The Philodendron Burle Marx plant is named after Roberto Burle Marx. Burle Marx was the first architect to use native plants in modern landscape designs. This Philodendron, from the Araceae family, is a low-growing shrub. The leaves are heart-shaped but narrow. Like most Philodendron plants, the leaves are also glossy and full of texture. But the stems are a fun red color. Philodendrons have been popular houseplants for a very long time.