Species Orchid, Hexalextris, Shining Cock's Comb Hexalextris

Hexalectrisnitida

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hexalectris (heks-a-LEK-triss)
Species
nitida (NI-ti-duh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Austin, TX | May 2010 | neutral

In my opinion, this species is actually fairly common but rarely reported because it is so inconspicuous. Furthermore, it doesn't always ...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

This saprophytic orchid is quite rare and although once thought to grow only in Mexico, a population was found in west Texas in 1946. Th...Read More

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