How to prune sansevieria trifasciata whitney

Any time of year as needed. Cut fully dead or brown leaves at soil level using clean, sharp scissors. Trim discoloured tips at an angle if needed for appearance. Do not cut healthy green leaves — damage is permanent on this slow-growing cultivar.

Rarely — only to clear dead growth. Dracaena trifasciata 'Whitney' needs very little pruning. This compact rosette cultivar maintains its neat form without cutting. Remove brown or dead leaves at the base as they appear. No shaping is necessary or beneficial — interfering with healthy leaves only detracts from its symmetrical look.

Cut fully dead or brown leaves at soil level using clean, sharp scissors. Trim discoloured tips at an angle if needed for appearance. Do not cut healthy green leaves — damage is permanent on this slow-growing cultivar.