As the tree develops, several slender trunks can grow at various angles to one another, creating interesting twisting effects. As the tree matures, the leaves drop from the lower parts, creating an attractive crisscross pattern on the trunk. At the top of each trunk is a cluster of long, narrow, pointed green leaves edged in shades of red and pink depending upon the cultivar.
Dracaenas are easy to care for and relatively fast growing.
The key to success indoors is moderate to bright light and a little common sense with watering. They should be watered thoroughly and then the soil should be allowed to almost dry out before watering again. Propagation is very easy from 6 to 12 inch long stem or tip cuttings. Within a few months the pruned area of the original tree will have added leaves to one or more new trunks. Periodically inspect your dracaena for spider mites on the underside of leaves and mealybugs at the leaf nodes.