The leaves have many variegated patterns and may include vertical or horizontal bands of white or yellow. Stems of this species are very short, creeping as rhizomes below the soil surface. Many of the vertically variegated plants are best propagated from division to maintain the color pattern of the leaves. The mixes for succulents given above would be good for the members of this family. Water thoroughly but allow the medium to dry between waterings.
Dracaenas often develop burned tips to their leaves if given water with fluoride in it.
Although they will survive and grow slowly under lower light intensities, most of these plants produce bright colors under brighter light. Fertilize sparingly to reduce the rate of growth. Plants often respond poorly under high levels of fertilization. Remove old, discolored leaves. Separation of suckers, division of rhizomes, stem cuttings, leaf or leaf section cuttings, and seed are all practiced as methods of propagation of the Agavaceae.