Ask The Expert: I have a lucky bamboo plant that I purchased 10 years ago. It is now about 3 1/2 feet high and although I have it staked it is top heavy and difficult to keep it from tipping over. Can it be cut back and if so, how? I would most appreciate any advise you may offer. This plant has a great deal of sentimental value. it was purchased while my wife was being treated for lung cancer, She died several months later. I would very much appreciate any help you can offer. -Syl Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply: Yes, trimming or topping lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is definitely an option. Because your plant is so sentimental, something you may want to do is start a brand new plant with your clippings. To do this, you will need: a sharp knife a misting bottle rooting hormone clean container for topped piece distilled water Topping & Rooting Lucky Bamboo Step 1: Find a node (raised ring on stem) at the height you want the plant [...]