Managing an Overgrown Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans): Cane Cutting Propagation for Height Control

Yes, You Can Cut It Back

Corn Plants grow too tall for ceilings if kept long enough. The solution is cane cuttings—turning one giant into several manageable plants.

How-To

Follow the University of Georgia guide on Cane Cuttings. It’s scary the first time but straightforward with Dracaenas.

Bonus

If you keep it healthy long enough, it may bloom—fragrant flowers are a rare treat.