Pruning an Overgrown Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans) to Ceiling Height

Pruning Is Safe and Effective

Corn plant stems can be cut at any height. A new crown of leaves will emerge just below the cut. Prune well below the ceiling to allow years of regrowth.

How to Prune

1. Use a sharp knife or saw.
2. Cut at any angle—no sealant needed.
3. Root the top section: remove lower leaves, leave 6″ of stem, plant in moist soil.

Aftercare

Keep soil barely moist, provide bright indirect light. The parent plant will sprout new heads; the cutting will root in 4–6 weeks.