Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' Variegated
Variegated Burle Marx Flame
Typical UK price
£22
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 18 Aug 2026
- On record
- 1
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
- Not used as the size price
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About Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' Variegated
The variegated form of 'Burle Marx Flame' combines the deeply fenestrated, flame-shaped leaf with irregular cream-white chimeric sectors, a combination that has made it one of the more sought-after Monstera cultivars in current collector circles. As with other chimeric variegations, the white sectors carry no chlorophyll, so growth is slower and expression varies cutting to cutting depending on where a given node sits relative to the variegated tissue. It retains the same narrow, deeply lobed 'flame' silhouette and climbing habit as the plain green cultivar it sported from.
Native range
Chimeric sport mutation of the standard green Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' cultivar.
Classification
- Genus
- Monstera
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Climbing on aerial roots
- Form of
- Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame'
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Deeply fenestrated, narrow flame-shaped segments
- Leaf length
- 25-40 cm
- Leaf width
- 15-25 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, cream-streaked
- Venation
- Prominent, disrupted by variegated sectors
- Texture
- Smooth, semi-glossy
- Variegation
- ChimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. (unstableVariegation that is prone to disappearing (reverting to solid green) if lighting conditions are poor or if not pruned.) irregular cream-white sectors overlaying the deeply fenestrated flame-shaped leaf segments; propagates true only from a cutting taken at a variegated node
- Growth habit
- Climbing
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £22 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present, since a leaf without a node cannot produce new growth
- For variegated forms, verify variegation is present on the newest leaf and is not reverting to green
- Check for scale insects on petioles and undersides of leaves, as monsteras are susceptible
- Confirm the cutting or plant has been rooted before purchasing, unless you are buying intentionally unrooted (unrooted cuttings require a propagation setup to succeed)
Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' Variegated care
- Substrate
- Chunky, well-draining mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% worm castings. Monsteras are more tolerant of moisture than most aroids but still need drainage.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3–5 cm is dry. These are forgiving plants but still susceptible to root rot if kept too wet. Water less in winter.
- Humidity
- 50–70% preferred. More tolerant of typical UK indoor humidity than other aroids, though 60%+ encourages larger leaf development.
- Feeding
- Balanced fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks from spring through summer. Monthly in winter or none at all.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months when roots emerge from drainage holes. Provide a moss pole or support; climbing encourages larger leaf production.
Common problems
No fenestrations (splits/holes)
Cause: Plant is juvenile, or insufficient light
Fix: Ensure bright indirect light and allow the plant to mature. Fenestrations develop with age and better conditions
Yellow leaves
Cause: Overwatering or nutrient deficiency
Fix: Check soil moisture before watering; begin a regular fertilising routine in growing season
Brown patches on leaves
Cause: Sunburn or cold water on leaves
Fix: Avoid direct sun; water at the base and ensure water is room temperature
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Humidity Dome, Heavy-Duty Germination KitVented propagation dome for holding humidity around fresh cuttings.
How to propagate Monstera 'Burle Marx Flame' Variegated
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting, Air layering. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3-6 months