Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’
£14.99
In stock
| Size | 12cm Pot |
|---|
What we ❤️ about this plant:
🌿 Dense clusters of glossy, deep green leaves create a smart, architectural appearance
🏡 Compact growth makes it perfect for shelves, desks, side tables and smaller spaces
☀️ Thrives in bright, indirect light but tolerates lower-light positions
💧 Low-maintenance and prefers to dry slightly between waterings
📈 Slow-growing and naturally compact, maintaining a neat appearance with minimal care
Description
Add rich, architectural greenery to your home with Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’, an elegant houseplant known for its dense clusters of glossy, deep green foliage. Unlike larger Dracaena varieties, ‘Compacta’ has shorter leaves arranged closely around its stems, giving it a particularly neat and structured appearance.
Its naturally compact, slow-growing habit makes Dracaena ‘Compacta’ an excellent choice for smaller spaces. It looks equally at home on a desk, shelf or side table when young, gradually developing taller stems and a more sculptural, tree-like appearance as it matures.
One of the great advantages of Dracaena is its adaptability. Although it performs best in bright, indirect light, ‘Compacta’ can tolerate lower-light conditions, making it useful for rooms and positions where more demanding tropical plants may struggle. Growth will simply be slower in darker locations.
Straightforward to care for and requiring relatively infrequent watering, Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’ is an excellent choice for beginners, busy households and anyone looking for attractive year-round greenery without demanding maintenance.
How to Care for Dracaena ‘Compacta’
• Position in bright, indirect light for the strongest growth, although it will tolerate lower-light conditions.
• Allow the upper few centimetres of compost to dry between waterings and avoid leaving the roots sitting in water.
• Use a good-quality, free-draining houseplant compost.
• Average household humidity is generally suitable, although very dry air can occasionally cause brown leaf tips.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
• Wipe the leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to remove dust and maintain their glossy appearance.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’
Common Name: Compact Dracaena
Pot Size: 12cm
Position: Bright indirect light to lower light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry between waterings
Growth Habit: Compact, upright evergreen
Mature Size: Can eventually reach around 1–1.5m indoors, although it is relatively slow growing
Pet Friendly: No
Orders are usually dispatched within 1-2 days. We use Royal Mail, EVRI & other trusted couriers.
Plug plants are well-watered before packing, then wrapped carefully and packed into large letter boxes - ready to be delivered straight through your letterbox.
Established potted plants are inspected, watered, wrapped in craft paper, and packed into a suitable plant box.
Description
Add rich, architectural greenery to your home with Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’, an elegant houseplant known for its dense clusters of glossy, deep green foliage. Unlike larger Dracaena varieties, ‘Compacta’ has shorter leaves arranged closely around its stems, giving it a particularly neat and structured appearance.
Its naturally compact, slow-growing habit makes Dracaena ‘Compacta’ an excellent choice for smaller spaces. It looks equally at home on a desk, shelf or side table when young, gradually developing taller stems and a more sculptural, tree-like appearance as it matures.
One of the great advantages of Dracaena is its adaptability. Although it performs best in bright, indirect light, ‘Compacta’ can tolerate lower-light conditions, making it useful for rooms and positions where more demanding tropical plants may struggle. Growth will simply be slower in darker locations.
Straightforward to care for and requiring relatively infrequent watering, Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’ is an excellent choice for beginners, busy households and anyone looking for attractive year-round greenery without demanding maintenance.
How to Care for Dracaena ‘Compacta’
• Position in bright, indirect light for the strongest growth, although it will tolerate lower-light conditions.
• Allow the upper few centimetres of compost to dry between waterings and avoid leaving the roots sitting in water.
• Use a good-quality, free-draining houseplant compost.
• Average household humidity is generally suitable, although very dry air can occasionally cause brown leaf tips.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
• Wipe the leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to remove dust and maintain their glossy appearance.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’
Common Name: Compact Dracaena
Pot Size: 12cm
Position: Bright indirect light to lower light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry between waterings
Growth Habit: Compact, upright evergreen
Mature Size: Can eventually reach around 1–1.5m indoors, although it is relatively slow growing
Pet Friendly: No
