My very first seed pod

I finally got one of my brugs to produce a seedpod, do I peel the outer layer off? How long do I let it stay on the plant?
it is from the 2nd picture, really pretty pink bloom. NOID!

I would leave the calyx attached. It can help protect the pod from sunburn. JMO

It is inside. Thanks for the info!

How did you get it to put out a pod? I have 7 in the ground and only ONE have put out the pod... do tell!
Rhapsody

I had several bloom at once, and pollinated several of them by hand. Only one produced a seed pod, and I was so excited when it did.

That is the next step for me! Still to chick s@@t to try it yet!

This info is from http://ibrugs.com/Resources/iBrugsKnowledgeCenter/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/How-to-Pollinate-Brugmansia.aspx


Pollination of Brugmansia is best done during the cooler months or times of day. For best pollination results pollinate in spring time or late evenings to early mornings for warm climate areas. Tools to take with you are hemostats, tags, marker (such as uni Paint fine line), clean small paint brushes, fresh or fresh frozen pollen, and for evening pollination a flashlight. Inside the corolla tube are the sex organs anthers (with pollen) and a stigma. After removing the anthers it will be easier to pollinate. Hold the corolla tube lightly so as not to crush and “paint” the end of the stigma with fresh pollen from your choice of donors. Very lightly pressing the pollen into the anther tip may help with fertilization. If this same pollen is to be used on another bloom from the same plant it may be used again, but if not the brush should be placed aside for cleaning later. Select a new brush whenever different pollen is used or a new mother plant chosen. After pollinating one flower immediately tag the flower stem with the attempted cross listing the date, then the cross noting pod parent first then pollen donor. When the pollinating is finished for that day gather the paint brushes clean with rubbing alcohol afterwards allowing to dry for the next use.

This is another site than explains it step by step with pictures.

http://www.trumpetflowers.com/tutorials/how-to-pollinate-your-angels-trumpets.htm

Some of the old thread have really great information. This is one of the best because it includes photos of the process.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/362575/
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/362576/?hl=Brugmansia+101

Remember, except for B. arborea, Brugs cannot self-pollinate. You must have two different cultivars. I also remember some comments by gordo, a former member. She said that you have the best chance of success if you pollinate just as the corolla begins to open. Dust the stigma liberally with pollen so you don't end up with empty cork capsules. Repeat a day or two later. Be sure to tie the corolla closed so you don't get accidental pollination.

If you different Brugs don't bloom at the same time, collect some pollen, dry and store in a small vial or bottle.

Yes thanks bettydee, that is the one that taught me how to do it. The energy and enthusiasm in that thread inspired me to try my hand at making the seed pods. Wonderful !

chrissy ^_^

Thanks for the links Bettydee!