Lycaste Shoalhaven 'shuk'

This Shoalhaven hybrid combines Lyc. Shoalhaven 'Sisa Andina' with Lyc. Shoalhaven h00001, producing an elegant floral display. Broad, creamy-white sepals form a balanced triangular bloom around a softly yellow throat and delicately fringed lip.

• Light: Bright, indirect light with protection from strong midday sun. An east-facing window or lightly shaded greenhouse is suitable.
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate-growing; aim for daytime temperatures of 65–78°F (18–26°C) and nights of 50–60°F (10–16°C). Protect from prolonged heat.
• Humidity: Maintain 60–80% humidity with gentle air circulation, avoiding stagnant conditions around new growth.
• Watering: Water thoroughly during active growth, keeping the mix evenly moist but never soggy. Let the surface approach dryness between waterings. Reduce watering as growth slows, without allowing the pseudobulbs to shrivel.

Additional Notes:

Pleated green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to flowers carried on separate basal stems. Grow in an airy, moisture-retentive orchid mix and repot when new roots begin to emerge. Handle tender new growth carefully and keep water from collecting in developing shoots.