Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media and keep moist.

Take stem cuttings during spring and keep in a humid warm environment.
Air layering is used during the growing period.

Culture
This plant tolerates low light and short periods of drought, but is frost tender and will respond a hard prune to regenerate.


Botanic information
Leaf: The strap-like linear leaves are up to 24mm (1 in) wide with red-purplish margins. The apex is long acuminate and the leaves are arranged spirally or alternately towards the top of the stem.

Flower: The small flowers are arranged in a terminal panicle that is up to 500mm (20in) wide and appears during summer. The flowers are not commonly seen on cultivated plants.

Fruit: The berry is small and the seeds have a fleshy endosperm. The small seeds are viable but the plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively.