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Phalaenopsis cross pod maturation...
Hello!
I have a pod on a primary cross I made between P equestris (blue variety) and P celebensis in september 04. Now the pod has lessened a bit in size, but still looks healthy. I am thinking about trying to harvest the pod while it is still green, but I don't know how long to wait! Anyone have any advise or information for me about pod maturation for phals? I know I have seen the info before somewhere on the net, but I cannot find it again... It would be great to get some input from RGO! Really looking forward to this cross, both parent plants are exquisite. PS, I have general knowledge of orchid propagation, have Bulbophyllum and Oeceoclades in flask now, so that's my only knowledge base right now DS Thank you in advance! |
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H Playel
Take a magnifying glass and look closely at the stem section connecting the pod to the spike. A plant will cut off water/nutrients to the pod by twisting this section of stem and strangling the pod... which dries out and then cracks open. There are three lines running parallel along this section of stem. If they are still running nice and straight then your pod is still growing/developing. If the plant has already started twisting this small section of stem and completed at least a 120 degree "twist" then I would feel confident in processing it. And of course , if your pod has starting turning yellow then it is time to harvest it. Mick HBI, Producers of Fine Orchids in Flask www.OrchidFlask.com |
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