This is Irish Iridesence. First time bloom. Purchased as The Violet Gallery in October. The picture that follows is a close up of the almost spent blooms I was considering removing this morning.
This message was edited Dec 9, 2005 2:14 PM
Help me recognize a SEED POD
Can anyone see the center enough to let me know if this a developing seed pod?
Nanna
All three blooms on this stalk have this enlarged center.
This message was edited Dec 9, 2005 1:50 PM
I have never had a seed pod. I bet Keyring will know :))
Allison
I discovered that this is a seed pod. Has anyone grown one before? What did you do and how was the experience.
Nanna
Nanna
I fount a little info. Av books have info in them also.
http://www.metro-garden.com/african-violets/hybridizing.html
African violet seed pods have a very long pregnancy: 4 to 6 months! Miniatures are faster than standard sized plants
Maturing Seed Pods
Once a pod begins to form take care not to accidentally "groom" the pod away. Most growers are in the habit of regularly pinching off dead and dying blooms and the flower surrounding your new seed pod will fade and wither as usual. Tying a brightly-colored piece of yarn around the flower stem is a helpful reminder. Seed pods take anywhere from 3 to 6 months or more to mature depending upon the cross, the individual plants, and the cultural environment. When finished maturing the pod will begin to shrink and turn brown and the flower stem will being to wither. At this point you should remove the pod from the plant and let it air dry for a couple of weeks before sowing the seed or storing it for future sowing. Seeds are best stored in the unopened pod -- place in an airtight container with a dessicant and store in a dry, cool place. They can remain viable for up to two years or more if care is taken to keep them dry and cool. If you are going to sow the seeds see Growing African Violets from Seed for detailed instructions.
Allison
This message was edited Dec 10, 2005 10:09 PM
I had a pod on one of mine this spring, and I have no idea what came of it, I was too busy outside. It looked like a short, fat, bight green banana.
Kenton
Why did my posting do this 3xs ?? lol I only mouse once ? So sorry can 2 be delted ? Allison
Allison, It was such good information that it had to be repeated 3 times.
I think I am going to try to let the pods mature. All three flowers on the stock are podded.
I guess I will let the plant blooms if it wants to or be patient with it if it doesn't.
Wish me luck
4 times, but who's counting, LOL! :-) I don't know, sometimes there's just a glitch in the DG server, I think. If necessary, admin can delete posts, but it's generally easier just to go back and edit your posts to delete the duplication... that takes care of any confusion. I have posts here & there that I had to edit this way, and now they just say "oops! double posted!"
V_T, Do you have any information about how to care for the plant while the pods are maturing?
Everything I have found is similar to the information you posted but does not say to much about the plant while the pods are maturing.