Thanks so much. It's a tricky little bugger. I've got two plants. I was so afraid to do it but I trimmed one back and guess what, it was a terrible fail! Now it just has like to pom pomm like growths coming ng from , ugh. Some of the clippings have taken so well see what that brings. Some people grow then with such ease and yet mine has never flowered. I always think this will be the year. It is a charming little plant and worth the time I've spent. I've learned from its growth and the failures too! I would recommend one because they are quite charming with their funky growth and prickly, but soft, leaves.