How to prune dracaena deremensis dorado

Spring, for any cane cutback. Cut the cane cleanly across at the target height using sterilised pruning shears. Expect new shoots to emerge within a few weeks. Remove spent lower leaves by pulling or cutting flush to the stem. The severed top can be rooted as a cutting.

Rarely — only when height control or dead-leaf removal is needed. Dracaena deremensis 'Dorado' needs little routine pruning. Remove yellowing or dead lower leaves as the cane matures and self-cleans. If the plant becomes too tall, cut the cane back in spring — new shoots will emerge below the cut. Otherwise no regular pruning schedule is required.

Cut the cane cleanly across at the target height using sterilised pruning shears. Expect new shoots to emerge within a few weeks. Remove spent lower leaves by pulling or cutting flush to the stem. The severed top can be rooted as a cutting.