Leaf yellowing associated with early senescence is a major problem associated with cut decorative leaves and flowers of many tropical plant species. Effect of postharvest application of benzylaminopurine (BAP), gibberellic acid (GA 3), silver-thiosulphate (STS) and silver nitrate (AgNO 3) on vase life of cut leaves of three Dracaena species Dracaena marginata 'bi colour', Dracaena sanderiana 'white' and Dracaena deremensis were investigated. Deionized water (DIW) was used as the control. All the BAP treatments (25, 50 and 100 M) applied either as 10 minutes immersion or as 24 h pulse improved the vase life of all three species examined. Application of STS (2 mM) and AgNO 3 (10 mM Ag ions) did not increase the vase life of D. marginata 'bi colour' and D. sanderiana 'white' significantly while GA 3 (50, 100 and 250 M) either as a pulse or immersion, significantly reduced the postharvest life of D. deremensis compared to untreated leaves. Results suggest that the application of 25 M BAP as a pulse treatment for 24 h can be recommended to prolong the postharvest life through delayed leaf senescence and thus enhance the marketability of cut leaves of Dracaena marginata 'bi colour', Dracaena sanderiana 'white' and Dracaena deremensis.