Dracaena Fragrans Compacta – Head

Compacta as the name suggests is a compact version of Dracaena fragrans. It has a thick green stem and superb, dense clumps of short, dark green leaves. This is one variety of Dracaena whose leaves are not variegated; instead you get a wonderful rich and deep glossy green leaf, with deep veining, similar to the Aspidistra. Compacta is very definitely a stylish option and looks stunning in modern, contemporary settings. Dracaena Compacta likes bright conditions and enjoys slightly raised humidity. Like all Dracaena it helps purify the surrounding air.

Horty Hints

Manage and Maintain! Inconsistent levels of water, temperature and light can damage some leaves beyond repair. Thankfully these can be torn in half lengthways and pulled out.

Rough Round the Edges! Brown leaf margins is often a symptom of too much fertiliser. If you don’t fertilise it could be the fluoride in the water. Fix it with filtered water.

Tame the Tipping! Blackening of leaf tips and leaf edges is a sign that the plant has had too much water. Allow to dry out in-between waterings.

Light

Dracaena Compacta prefers medium to bright indirect light but, like most Dracaena, can tolerate a vast range of light levels, including partial shade. The darker the plant’s leaf, the more shade it can tolerate.

Watering

Water when the soil starts to dry out at the top, water well and allow to drain thoroughly. Dracaena are relatively drought tolerant. Do not overwater as this will cause the leaf tips to blacken.

Temperature

The fragrans Compacta head does best in average household temperatures: between 16-24°C, but can cope with as low as 12°C for short periods.

Humidity

Dracaena are hardy houseplants and will do well in normal room humidity, however they do prefer higher humidity and will benefit from occasional misting.

Feed

Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

Fragrans Compacta is a very slow-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate height of 1 to 2 metres.

Toxicity

The sap of the Dracaena Compacta is toxic to animals. It is not considered poisonous to humans but should not be ingested.

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde, and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Like most Dracaena, the fragrans ‘Compacta’ originates from tropical Africa.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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