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Dracaena fragrans (Compacta Group)

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An upright, evergreen, tropical shrub with glossy, lance-shaped leaves to 30cm long; these are borne in dense rosettes around the cane-like stems. Its compact, slender habit and tolerance of a range of conditions make it a popular houseplant

Scientific classification

Species: Dracaena fragrans (Compacta Group) (Dracaena fragrans (Compacta Group))
Genus: Dracaena
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Distribution of Dracaena fragrans (Compacta Group)

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Dracaena fragrans (Compacta Group)

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Dracaena fragrans (Compacta Group) care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required, although weak stems may be shortened to 15cm in spring, and the resulting cutting used to propagate a new plant

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 20°C in spring; root semi-ripe cuttings and leafless stem sections with bottom heat in summer

Growing

Grow in loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Top dress or pot on in spring

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