Commonly called Red-Edge Dracaena or
Madagascar Dragon Tree, this plant can grow to 15 feet in height, supported by a long, slender truck or "
cane". Its foliage is a near vertical to horizontal mass of narrow pointed green leaves with red to purple
stripes along the
outer edge. As new leaves emerge from the top, the
mature leaves on the
bottom drop away.
The canes can be grown straight to produce a tall plant with a compact "
footprint" or be trained to curve, creating unique
character plants. Several canes are generally planted in each pot, often of varying lengths to produce a “fuller”
specimen.
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