Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Can I pollinate yet?, 0 by Shelly221

Shelly221 wrote:
Gosh! Its taking FOREVER!! I am not a patient person!
I want to go ahead and get some pollen on her, is now ok?
I want to go ahead and save her pollen. Do I need to wait for the pollen to (for lack of better words) show up a little more? The anthers look mighty smooth, or will they get puffy when I clip them, and dry them.
And, HOW MUCH LONGER UNTIL SHE SMELLS!! lol I keep sticking my nose in there, but... nothin.