Hachuela
Pelexia adnata
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Pelexia
- Species:
- Pelexia adnata
- USDA Symbol:
- PEAD3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, green
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors