Shape | Upright erect. |
Landscape | As a potted indoor plant or as a specimen in temperate climates. In tropical climates as hedge or massing plant. |
Propagation | Division and stem cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow indoors in a moist but well-draining potted sandy soil mix in partial sun to partial shade. Protect from hot midday sunlight. |
Pests | Mealybugs and spider mites. |
Habitat | Dry deserts. |
Bark/Stem Description | Thick bamboo-like stalks that ripple in position with leaves growing up the sides. |
Leaf Description | Broad pinnate leaves. |
Flower Description | Terminal panicles of 4 - 6 pinnate bud-like blooms. Plant rarely blooms indoors. |
Colour Description | Yellowish-green foliage, medium green stalks and light pinkish-red blooms. |
Texture Description | Smooth. |