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Species Orchid, Hexalectris

Hexalectrisrevoluta

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hexalectris (heks-a-LEK-triss)
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Species
revoluta (re-vo-LOO-tuh)
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Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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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
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