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Cultivar

Monstera Burle Marx Flame

Monstera sp. 'Burle Marx Flame'

Parent species: Monstera sp.

Moderate

The fenestrations cut almost to the center of each leaf, creating those narrow flame-shaped sections the name comes from. We're propagating these now. Drop your email and we'll let you know when they're ready!

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Care Guide

Light

Bright Indirect

Water

Water when the top 1-2 inches are dry, and water thoroughly (water until it drains out the bottom. Empty the saucer after 30 minutes so the roots are not sitting in water) until it runs out the bottom. This one rots easier than bigger Monsteras because the root system is thinner. Yellow leaves mean too much water. Brown edges mean not enough, or low humidity.

Humidity

60-80%

Temperature

68-80°F

Soil

Chunky aroid mix: potting soil, perlite, orchid bark, and some coco coir. Target pH around 5.5-6.5. You want good drainage with a little moisture retention.

Propagation

Take a tip cutting with 1-2 nodes and root it in water or sphagnum moss. Fair warning: this species is a slow rooter compared to regular Monsteras. Give it 4-8 weeks before you expect much. Air layering also works if you've got a bigger stem.

Common Problems

Watch for scale insects! They look like small brown bumps on stems and leaf undersides. Wipe them off and treat with rubbing alcohol or neem oil. Mold on the soil surface means too much humidity without enough airflow. Crack a window or add a small fan nearby.

Fun Facts

  • Botanists can't actually agree on what this plant is. It's listed as Monstera sp. because nobody has confirmed whether it's its own species or a variation of an existing one. You're growing a taxonomic mystery!
  • The genus name Monstera comes from the Latin word for 'monstrous' or 'abnormal' -- a reference to the plant's dramatically perforated, oversized leaves rather than anything sinister.
  • Named after Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994), a Brazilian landscape architect who built one of the largest private tropical plant collections on earth. His farm outside Rio is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The 'flame' look comes from fenestrations that cut way deeper toward the midrib than most Monsteras. The narrow leaf sections left behind look like ribs or flames. That extreme fenestration is what collectors are after.

Toxicity Warning

Toxic to cats and dogs. Contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause mouth irritation and stomach upset if chewed.