Bc. seed pod maturing time??

[jaxorchidman]

I have a Bc. Kosh Wallis that I pollinated with another Kosh Wallis. My question is how long should it take to mature. I want it to be green still when I remove it so it will be 'sterile' but I don't want to pluck it too early. Thanks!

[roby]

About 180 days, but it is difficult to be precise, the time may be influenced by many environmental factors also being hybrids may not respect the time of their parents

[Royal]

Timing will vary wildly depending on growing conditions. If we made the same cross at the same time, they might split months apart. There is really no substitute for keeping a close eye on them.

I usually harvest dry seed from split capsules so I don't have much info on green caps. However, there are usually two distinct phases of growth for orchid fruit. The first is purly a hormone response and forms the capsule. This swelling phase is followed by a distinct lag where the cap seems to do nothing. The second phase of growth or secondary swelling usually indicates seed production. Try to let the second phase go as long as you are confortable. Be ready to harvest at the frist sign of yellowing, wrinkling, or splitting.