Philodendron 'Burle Marx'

Location

Palm Garden / Walkways

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Philodendron 'Burle Marx'

Philodendron erubescens​​

• ​​Common Name: Philodendron Species
  
• Scientific Name: Philodendron 'Burle Marx'
  
• Family Name: Araceae
  
• Origin: Brazil
  
• Height: 2’
  
• Width: 2’ – 3’
  
• Growth: fast
  
• Zone: 10B - 11
  
• Light Needs: Sun to partial shade/light shade
  
• Salt Tolerance:  none
  
• Soil/PH/Texture: prefer moist soils with high organic matter, acidic – mildly acidic (pH 5.6 – 6.5)
  
• Soil Moisture: average water needs
  
• Drought Tolerance: Low
  
• Pests/Diseases: no major pests or diseases of concern
  
• Growing Conditions: easy to grow and low maintenance
  
• Characteristics: grown for its prehistoric looking foliage, has jungle green elliptical thick leaves, and leather-like and arranged in an upright formation.
  
• Propagation: by stem cuttings or air layering
  
• Wildlife: unknown
  
• Facts: can cause skin irritation or allergic reaction and is poisonous if ingested.
  
• Designer Considerations: use as a groundcover, border, ground cover, mass plantings, as a houseplant, or as a container plant on your patio or deck.