{"product_id":"dracaena-compacta-24cm-80cm","title":"Dracaena 'Compacta' (Compact Dragon Tree) H80 cm | Pot Ø24 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"dracaena-compacta-24cm-80cm\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Glossy dark green foliage in dense rosettes • 🌳 Very structured multi-stem growth • 🌤️ Bright light to partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H80 cm | Pot Ø24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDracaena 'Compacta'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the densest and most architectural variety of the dragon tree, native to \u003cstrong\u003etropical Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its multiple trunks covered with characteristic scales bear rosettes of very glossy dark green leaves — tight, thick, and upright — giving it an almost architectural look. Delivered in H80 cm size with several trunks in the same pot, it immediately creates a sense of volume and depth, ideal as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/grandes-plantas-plantas-xxl\"\u003elarge indoor structural plant\u003c\/a\u003e in a living room, office, or entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eVery tolerant of low light and occasional missed watering, it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-faciles-cuidar\"\u003eeasiest plants in the catalog\u003c\/a\u003e for less bright indoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"gamme-dracaena\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"gamme-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"gamme-title\"\u003eWhich dragon tree to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eVerdeia offers several dragon trees with very distinct silhouettes. Here is how to place the 'Compacta' among the varieties in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDracaena 'Compacta'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — very short, dense dark green leaves in tight rosettes, very architectural multi-stem growth. The most structured and compact variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-anita-24cm-100cm\"\u003eDracaena 'Anita'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long, slender, drooping dark green leaves, thin and slender trunks. The most graceful and airy variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-marginata-dragonnier-de-madagascar\"\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very thin leaves edged in red on long, bare, very graphic stems. The most sculptural and contemporary variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-lemon-lime-dragonnier-interieur-panache\"\u003eDracaena 'Lemon Lime'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large variegated lime green and lemon yellow leaves, very bright. The choice to bring color into a dark room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-compacta-ramifiee-27cm-100cm\"\u003eDracaena 'Compacta' branched Ø27 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — same variety in XXL size with taller and more branched trunks. The choice for an even greater impact in a room with high ceilings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eDracaena 'Compacta' is one of the most tolerant dragon trees to low light — it retains its glossy dark green foliage even in dimly lit rooms, which is rare for a large indoor plant. In bright indirect light, growth is faster and foliage denser. The light-humidity balance is the key to maintaining its shine — our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003eguide on light and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e helps you find the right spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade — tolerates low light, avoid direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, entrance, dim corridor — anywhere a large structural plant is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 25 °C — avoid cold drafts and radiators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist the foliage regularly — especially in winter when heating dries the air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eKeep Dracaena 'Compacta' away from radiators and air conditioning vents — sudden changes in humidity and temperature cause browning and drying of leaf tips, its main indoor problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eDracaena 'Compacta' is very sensitive to fluoride and chlorine in tap water — over time, these minerals cause browning of leaf tips. Use filtered water or let tap water rest for 24 hours before watering. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-errores-comunes-con-las-plantas-de-interior-y-como-evitarlas\"\u003ecommon mistakes guide\u003c\/a\u003e lists this as one of the most frequent issues. To adjust your care by season, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/calendario-de-mantenimiento-de-plantas-de-interior-guia-mes-a-mes-para-plantas-saludables\"\u003emonthly maintenance calendar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a week in summer — let the substrate dry slightly on the surface between waterings; reduce in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e filtered or rested 24h — avoid tap water that is too hard or fluoridated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist the foliage 1 to 2 times a week, especially in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted green plant fertilizer every 2 to 3 months in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 years in spring into a slightly larger container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf leaf tips brown, it is not a watering problem — it is almost always the fluoride in tap water or the dry air from heating. Switch to filtered water and mist more regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eDracaena 'Compacta' is an architectural plant that naturally structures space — its dense multi-stem growth creates an immediately readable vertical volume in a room. It is ideally positioned as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-de-interior-para-cada-habitacion-guia-completa-por-tipo-de-espacio\"\u003ecorner or background plant\u003c\/a\u003e in a living room or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very dense dark green architectural duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e the glossy green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zamioculcas-plante-zz\"\u003eZamioculcas\u003c\/a\u003e on the floor in front of the Dracaena creates two levels of very graphic dark green foliage — two plants tolerant of low light, two very different textures, zero maintenance hassle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of height and silhouette,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai\"\u003eStrelitzia Nicolai\u003c\/a\u003e with its large fan-shaped leaves complements the Dracaena — the large wide horizontal leaves of the bird of paradise and the tight vertical rosettes of the dragon tree create a very balanced composition in a large bright living room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very contrasting graphic green wall,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-lyrata-ramifie-figuier-lyre-dinterieur\"\u003ebranched Ficus lyrata\u003c\/a\u003e with its large violin-shaped leaves provides maximum shape contrast with the small dense rosettes of the 'Compacta' — the two large plants together create a very structured two-level composition in an entrance or corridor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the multi-stem growth in a natural decorative pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/panier-jorck-noir-26cm\"\u003eblack Jorck basket Ø26 cm\u003c\/a\u003e offers a very elegant matte and organic match — the basket’s natural black weaving reinforces the tropical and authentic character of the scaly trunks of the 'Compacta'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace Dracaena 'Compacta' in a corner of the room away from walls — its multi-stem growth looks much better seen from several angles than pressed against a flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways use filtered or rested water for 24 hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dracaena 'Compacta' is particularly sensitive to fluoride and chlorine in tap water — the browning of leaf tips often attributed to watering is in most cases caused by water quality; switching to filtered water solves the problem within weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMist the foliage at least twice a week in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry heating air is the other main cause of browning tips — regular misting restores the humid microclimate the plant needs and revives the glossy shine of the dark green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotate the pot a quarter turn each month:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dracaena 'Compacta' gradually leans toward the light source — monthly rotation ensures even growth and maintains the symmetry of the multi-stem growth, its main decorative asset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compacta'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact dragon tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H80 cm | Pot Ø24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.5 to 2 m indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — substrate slightly dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to pets:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Architectural \/ Tropical \/ Urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The number of trunks, their height, and the density of rosettes naturally vary depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57032162443529,"sku":"11037","price":95.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/dracaena-compacta-dragonnier-compact-h80-cm-pot-oe24-cm-verdeia-5124414.jpg?v=1777780218","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/dracena-compacta-24cm-80cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}