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I could not help but train this malpighia for my windswept project it still has alot of growing and training, but this is where I'm at. I was told it would be hard to achieve the look I was going for "windswept", using malpighia. I think this project is going to turn out great. Please give me some idea's and suggestions I could always use a 2nd opinion.
The "problems" are two-fold. First, it will readily back bud and face its new growth and old leaves toward the sun, quickly. Easily managed through routine pinching and artful directional placement. Second, it will tend to sag over time. You'll want to get the main branches thicker to support the weight of the leaves. Then wire them very carefully (Malpighia are VERY brittle) in place and keep new growth REALLY tight. The flowering will kind of lose the windswept effect, but it's temporary and can be trimmed away, if desired.