How to prune dracaena sanderiana variegata

Any time of year; spring preferred for cuttings. Remove dead or yellowing leaves by pulling them free or cutting at the stalk. To reduce height, cut a stalk straight across with clean scissors and place the cutting in water to root. Do not remove all leaves from a single stalk.

Rarely — as needed for dead growth or height control. Dracaena sanderiana 'Variegata' (lucky bamboo type) needs minimal pruning. Trim yellow or dead leaves at the base as they appear. Overly tall stalks can be cut back and the trimmed tops rooted in water. No regular structural pruning schedule is needed for this compact plant.

Remove dead or yellowing leaves by pulling them free or cutting at the stalk. To reduce height, cut a stalk straight across with clean scissors and place the cutting in water to root. Do not remove all leaves from a single stalk.