Hexalectris spicata

Also known as: Crested Coral Root or Hexalectris spicata h.v. spicata h.f. wilderi Hexalectris spicata h.v. spicata h.f. lutea Hexalectris spicata f. wilderi Hexalectris spicata f. lutea Hexalectris spicata h.v. spicata Bletia aphylla Hexalectris squamosa Hexalectris spicata f. albolabia Hexalectris aphylla in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: US

General Information

Crested Coral Root is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to US.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

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.