Used the clips here. They are very nice for shaping branches. Once the stems got thicker I had to take the clips off. They were digging into the plant. However the branches kept their shape. This plant was my practice plant. Also had a friend named Bruce that died. So I dedicated this plant to him.
When u tie down the stems it's better to tie them up I think.this beautiful lady gonna get heavy..I just did it last week but think it's better to have it done few weeks ago,I broke main stem..
Good luck growing