Dracaena Compacta Plant
Dracaena Compacta is a slow-growing, air-purifying indoor plant ideal for compact spaces and aesthetic décor.
Habit
Perennial
Height
2–4 ft
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-draining loamy soil
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical & Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18–28°C
Humidity (%)
50–80%
Potting media
Peat + Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1–3 kg
Flowering Time
Rarely flowers
Soil Ph level
6.0–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
1–2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental only
NPK ratio
3:30:15 PM
life Span
10–15 years
Health Benefits
Improves indoor air quality
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% bark
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Fusarium Wilt, Scale Insects, Mealybugs.
Dark brown to black spots with yellow halos on leaves, Wilting with soft, mushy roots, Yellowing and wilting leaves with stunted growth, Small, waxy insects with sticky residue, White, cottony clusters on stems and leaves.
Remove and destroy affected leaves, improve air circulation, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Crop rotation, remove infected plants, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, neem oil.
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides with imidacloprid, Insecticides with malathion.