Not sure what this plant is?

Question

I have these two house plants and I'm not sure what they are. Description: Small tree about a yard. Long needle like leaves, out lined with red, leaves are maybe 6in long. I am asking because one out of two stems is weak and leaning. I have seen these small trees twisted or braided and want to do something like that but i need to know what it is and how I can braid it myself without killing it. Please help me.

Answer 1

It sounds like a Ficus Ali

http://sawgrasslandscapemanagement.com/i...

To braid it:

Braiding can be done to the smaller, supple branches that can bend without breaking. You may need to prune away small twigs on the branch so that they may braid easily. If there are larger branches that develop from the branches to be braided, start braiding out-board (distally), beyond the branches. As the braided branches grow in girth, they will begin to graft together, forming that larger, braided, branch appearance. Doing this earlier with younger branches will be easier, but by selecting the right branches to braid together, you can create some interesting effects. If you select two branches from separate primary branches, the effect will be the creation of a window surrounded by branches and the trunk. Enjoy the possibilities.

http://cahe.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2004/03060...

Answer 2

Could be a fig tree.  Good Luck