How to prune red ti plant

Spring, for any rejuvenation cutting; dead-leaf removal year-round. Pull or cut away brown lower leaves cleanly at the trunk. For height control, cut the main stem straight across at the desired point with sharp pruners — new growth will emerge from just below the cut. Disinfect tools between plants.

As needed — dead-leaf removal ongoing; rejuvenation cut every few years if required. Red Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister') needs little routine pruning indoors. Remove lower leaves as they yellow and die naturally — this is normal as the plant matures. If the plant becomes too tall, cut the cane back in spring and it will re-sprout. Outdoors in warm climates, trim frost-damaged foliage in spring.

Pull or cut away brown lower leaves cleanly at the trunk. For height control, cut the main stem straight across at the desired point with sharp pruners — new growth will emerge from just below the cut. Disinfect tools between plants.