Plant Care Burle Marx

Burle Marx

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Burle Marx has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Burle Marx has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About Burle Marx

Philodendrons grow aerial roots that grip the bark of trees, allowing them to grow over 20 feet tall! Their leaves change shape as they climb and can grow larger than a dinner plate. Fossils show Philodendrons growing as far back as 30 million years ago when South America was still connected to Antarctica! ❄️

Taxonomy

Philodendron 'Burle Marx'
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales

Also known as

burle marx philodendron and Philodendron Burle Marx

How to care for Burle Marx

💦 Water

How often to water your Burle Marx

Water needs for Burle Marx
0.5 cups
every 9

Burle Marx needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Burle Marx in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Burle Marx: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Burle Marx can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Burle Marx in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Burle Marx

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Burle Marx: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Burle Marx after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Burle Marx prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Burle Marx can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

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💨 Humidity

Burle Marx prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Burle Marx does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Burle Marx →

When and How to Successfully Repot Burle Marx →


💩 Fertilizer

Burle Marx should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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❄️ Dormancy

Burle Marx does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!


🌎 Native Region

Burle Marx is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Burle Marx

Burle Marx

Burle Marx


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Burle Marx has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 6
Burle Marx has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 6
Burle Marx has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 4
Burle Marx has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 4
@ali avatar
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leaf-1 14 Plants
xp 2,587 XP
globe Cave Creek, AZ
02/18/2022

Just got this plant and it’s already one of my favorites so so so much new growth

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@mossycabbages avatar
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leaf-1 66 Plants
xp 3,455 XP
12/28/2021

This plant has the most beautiful leaves and grows medium quickly. I keep it in ~65% humidity with grow lights and an inch of spagnum moss covering the soil for extra moisture

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
@sarahellieb avatar
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leaf-1 46 Plants
xp 10,276 XP
globe Fairview, NC
07/01/2021

commie king!

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@portzaj avatar
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leaf-1 37 Plants
xp 671 XP
globe Houston, TX
06/16/2021

It loves sun about the same as an elephant ear, so if you like elephant ears, this is a great way to break into philodendrons! Bonus points for being gorgeous. Sleek, deep green leaves of a pleasant shape, new growths are a delicate and vibrant green, and stems sometimes have a pinkish blush. One of my favorites!

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@Plantsong avatar
@@Plantsong
leaf-1 24 Plants
xp 4,598 XP
05/22/2021

My favorite plant! It also does very well in leca!

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves

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