Maxillaria scarlariformis
A striking, unusual species from Panama, Costa Rica, and nearby regions, known for its ladder‑like growth habit and clusters of bright pink crystalline flowers.
Found in rainforests at 1000–1300 m elevation, growing as a cool‑intermediate epiphyte Growth habit:
Stiffly upright, eventually branching
Forms bushy clumps over time
Leaves are narrow, leathery, dark green, often with reddish undersides
Bright pink, crystalline, star‑shaped
About 1–2 inches (3.4–5 cm) across
Produced in dense clusters close to the stem
