Hey all! I have a Phalaenopsis schilleriana 'Pink Butterfly' AM/AOS that is currently in bloom. She opened her blooms about two weeks ago, and I'm wondering when the best time is to collect the pollen.

I'd like to use this plant as a pollen parent for a hybrid I'm trying to create, and since she only gave me two flowers to work with for her first blooming, I want to make sure I get the best pollen possible!

Does it matter when I collect it? Will the flowers wilt faster once the pollen is removed? If I wait until the flowers are getting ready to droop, does the pollen lose quality?

Thanks! I appreciate any help you folks can give!