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Old 16th May 2011, 10:01 PM
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Default Cut viking flower stalk

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?
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Old 16th May 2011, 10:18 PM
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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, =)
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Old 17th May 2011, 12:20 AM
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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....
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Old 17th May 2011, 11:49 AM
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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.
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Old 17th May 2011, 12:32 PM
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Default Re: Cut viking flower stalk

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
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Old 17th May 2011, 10:05 PM
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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...
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