Are my seed pods close??

[steam fire and ice]

I was a little shocked to notice a difference in my seed pods today. This is on my Phal. pinlong cheris x self. They were pollinated on 3-4-11. They have been doing exceptionally well. Today I noticed a change. Are they close to opening? Its only been about 4 months.

Phal. Pinlong cheris seed pod by steam, fire and ice

another seed pod by steam, fire and ice, on Flickr

another view of seed pods by steam, fire and ice, on Flickr

IMG_4565 by steam, fire and ice, on Flickr

seed pods by steam, fire and ice, on Flickr

[pikkumyy]

the only way i can tell, is with my crucifix orchids (reed stemmed epidendrums), they get seed pods all the time and the plants are as common as anything.
but as i was saying the only way i can tell is by checking on them every day or two and when they split is when id say they were ready

[Ray]

Judging by the size, no.

I keep a close eye on them, and the moment I see any sign of yellowing at either end, it's time for "green pod" harvesting. (OK, orchids don't have pods. They have capsules.)

The fact that yours is turning brownish throughout its structure suggests to me that it is infertile and being aborted by the plant.

[orchids4me]

I would continue to keep an eye on them do you have a photo for comparison ? To see this change in them you're mentioning a more recent pic...

[digitalgate]

It is going to pop . But I would bet the seed pod could not germinate . At least mine don't . It is a little too small for a phal seed pod .