Pruning a Ceiling‑High Dracaena: Where to Cut and Propagating the Top

A Dracaena reached the ceiling. The owner asked if cutting it back would produce new shoots below the cut.

Pruning Rule

New shoots emerge exactly at the cut point. Cut at the desired height (e.g., 4 ft if you want branches at 4 ft).

Propagating the Top

• Dip cut end in rooting hormone.
• Plant in soil beside parent or in separate pot.
• Success rate: ~40% now; ~70% if done after April 1.