Pruning and Propagating a Leggy Janet Craig Dracaena

Pruning and Propagating a Leggy Janet Craig Dracaena

A tall, top-heavy Dracaena ‘Janet Craig Compacta’ with a single stem benefits from pruning rather than staking. Cut the stem at the height where you want new growth to emerge—new shoots will sprout just below the cut. The removed top section can be rooted in damp soil or at the base of the mother plant. Shorter cuttings root more easily. Pruning reduces top-heaviness and encourages a fuller plant.