Cleistogamous Epidendrum nocturnum

[josterha]

Hi,

I was very excited to see my Epidendrum nocturnum var. mini-nocturnum starting to bud. The bud got bigger and fatter and then just turned brown. I thought the plant was dehydrated and the bud had basically aborted. Today I realized that it actually self-pollinated without opening (cleistogamy). So now I have this seed pod growing. What should I do with it? Is it worth saving? Just because this bloom was cleistogamous, does that mean every bloom will be? I suppose I could have it flasked. I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks,

John