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title: "I rescued Phil—this Philodendron, a few months back…"
description: "I rescued Phil—this Philodendron, a few months back (mid-Novemberish). He was in very rough shape at the time, and admittedly, I just assumed he’s a Burle Marx…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/7YWE5Oowq99FnIQPkJDul6"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "LaDonna"
published: "2026-02-13T02:37:37.886447Z"
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# I rescued Phil—this Philodendron, a few months back…

_Posted by LaDonna on 2026-02-13_

I rescued Phil—this Philodendron, a few months back (mid-Novemberish). He was in very rough shape at the time, and admittedly, I just assumed he’s a Burle Marx because that’s what it looks like. However, looking at this new leaf(s) that’s getting ready to do its thing I feel like I might be crazy because 🤔 is it VARIEGATED?!?!🧐 🤯 Or is it just very light because that white part will end up being the petiole? Am I wild?!? 😅lol😇 Is it a random sport?!? Is this NOT a Burle Marx?!?

Halp! 😩😅

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## 2 comments

### Roxanna commented on 2026-02-14

It looks like a burle Marx to me. I personally think it’s the sheath of the leaf and it’s also too soon to tell if it’ll be variegated. Would be awesome though 🤞🏼

#### LaDonna replied on 2026-02-14

I thought it was the sheath at first too, but that’s the blown open sheath behind it… I kinda hope its a sport— I’ll chop and prop SO FAST! 💨🤭☺️

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