Dracaena fragrans Compacta – Head – HydroCare
Soil-free feathery fragrans foliage. Compacta, as the name suggests, is a compact version of Dracaena fragrans. It has a busy growth pattern made up of a dense clump of glossy ribbon-like dark green leaves. This is one variety of Dracaena whose leaves are not variegated; instead, you get a wonderfully rich and deep glossy green leaf, with deep veining, similar to the Aspidistra. Compacta is a simple yet 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.
Dracaena fragrans Compacta Care & Info Guide
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
Allow an extended “dry period” for Dracaena. Water when the meter has been on minimum for 7 to 10 days, allowing the roots to dry out completely.
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
Add a Hydroculture liquid feed every 2 to 3 waterings during the spring and summer months.
Height & Growth Rate
Fragrans Compacta is a very slow-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate height of 1 to 2 metres.
Please note: each plant is unique so available heights are approximate and the plant you receive may vary by ±10%.
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.
