Mine do that too.

Even had a CUTTING from a "Y" give me a bloom.

I don't think there is anything wrong.

other than it shouldn't be trying to do that. But look at it this way, it's close to time.

Maybe one of the experts here could tell you to pinch the flower off or something, but, for me, when mine do that, I don't really get concerned.

I have a 9 foot cutting (yes, I whacked it at the ground) and brought it in, sitting in a bucket of water ALL winter.

It's blooming. I keep telling it to stop it, but it doesn't listen.

There it is, blooming.

Spring is coming. . . I wouldn't worry too much.

Thanks for the reply. I thought I was supposed to prune it back or something. Donna

The ones in dormancy will "die back" on the very thin green part.

I paniced my first "dormant" try. I was all 'what is happening!' ect. But, just like on a cutting?

There will be this part that "dies" it's too green. But then, you've got this wierd "growth" that sprouts from the the "old" wood that replaces the new stuff.

Shriveling at the very top of "dormant" plants is normal. LOOKS bad, but, it's ok.

Matter of fact, I've got some idiot plants trying to put on new leaves right now, still at 50 degrees, in the dark, but they're saying "it's time to wake up now!" and I keep telling them "no it's NOT, you're about 3 weeks too EARLY" but they're not listening. (grin)

And frankly, those moronic Inca Suns don't listen at ALL, they bloom in the DARK. They put out these pathetic little blooms in the dark, pale, pathetic, anemic. . .psssshhhh. . .

Don't worry though.

That's what makes Brugs so great. Other than cold, and wet, (which will DEFINATELY kill them) they're really wonderful and resiliant.

I have this "Y"ed stump. And like ruth ann told us, she cuts hers down to 18" and puts them in hibernation.

So, I've got that sun sport massive "Y" at the base. In hibernation.

Each side, about 2" tall. like she said. (I kept more than she does because Illinois stinks for the length of our growing season, so i kept about 6" more.)

It's trying to put out new leaves all along the stump. I keep YELLING at it "stop that!" It's not listening. (grin)

It's ready to rock and roll. I keep saying "gimme 3 more weeks!" And it says "noooooooo, I want to grow NOW."

I can't help it right now, because it's in a plastic bag, a ground dweller, so it's not in a "pot" that I can start it yet.

But, don't be upset. They will be fine. If I can do it, anyone can. (grin)

Do I repot now? Do I prune it now? I know, I'm slow and I am very black and white. I was stunned when I went down there today because I usually can't get one to bloom till it's almost too late. Thanks for your help. Donna

Hi Donna..Not a pro here..I wouldnt prune it..Just like dweeb said..Just let it do its thing..When it is warm enough to go out just add some new soil to it ad let it grow...:) Easy as pie..Barb Dont put it in full sun until it gets used to be outing there....

thank you

Just enjoy it. I wouldn't prune anything at this point in the year, except for foliage. This way you know that you'll be getting early blooms this season.

Very Cool.. Leave that baby to go on about it's Biz!!!
Hows the smell!!! Welcome Back BTW!!!
Kylie

I was surprised it smelled sooo good. I didn't expect it to in the cellar I guess. I can't wait for summer:)