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Identifying a Tropical Plant with Pink-Edged Leaves

A plant with long green leaves edged in pink is likely a Dracaena marginata (Madagascar dragon tree) or Cordyline terminalis (Ti plant). Both are popular indoor tropicals with similar appearances.

How to Confirm

Search images for “Dracaena marginata” and “Cordyline terminalis.” Compare leaf shape, stem structure, and growth habit. If uncertain, email a clear photo to a plant expert for definitive identification. Once ID’d, specific care guidelines for light, water, and humidity can be provided.

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