Dracaena

(Dragon tree) Compacta

Glossy, deep green leaves arch out from a sturdy cane in dense, tidy rosettes, and at 130 cm tall this green friend fills a corner without ever taking over the room. The broad, leathery leaves have a soft sheen that catches the light as you walk past. Picture it beside your sofa or next to your desk, bringing calm, structure and a little jungle height. It grows slowly and steadily, so the shape you bring home is the shape you'll enjoy for a long time. In the forests of tropical Africa it grows in dappled shade, which is why it stays happy in spots where fussier plants sulk. Give it a bright corner and a bit of patience, and it'll quietly become the backbone of your urban jungle.

Give it bright, indirect light and it'll grow its best, although it copes happily with a shadier corner too. Strong midday sun is the one thing to avoid, as it leaves pale, scorched patches on the leaves. Water every week or two once the top few centimetres of soil feel dry, because the cane stores moisture and forgives a dry spell far better than soggy roots. It likes a steady room temperature between 16 and 27 °C, and a regular wipe of the leaves keeps the dust off and the shine on. Repot into fresh, well-draining potting soil about every two years in spring, and feed only in spring and summer. Brown leaf tips usually mean dry air or very hard tap water, so try rainwater or let your tap water stand overnight. It's toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of nibbling reach.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.