LocoGuy, I don't know how long it takes, but when you see it with brown color, you need to cover it with something (stocking). to keep it in place. Without cover, when it opens, seeds fly everywhere. Fresh seeds germinate with high rate. Good luck.
Marie

LocoGuy,

This is one of my seed pods.. Here one day... then POOF!
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The next night... Im glad i checked on it the next morning... I did manage to collect most of the seeds. I agree with Marie. Take a knee hi and place it over the pod when you think it is getting close..!

Good Luck!!!
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Something special that i saw today!!!

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Have a great night everyone!!!

Laura

Laura, what an AWESOME picture!!! That's just beautiful!

LocoGuy, congrats on the seedpod - how big / old is the plant?! What color are the blooms?

The plant is between 15 and 20 yrs old. Not that big. It has been in a little small pot since i was a kid. Ill post a pic when i get a chance

Laura the pic with the dragonfly is fantastic! It looks like it came out of National Geographic.

Here is a pic of the plant. It has looked better before. Its been raining a lot.

another pic

it grows so fast

Congrats on your seed pod, LocoGuy . You'll have little ones in no time. Peg

I think my seedpod is starting to open up. Going to put something around it to make sure they dont fly away.

OMG... SHe is ready!!! : )

COngratulations!!

Laura

Opening up the pod

Seeds

Theyre great pics of your seed pod opening LocoGuy, thanks for posting them, its all fascinating stuff to me. Laura that pic of the bug is amazing! he looks like hes smiling lol
Averil (UK)