Rlc. Liou Hope is a hybrid within the Cattleya alliance, known for its large, showy flowers often presented in warm tones such as yellow, gold, or apricot, typically with a contrasting lip in shades of red, pink, or magenta. The petals are broad and overlapping, often with a slightly ruffled edge, while the prominent lip adds depth and texture to the flower. Blooms arise from upright inflorescences produced at the apex of mature pseudobulbs.
Care Tips:
Light: Requires bright, filtered light. Some gentle morning or late afternoon sun is beneficial.
Water: Water thoroughly when the media is nearly dry. Avoid constant wetness around the roots.
Humidity: Best grown with 50–70% humidity and good ventilation to prevent fungal issues.
Media: Medium orchid bark or a Cattleya-specific mix with excellent drainage properties.
Temperature: Performs well in intermediate to warm conditions, ideally 15–28 °C.
Fertiliser: Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth with a diluted orchid fertiliser. Flush monthly to prevent salt build-up.
Repotting: Repot every 2 years or when the medium starts to break down, ideally when new root growth begins.
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
WA & TAS: $20 per order
NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
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