How to prune dracaena reflexa song of jamaica

Spring to early summer. Cut back any overly long or bare stems just above a visible node using sterilised pruners. New growth emerges below the cut. Avoid removing more than one-third of the plant at once. Trim off yellowed lower leaves cleanly at the stem.

Every 2–3 years, or when stems become leggy. Dracaena reflexa 'Song of Jamaica' benefits from light pruning in spring to keep it compact and bushy. Cut leggy stems back to a node to encourage branching. Remove naturally yellowing lower leaves routinely. This variegated cultivar responds well to pruning but does not require it frequently.

Cut back any overly long or bare stems just above a visible node using sterilised pruners. New growth emerges below the cut. Avoid removing more than one-third of the plant at once. Trim off yellowed lower leaves cleanly at the stem.