How to prune dracaena goldieana

Any time for dead leaf removal; avoid pruning during winter dormancy. Pull or cut yellowed leaves cleanly from the base using sharp, sterile scissors or pruners. Do not trim leaf edges — cuts on the wide leaves leave permanent brown scars.

Rarely; only as dead growth appears. Dracaena goldieana is a slow-growing, low-prune houseplant. It rarely needs pruning beyond removing yellowed or damaged leaves at the base. Avoid cutting into healthy foliage — the broad, decoratively banded leaves are its main ornamental feature and do not regenerate once removed.

Pull or cut yellowed leaves cleanly from the base using sharp, sterile scissors or pruners. Do not trim leaf edges — cuts on the wide leaves leave permanent brown scars.