You just don't know how good it is to have others who don't mind answering stupid questions from us newbies. I had always been taught that there are no stupid questions, and besides, everyone had to start somewhere, and is always better to learn from the wiser sect.....ya know ?! Anyway, will flowering these plants for a couple of weeks to check "sex", going to hurt them (much) knowing that the final intent is to use as "Bonsai Mums" ? If not.....then let the games begin !!!!!