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.
Difference: Size. Itâs not a big difference, but a green-cheeked conure is about 10 inches long, similar to a cockatiel in size. The sun conure is roughly 2 inches longer at 12 inches. The sun conure is stouter, with a bigger beak.