Looking to add some tropical flair to your home?
When grown indoors,bright to medium indirect lightbest replicates these conditions.
This plant is susceptible toroot rotand standard indoor potting soil by itself can choke out the roots over time.
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Equal parts perlite, orchid bark or coco coir, and indoor potting soil will do the trick.
Again, check the moisture of the soil to be sure.
This makes it an ideal houseplant, where average temperatures are kept consistently warm.
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This philodendron can only be grown outdoors year-round inUSDA zones 9 to 11.
Fertilizer
During spring and summer, this philodendronappreciates regular fertilizing.
Apply a balanced fertilizer designed for houseplants once every three to four weeks to support strong, healthy growth.
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Stop fertilizing altogether once the temperatures begin to drop in fall and in winter when the plant is dormant.
Types of Philodendron Burle Marx
There are two main varieties of the philodendron burle marx.
Save any clippings you may take so you might use them to propagate a brand new plant.
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Water the freshly repotted plant thoroughly and return it to its original location.
Fungal leaf spot disease is common among all philodendrons.
Here are a few common problems with Philodendron burle marx.
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Examine your plants growing conditions closely to determine what may be the culprit.
Droopy Leaves
Limp, droopy leaves are usually a sign of underwatering.
After a good drink, your plant should perk back up quickly.
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If the soil is wet but you are still seeing droopy leaves, this is likely the culprit.
This tropical houseplant is considered low-maintenance and easy to care for.
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