Pruning Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) for Branching

Stacey's rescued Dracaena marginata recovered beautifully. Main plant now has two 10-inch shoots; wants to know when/how to cut for branching.

Timing and Method

• Wait until April – shoots will be larger.
• Cut tops off, remove lower leaves.
• Dip in rooting hormone, insert in soil (beside mother plant or new pot).
• Old trunks will sprout new tops and side branches.

This creates a fuller, multi-stemmed plant over time.