Flowers already?

[Kikaida]

So, a couple of my Criolla Sellas have started setting flowers...quite a few of them. Thing is, the plants are only 8-9 inches tall. Should I chop those stems? Is this a sign that the plants are stunted or will they continue to grow?

 

[Chilidude]

When my small plants are starting to show signs of flowering, i usually just top them up.

 

[Alklines]

When my small plants are starting to show signs of flowering, i usually just top them up.

I do the same, but sometimes I just cut the flowers off and leave the stems and leaves, if I like the way the branches are growing.

 

[Kikaida]

I had two doing this...so the one in the bigger pot got topped again and the one in the smaller pot I left alone. The bigger one is already growing out from the new nodes and peeking inside I see buds. Guess she really wants to flower! All the Criolla Sellas are showing this characteristic. We'll see!

 

[TXCG]

Most plants start setting flowers as soon as the trunk starts branching and forming a canopy since flowers form at the nodes. Usually a good idea to pinch off the early flowers til plants get a bit bigger.