This fine-textured, evergreen shrub is distinguished by its relatively thin and irregular stems that are topped by a rosette of ribbon-like leaves. The stems of this plant can reach a height of 15 feet and are covered with distinctive foliar scars. The variegated, leathery leaves have a purple stripe along their margins. The white and red flowers occur in elongate panicles above the leaves and are not showy. The small, golden berries of this shrub are also insignificant and not commonly produced in Florida. Multiple thin, curving stalks with narrow ribbonlike, green leaves edged in purplish-red and having a gold stripe along the leaf margin, distinguish this Dracaena from its multitude of relatives.
Temperature: Temperatures from 60°F (15°C) - 75°F (24°C) are Ideal.
Problems: If conditions are too dry, the lower leaves will droop. water and spray more often.