Check the rinds for splits. A ripe pom's skin splits open when rained on or exposed to rapid changes in humidity. Harvest the pomegranate tree when the first fruit splits, even if it the date falls prior to the expected harvest date.
Pyrrhura is the other large genus of conures. These generally greenish conures include the very common green-cheeked conure, as well as the maroon-bellied conure, pearly conure, black-capped conure, painted conure, crimson-bellied conure, and a number of other species.
Origin: South America. Size: Black Capped Conures are small conures, reaching a length of approximately 10 inches from the beak to the tips of the tailfeathers. Average Lifespan: Properly cared for, Black Capped Conures can live for up to 30 years in captivity.