Corn Plant (Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii') Air Layering for Height Control

Your tall, single-stalk corn plant can be rejuvenated via air layering—no need to repot larger.

Process

1. Remove lowest 7–8 leaves.
2. Air layer the top: step-by-step guide.
3. Once rooted, cut top off and pot beside base.
4. Cut base to 6 inches—it will sprout a new head.
5. Bonus: Root the middle section (50/50 chance) for a third plant.

Why Not Repot?

It doesn’t need a bigger pot. Air layering creates a multi-head, fuller plant in the same container.

High success rate. Try it!