
Philodendron Burle Marx plants are perfect for philodendron collectors and for budding new house plant owners. They are easy to care for and will bring a tropical oasis vibe to your interior design schemes. For more tips and tricks for optimal plant care for indoor plants, make sure to read our blog on creating an indoor plant oasis.
| Hardiness Zone: | 9-11 |
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| Mature Height: | 3 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 2 to 3 Feet |
| Classification: | Tropical |
| Sunlight: | Fluorescent light or low light to bright, indirect |
| Habit: | Upright, will climb if given support |
| Flower Color: | Does not flower |
| Foliage: | Elongated, deep green glossy leaves |
| Soil Condition: | Well draining, cactus or succulent mix (part sand) |
| Water Requirements: | Water when top inch is dry, likes even moisture |
| Uses: | Does well indoors, or as a border hedge in zones 10, 11 |
How to Care for Philodendron Burle Marx
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!
What is the best light for Philodendron Burle Marx Plants?
Philodendron Burle Marx thrive in both indoor light, and in partial to indirect sunlight. They are known to tolerate lower light situations as well, making them a very easy plant to care for.
How often should I water my Philodendron Burle Marx?
Philodendron Burle Marx plants like well-draining soil. When the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch, water thoroughly and let water drain out fully. We recommend that you press your index finger into the soil down to the first joint to feel for soil moisture. If unsure, it is better to wait: you can let the soil dry out a little bit between waterings since this is a relatively resilient tropical.
How do I fertilize Philodendron Burle Marx Plants?
Any all purpose, slow-release fertilizer will work for Philodendron Burle Marx Plants. Indoor houseplant fertilizers fall into two groups: water soluble, liquid quick release, and granular, slow release fertilizers. Jack's Classic Indoor plant food works well as a powder, quick release fertilizer that is mixed with water to quickly provide nutrients to a plant that has been in a container for an extended time.
Wen should I re-pot my Philodendron Burle Marx Plants?
We typically do not ship plants that need to be repotted, since they were probably just recently potted into their current nursery pot. If you are going to re-pot your Burle Marx philodendron from its growers' pot, to avoid any undue shock, make sure to do so a little while after it has arrived and stay close to the size of the grower's pot it arrived in. That way it has time to acclimate to its new environment after shipping. Re-pot with sandy loose soil, such as a cactus or an orchid soil mix. We recommend waiting until it is slightly difficult to press your finger into the soil because of the root system before moving up to a larger pot size.
