Trimming and Re-rooting Indoor Yucca (or Dracaena) Trees

Before cutting, confirm your plant’s identity. Many “yucca trees” sold as houseplants are actually Dracaena (corn plant, dragon tree). True yuccas have stiff, sword-like leaves; dracaenas have softer, arching leaves.

If It’s Dracaena (Most Likely)

1. Cut the cane at desired height—new shoots will emerge just below the cut.
2. Cut the removed top into 5–6 inch sections.
3. Dip cut ends in rooting hormone.
4. Root in moist potting mix or water (change water weekly).
5. Roots form in 6–8 weeks; pot up when roots are 1 inch long.

If It’s True Yucca

Similar method, but yuccas are slower to root. Use well-draining cactus mix.

Either way, you’ll get a shorter parent plant and new babies—win-win!