Otaara Hwa Yuan Bay 'She Shu' is a named clone within the Cattleya alliance, exhibiting characteristics inherited from several genera historically grouped under the Laeliinae subtribe. This hybrid produces large, showy flowers with broad petals and frilled lips, typically in soft to deep pink shades with magenta or fuchsia tones concentrated in the labellum. Flowers are usually borne in clusters on upright stems emerging from mature pseudobulbs. Like many in the Cattleya alliance, it benefits from distinct wet and dry cycles and bright, indirect light.
Care Tips:
Light: Requires bright, indirect light. Some morning or late afternoon sun is beneficial.
Water: Water thoroughly when medium is nearly dry. Allow slight drying between waterings.
Humidity: Prefers 50–70% humidity with good air circulation.
Media: Medium-grade orchid bark or bark mixes designed for Cattleya-type orchids.
Temperature: Grows well in intermediate to warm conditions, around 15–28 °C.
Fertiliser: Apply balanced orchid fertiliser fortnightly during growth. Reduce feeding when dormant.
Repotting: Repot every 2 years or when medium breaks down, ideally after flowering and before new root growth begins.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
