The Variegated Burle Marx is rising in popularity among plant enthusiasts
This beautiful plant has long leaves with variegation running throughout
This aroid requires a light soil
A mix of potting soil, perlite, and orchid bark will keep the roots happiest
If you want to encourage faster growth choose a pot about 2 inches wider in diameter than the current pot
Any well drained pot can be used
The variegated Burle Marx enjoys bright, indirect light
It will tolerate lower indirect light it if has some brighter moments in the day
Water your plant when the soil is dry
Aroids do not like to be overly wet
Try a watering schedule of every other week
Apply a good quality fertilizer monthly through spring and summer
Keep the plant at a low of 65 Degrees F to upward of 85 Degrees F
It enjoys warmth and humidity
It’s easy to prune and shape these plants to whatever length and fullness you desire
Since the plant is slow growing it can look right at home on a table for quite a while
Propagation is easily done through leaf node stem cuttingsYou need a 3 to 6 inch leaf stem with a couple of nodes and healthy growth