All you need to know about Dracaena Fragrans Compacta

Dracaena Compacta is the perfect houseplant! It needs medium indirect sunlight to thrive. This tropical plant can adapt to a darker environment, but remember to reduce watering to avoid black spots appearing on its leaves. Avoid full sun to avoid burning the foliage.

Dracaena Fragrans Compacta is a very easy-care houseplant.

Choose moderate watering. You can leave the substrate to dry out between waterings. It's a perfect plant for people who are away from home regularly or who forget to water their plants from time to time.

Dracaena Compactas are powerful air purifiers, removing pollutants such as formaldehyde, xylene and nitrogen oxides from the air while converting carbon dioxide into oxygen.

Yes, this jewel of nature is capable of flowering. However, don't be impatient; this graceful plant often takes several years to reach full floral maturity, especially indoors.

Its name, "Fragrans," is no mere coquetry: it's a true olfactory description. When they deign to make their appearance, the flowers are immaculately white and give off an intoxicating fragrance, a subtle blend of vanilla, ylang-ylang, with a hint of lily of the valley and hyacinth. A veritable olfactory bouquet!

As for fruit, forget the idea of a personal orchard. The chances of this shrub producing its bright orange fruit in our interiors are as likely as winning the lottery.

Few pests attack this houseplant. However, if the air is too dry, aphids and mealybugs may appear. Yellowing leaves may indicate the presence of red spiders. In this case, remove the pests with Super Neem Oil solution and a soft cloth, and spray the foliage more regularly to increase atmospheric humidity. If the potting soil seems infected, consider repotting your plant.

Gray spots on the foliage may be a sign of fungus infestation. Make sure you don't over-water your plant and treat it with the Essential Plant Repair Care Pack. If roots are affected by rot, consider renewing the substrate by repotting.

The Dracaena Compacta is considered to be toxic, and care should be taken around pets. Consumption can result in illness.