How to prune dracaena laxissima

Spring for any structural cane cut-back; any time for cosmetic leaf-tip trimming. Trim brown tips with clean scissors, angling the cut to match the leaf shape. For height control, cut the cane cleanly above a node in spring; the cut cane tip can be rooted as a cutting.

Cosmetic trimming as needed; structural cut-back every few years if required. Dracaena laxissima needs minimal pruning. Remove brown or dying leaf tips with scissors, cutting at a slight angle to mimic the natural leaf shape. If the plant grows too tall indoors, cut the main cane back in spring to a node — new shoots will emerge below the cut. Remove lower yellowing leaves as they age.

Trim brown tips with clean scissors, angling the cut to match the leaf shape. For height control, cut the cane cleanly above a node in spring; the cut cane tip can be rooted as a cutting.