Also, those of you who are more experienced can confirm or correct this, but I have heard that it is important to pollinate the pod parent as soon as possible after the bloom opens. As the bloom ages the moisture on the stigmatic lip seems to dry up...so I'm guessing this may have something to do with it.
Also, I have been meaning to ask, does the pollen parent need a little time for the pollen to mature (like 12-24 hours) or is it better to use the freshest blooms for the pollen parents too? I have noticed if you wait too long the pollen seems to dry up.
Comments anyone?
