Hexalectris grandiflora

Also known as: The Large Flowered Hexalectris or Hexalectris grandiflora f. luteoalba Hexalectris mexicana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Oaxaca - Mexico Puebla - Mexico Tamaulipas - Mexico

General Information

The Large Flowered Hexalectris is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico.

Altitude
1000 - 2500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3 - 3.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.

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