Philodendron 'Burle Marx' variegated

Botanical Name: Philodendron Burle Marxii variegata

Native Region/Environment: Columbia, Ecuador and Brazil

Sun/Light: Early morning sun or bright, indirect light.

Temperature: Indoor temperatures above 60 degrees; Outdoor: USDA Hardiness Zone 10-12.

Water: Allow the soil to dry to the touch.  Better to thoroughly dampen the soil when watering than to water with smaller amounts, more frequently since that leaves the soil unevenly moist.  To prevent root rot do not leave in standing water.

Soil: Organically rich and porous soil composition.

Growth Pattern: Perennial evergreen climbing vine in warm, humid environments.  Grows aerial roots, at leaf nodes, which attach to provide support for climbing.  Highly prized variegated heart-shaped leaves of creams, yellows and shades of green that deliver a big tropical feel for this smaller, more compact vining philodendron.

Mature Size: 4'-6' indoors on a support structure of a trellis or moss pole.   

Attributes: Attractive variegation patterns of yellows and greens on midsized long-shield shaped leaves.

Pot: 3.5" or 4"