Cut viking flower stalk

[tzestan]

My mirabilis globosa tried to flower 2 months ago. Before the flower fully developed, top quarter of it was damaged by bird. Since it is a male plant, flower is of not much use. I took the opportunity pruned back the stem. Thought it should help preserve the plant's energy.

Though new shoots emerged by now, it persists to flower by putting up 2 short flower spikes. Thinking to let it proceed this round. Any advice?

[allenphoon]

let the shorter one proceed, cut the longer one, so that you have pollen in future and can trade with others to produce a lowland-condition-friendly hybrids, =)

[jimmy0123]

I think leaving the flower on will not harm the plant too much. I've seen in the wild a huge nep plant with more than 5 flowering stalks. I'll be satisfy if i get even 1....

[cbkhoon]

i got 3 male viking flowering same time now... i have put my female x. indah beside them, hope the insect will do the job for me.

[edwardyeeks]

I would say leave it. It's nice to let the plant flower and collect the pollen. Though I guess that the plant might produce slightly smaller pitchers

[tzestan]

This plant flowers frequently, 3 times from the same stem in past 1 year. Would be nice if someone has a spare female viking cutting...