Dracaena pearsoniiis - Commonly known as rhino grass, it grows to 12 inches tall and its leaves are succulent and tinted red. Dracaena trifasciata "Laurentii" - Its margins have a creamy yellow color. If you live in an area with little to no rainfall, a cactus gardening will work well for your yard. The Cholla is not a heavy feeder of fertilizer. However, a little will make the plant more robust and healthy. Let's look at ways to prevent this plant from dying. Guanacaste is one example. Other New World species also have poisonous latex saps that can cause dizziness and nausea.