Maxillaria scalariformis Tropical Plant lacking the usual throat or

lacking the usual throat or lip markings

with daytime temperatures between 18-24°C (65-75°F) and slightly cooler nights around 15-20°C (59-68°F) to encourage blooming

Thrives in a coarse bark mix or unglazed clay pot that promotes rapid drying between waterings

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to prevent root rot

Maxillaria scalariformis Tropical Plant lacking the usual throat orA bold and architecturally striking species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, forming tall, upright cane like stems with distichous leaves arranged in a ladder like pattern along the stem. Clusters of star shaped flowers emerge at multiple nodes simultaneously in a staggered, scaliform arrangement an entirely atypical growth and blooming habit for the genus that makes this species a true conversation piece. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060%