Decaryia madagascariensis vipp 7-9 The upright growing leaves are

The upright growing leaves are a dark burgundy red

short blade with serrate margins

Short stolons lets it form attractive clumps

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are leathery and grow in an upright spiraling rosette

Decaryia madagascariensis vipp 7-9 The upright growing leaves areA large shrub to small tree of the spiny forests of southern Madagascar. Known as the Zig Zag tree, it is the only species in the genus Decaryia, a member of the Didiereaceae. In cultivation it is noted to be slow growing, difficult to root cuttings but otherwise an easy plant to cultivate. The stems are woody and are kinked or zig zag in shape, erect at first then drooping. Twin spines are produced at each bend in the stem. The leaves are small and