Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame'

The Flame-Shaped Fenestration Marvel

Discover the extraordinary beauty of the Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame', one of the most requested Monstera varieties among collectors and enthusiasts. This captivating cultivar is celebrated for its unique, flame-like leaf patterns that create a striking visual spectacle in any plant collection. Each leaf boasts rounded, heart-shaped contours adorned with dramatic marbling in shades of yellow and lime green, making it a true showstopper that brings exotic tropical beauty to your home.

Flame-Like Beauty with Dramatic Transformation

The 'Burle Marx Flame' stands out with its narrow, flame-shaped leaves that distinctly resemble a ribcage pattern. New leaves emerge with even bolder colors and more pronounced variegation, while the leaves are more robust and may feel thicker like cardboard with wider veins. As these leaves mature, the variegation subtly shifts, becoming more muted, yet they never lose their inherent charm. In an intriguing development characteristic of maturity, the leaves evolve to display incredible fenestrations - the Monstera's signature slits and holes that add to their intricate beauty when the plant reaches larger sizes.

The TC Advantage

Our tissue culture (TC) propagation ensures you receive a robust, pest-free plant with multiple growth points already established. This means faster, fuller growth from day one, so you can enjoy those beautiful, flame-like leaves and striking variegation sooner. Tissue culture grown plants are disease-free and true to type, ensuring you receive an authentic specimen.

Care & Growth

Light: Provide bright, indirect light for optimal growth and variegation. It's important to avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. If your plant isn't getting enough light, you'll notice the leaves start to droop.

Watering: Water when the top half of soil feels dry to the touch. This plant prefers consistent moisture but never soggy conditions. Allow proper drainage to prevent root rot.

Humidity: Thrives in higher humidity levels, typical of its tropical rainforest origins. Consider using a humidifier or placing on a pebble tray to maintain adequate moisture levels.

Growth Habit: This climbing variety would benefit from a moss pole or support structure when larger, allowing it to reach its full potential and develop those incredible fenestrations.

Soil: Use a well-draining, aroid-specific potting mix that retains some moisture while allowing excess water to drain away.

Pro Tip

The flame-like variegation becomes more pronounced with proper bright, indirect light. Position your plant near a window with filtered light to encourage the most vibrant yellow and lime green marbling patterns that make this variety so sought-after.

Pro Tip #2

Be patient with fenestration development! Young plants will have solid, flame-shaped leaves, but as your Monstera matures and climbs upward (especially with support), it will develop the spectacular splits and holes that make mature specimens so incredible and valuable.

Propagation

Like other Monstera varieties, the 'Burle Marx Flame' can be propagated through stem cuttings that include aerial roots or nodes. The unique flame-like variegation patterns will be passed on to new plants, making this an excellent variety for sharing with fellow Monstera enthusiasts.

Pet Safety Statement

Please note: This plant is not pet-safe and can be toxic if ingested by animals. Keep out of reach of curious pets.

Introduced to cultivation by renowned plant collector Roberto Burle Marx in Rio de Janeiro, this rare tropical beauty offers both immediate visual impact and long-term excitement as it matures. Add this collector's item to your Monstera collection and watch it transform your space with its flame-like foliage and eventual dramatic fenestrations!