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.
The average lifespan for these birds is 15 years, but with an excellent diet these little birds can easily live 20 years and beyond. Conures are little clowns with big personalities. Small-bodied conures include green cheeks, maroon bellies, peach front and dusky conures.