it be removed so that it doesn't take energy from the rooting process? I live in SW Florida so spring is here. My plants all seem healthy and are about 2-3' tall. I'm not sure how far I should cut them back.
Yes, I would remove the "shrimps" from the cuttings. You can cut them back as far as you need to for the cuttings. It shouldn't hurt them. Cutting them back will promote more growth and more shrimps.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shrimp-plant/growing-shrimp-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm
I hve purchased six of these plants but am unable to find anything regarding height, spread, planting distance, and the suppliers totally ignore. my query. can anyone help please?
This plant is also knowns as "honeywort" or blue shrimp plant. This article will help you get to know it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cerinthe-plants/cerinthe-blue-shrimp-plant.htm
I planted this small shrub about 30 years ago & I always have thought of it as my Red Rutja. It is impossible to find on any gardening site & I am wondering if it has another name.
The photo is a bit blurry, but it looks like a shrimp plant.
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shrimp-plant/growing-shrimp-plants.htm
how do I plant shrimp plant seeds and do I get them from the flowers.
The best way to propagate shrimp plants is from cuttings. You can grow them from seeds, but if the plant is a hybrid, you won't get the same plant as the parent.
To collect seeds, let the flower turn black. Look for a tiny seed pod. When the seeds are ready, they eject from the pod. You can enclose the pod with a bag to catch the seeds or harvest the seedpods when dry and store them till they eject the seeds.
It’s planted in a pot about 5 years old or older.
They turn black with age and forming seed. You can let the seed mature and collect it, or prune off the darkening bracts to create a bushier plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shrimp-plant/growing-shrimp-plants.htm