How to prune song of india

Spring, before new growth flushes. Use clean, sharp pruners to cut leggy stems back to just above a leaf node or joint. The cut stem will sprout new side shoots. Remove individual dead leaves by cutting flush with the stem — do not pull, as this can damage the bark.

Rarely — shape correction every few years; dead-leaf removal as needed. Song of India (Dracaena reflexa 'Variegata') requires very little pruning. Trim off any dead, damaged, or yellowing leaves as they appear. If stems become leggy or the plant loses its bushy shape, cut stems back to a node in spring to encourage branching. Otherwise, the plant maintains its form without intervention.

Use clean, sharp pruners to cut leggy stems back to just above a leaf node or joint. The cut stem will sprout new side shoots. Remove individual dead leaves by cutting flush with the stem — do not pull, as this can damage the bark.