Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame'

Burle Marx Flame Monstera

Cultivar SelectionRare Cultivar
£££ · RareLowHorticultural cultivar associated with Brazilian aroid cultivation; exact original selection history is debated in cultivation
Burle Marx Flame Monstera

Morphology

leaf ShapeElongated, narrow, flame-like leaves with deep internal fenestrations and rib-like lobes
leaf Length40 - 70 cm
leaf Width15 - 25 cm
petiole ColorSlender green
venationPinnate, distinct green midrib
textureSmooth, glossy, and firm
variegationNone (Solid Green)
growth HabitClimbing with thick aerial roots

About

Monstera deliciosa 'Burle Marx Flame' is a highly coveted, slow-growing cultivated variety prized for its unique, architectural foliage. Named in honor of the renowned Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, it features narrow, flame-like leaves that develop dramatic, deep internal fenestrations resembling ribs. Unlike standard Monstera deliciosa, its mature blades are distinctly elongated, with a graceful, sculptural habit and clean margins. Due to its slow growth rate and high demand among serious collectors, it commands a premium in the horticultural market.

Climate Profile

OriginHorticultural cultivar associated with Brazilian aroid cultivation; exact original selection history is debated in cultivation
Humidity60 - 85%
Temperature18 - 28°C
LightBright, indirect filter
FamilyAraceae
GenusMonstera

Market Analysis & Price Guide

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AA PriceEstimate
£80 – £300
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Market Trend
Stable(-5%)
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Field Notes · Vol. 13 November 2020

The Flame-Leafed Sculptural Wonder

Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' is a botanical sculpture. Often believed to be a cultivar of Monstera subpinnata or a closely related undescribed species, its leaves are deeply fenestrated, resembling stylized ribs or flickering flames. Originally collected by the legendary Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, its formal taxonomic status remains debated in the International Aroid Society. The dramatic pinnatifid structure minimizes wind resistance in the tropical canopy. Because of its thick, coriaceous texture and very slow growth rate, mature specimens are highly prized. It's less of a plant and more of a living museum piece.

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Aaron

Quick Facts

growth HabitClimbing hemiepiphyte on moss pole
mature Size40 - 70 cm leaf length
lightBright, indirect filter
humidity60 - 85%
temperature18 - 28°C
difficultyIntermediate
growth SpeedSlow
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