How to Cut Back a Dracaena Tree

Dracaena plants are common houseplants because they are low maintenance and thrive in low light found in offices. The dracaena tree, which is a taller corn plant, is native to South American and grows from sprouted canes that are imported to the United States. You can trim your dracaena to control its size and create new, vigorous growth. Cutting the plant back will also get rid of older, brown leaves. A rotation-style cutting back of the plant will keep it looking full over the years.

Pruning shears

Instructions

- 1
  Wait until spring or summer to cut the dracaena back. The plant is growing rapidly during this time, and will quickly produce new sprouts after you cut the old ones back.
- 2
  Select the sprout you want to cut back. Do not cut back the main cane. Select one of the heads that has sprouted out of the top of the cane and has produced a dark green stem and foliage.
- 3
  Cut the selected sprout back to 3 to 4 inches above the cane. The old sprout will begin regrowing in six weeks.
- 4
  Rotate by cutting back the next sprout the next year, and the third the year after, if your dracaena has that many heads.

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