Orchid List
(5159) Maxillaria-scalariformis
Genus: | Maxillaria |
Species: | scalariformis |
Indigenous to: | Panama |
Unusual and extremely attractive showy species that hails from Costa Rica and Panama, up right ladder like growth habit that branches and clumps becoming bush like. Leaves are narrow 2 to 4 inches long and rank and file elegantly up the stem with a beautiful deep green bronze waxy shine and reddish undersides, plants are constantly growing and periodically producing dense clusters in masses of bright pink crystalline 1 inch starry blooms held close to the stem. Blooms 2 to 4 times per year - Absolutely stunning - blooms better in bright light, keep wet at all times, does not like to dry out, grow it in moss only and only up-pot without disturbing the roots.
Blooming Season:
Free Flowering Throughout the Year
Light Requirements:
Bright; 2500-3500 Footcandles (very bright indirect light)
Temperature:
Intermediate to Cool; 52°F min. to 80°F max.
Deciduous:
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Catalog number:5159_6231
Catalog number:5159_1970
Catalog number:5159_8263
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6" Pot | Large Blooming Size (large mature flowering size plant) | Potted, Moist/Daily Watering; 3-5 waterings per week | |||
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Catalog number:5159_8264
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8" Pot | Specimen (larger multi-growth plant) | Potted, Moist/Daily Watering; 3-5 waterings per week | |||
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Catalog number:5159_8265
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Specimen Size Potted Plant | Large Specimen (larger specimen multi-growth plant) | Potted, Moist/Daily Watering; 3-5 waterings per week | |||
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