Pruning guide
How to prune dracaena bicolor
Best time
Any time for cosmetic tidying
How often
As needed
Technique
Trim brown leaf tips with sharp scissors at a slight diagonal, staying just inside the brown tissue. Remove fully dead leaves by cutting or gently pulling them free at the stem.
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Pruning dracaena bicolor — FAQ
When should I prune dracaena bicolor?
Any time for cosmetic tidying. Trim brown leaf tips with sharp scissors at a slight diagonal, staying just inside the brown tissue. Remove fully dead leaves by cutting or gently pulling them free at the stem.
How often does dracaena bicolor need pruning?
As needed. Dracaena bicolor is a compact foliage dracaena that needs very little pruning. Remove dead or browning leaves at the base as they appear to keep the plant tidy. If tips brown from low humidity or fluoride, trim them at a slight angle with clean scissors. No stem cutting is normally required.
How do you prune dracaena bicolor?
Trim brown leaf tips with sharp scissors at a slight diagonal, staying just inside the brown tissue. Remove fully dead leaves by cutting or gently pulling them free at the stem.