Crested Coralroot
Hexalectris spicata
Family: Orchidaceae
Crested Coralroot grows in shade and prefers dry woodland humus. Water needs: Low to moderate.
How to Grow Crested Coralroot
Crested Coralroot growing information includes sunlight requirements of Shade, soil conditions listed as Dry woodland humus with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Crested Coralroot as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Crested Coralroot (Hexalectris spicata) is listed in the Orchidaceae family and categorized as a orchid with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Advanced.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2437
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Plant type
- Orchid
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Growing Conditions
Crested Coralroot is listed for shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Dry woodland humus. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 5-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-10
- Sunlight
- Shade
- Soil
- Dry woodland humus
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.