Compacta

Compacta is one of the many varieties of Dracaena fragrans. Dracaena is widely used as indoor plant residential and commercial buildings in Dubai and UAE. Dracaena fragrans is native to throughout tropical Africa.

Description

Dracaena fragrans is a slow growing shrub, mature specimens reaching 10m. Stems may reach up to 30 cm diameter on old plants; in forest habitats they may become horizontal with erect side branches. The leaves are glossy green, lanceolate, 20–150 cm long and 2–12 cm wide; small leaves are erect to spreading, and larger leaves usually drooping under their weight. they are highly fragrant. The fruit is an orange-red berry 1–2 cm diameter, containing several seeds.

Care

• Water when the top layer of soil is 1-2 inches dry. Touch soil with fingers to check if soil is dry.
• Always give room temperate water.
• Yellow leaves are indication of under watering and Brown edges of a green leaf indicate overwatering.
• Be mindful of fluoride levels in water. Use distilled water is possible.
• Fertilize with indoor fertilizer every 2 – 3 months