Candysayshi said:Do I strip the cover off the pods like the pictures you sent and let them dry like that on the plant or leave it as it is?
You can remove the cover (bottom of the spathe) to get a better look at the berries. The berries must be allowed to mature before you remove them from the plant. You'll know they're ripe when they turn red or orange.
A screen strainer works well to gently mash the berries to get at the seeds. Mash/rinse all of the berry pulp off of the seeds. Chemicals in the pulp inhibit germination which helps in seed dispersal by various insects. Soak the seeds overnight in distilled water and plant right away. I've used tap water which has worked well for me but distilled water is safest.
P.S. That's a great looking Alocasia but I'm not sure which one.
P.P.S. Can you take a picture of the bloom on the plant?
