Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame

Monstera 'Burle Marx's Flame', a Monstera with large fenestrations

Legend has it that the very first Monstera 'Burle Marx's Flame' was discovered in the plant collection of landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. Its origin is uncertain. Some botanists consider it a hybrid of Epipremnum pinnatum. Others believe that the collector found it in the wild and took it from the rainforest to grow it indoors.

How to recognize Monstera 'Burle Marx's Flame'?

Monstera 'Burle Marx' Flame' is a climbing perennial. It grows to a height of two meters.

The flexible green stem bears aerial roots at the internodes. These enable the plant to cling and climb, but also to capture moisture.

The young leaves, long, narrow and with a pointed apex, resemble flames. Fleshy, they are bright, glossy green. As they mature, they develop large fenestrations from their midrib.

Monstera 'Burle Marx's Flame' has only been studied and cultivated by professional and amateur gardeners since the early 1980s. We don't yet know what its flowering looks like. But it's a safe bet that the inflorescence will resemble that of Monstera pinnatipartita and Monstera praetermissa. It would then consist of a pale spathe surrounding a yellow or pale green flower spike.

Like other plants in the Araceae family, Monstera 'Burle Marx's Flame' is toxic. Its sap contains calcium oxalate crystals. These can cause digestive problems and skin irritation. Keep your specimen out of reach of your dog or cat, and wear gloves when repotting.

Our maintenance tips

Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame are not difficult to care for. Regular watering, a little moisture, a pot optimized for drainage and a little fertilizer are all that's needed.

Watering

Your Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' is more afraid of too much water than of forgetting. You should only water when the surface of the soil is two to three centimetres dry.

When you do water, do so generously. Use non-calcareous water, such as demineralized water or rainwater, always at room temperature.

If you use a planter or saucer, empty any standing water after each watering.

Spray

Mist the foliage with non-calcareous water at room temperature. This will increase humidity and limit pest attacks.

Repotting

In spring, transfer your Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.

To repot your Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame', choose a perforated pot and install clay balls at the bottom. This promotes drainage and prevents standing water.

Choose a nutrient-rich potting soil to promote plant growth. Place your Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' in the center of the pot, about two centimeters below the rim.

Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame like to hang on. Give them a stake to climb on!

Fertilization

You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.

Apply liquid fertilizer for green plants when watering.

Cleaning

Clean the top and bottom of the leaves with a damp sponge. This removes dust and keeps pests at bay.

Pinch

Pinch your Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' during its growing season.

Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame are not plants to be pruned. If yours grows beyond the size of your living room, you can pinch off the end of the stem. The plant will stop growing vertically and produce new leaves at the base.

Don't forget that sap and leaves can cause irritation! Remember to wear gloves when handling your plant.

Cutting

Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.

Locate a node on your plant, if possible with an aerial root and at least one leaf. Using a clean, disinfected tool, such as a pair of scissors or pruning shears, cut two centimetres below the node.

Once you've obtained your graft, place it in a vase or glass filled withwater at room temperature. Make sure the node is completely submerged.

Place your cutting in a bright spot, but without direct sunlight. Change the water regularly to keep it clear.

Diseases / Threats

Information

Family	Araceae - Araceae
Type	Monstera - Monstera
Species	Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame - Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame'
Lifecycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Exposures	Sun Half-shade
Substrats	Clay soil Humus soil Sandy soil
Planting method	In pots
Categories	Climber Interior Herbaceous
Tags	Fritillary Toxic
Origin	South America
Hardiness (USDA)	11b
Leaf color