Maxillaria scalariformis Tropical Plant never allow roots to sit

never allow roots to sit in standing water and avoid wetting the foliage

To encourage large leaves and maturity

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to prevent root rot

it prefers relative humidity between 50-70%

Maxillaria scalariformis Tropical Plant never allow roots to sitA 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%