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Is Phal seed pod ready to harvest or dead?

14 years ago

A few months ago, I pollinated one of my phals. The seed pod developed quickly over a couple weeks, but for the last 2-3 months it hasn't really changed at all. In the last week or so, the pod has started turning yellow and shrinking slightly. Does this mean that it's almost ready to harvest or does it mean that the plant has given up on it?

Thank you for your suggestions.

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cjwatson
14 years ago
Sounds like it is croaking to me. Phal pods take about 4 months to mature. If yours is yellowing and shrinking in significantly less than that time, it is not maturing. Ripe pods split open by themselves without shrinking first.

Try pollinating again on the next blooms.
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