Janet Craig Compacta - Dracaena fragrans - 10L / 25cm / Large
$149.00Position & Light
Tolerates low to bright indirect light. Thrives in medium to bright filtered light but is well suited to lower light positions where many plants struggle. Avoid direct harsh sun which can scorch foliage. Ideal for south facing rooms or set back from north facing windows in New Zealand homes.Watering
Allow the top half of the potting mix to dry before watering. Water thoroughly, then allow excess to drain away. Overwatering is the most common issue, so ensure the plant is not sitting in water. Reduce watering in winter.Humidity
Adapts well to average indoor humidity. No special humidity requirements, making it ideal for offices and living spaces.Soil
Use a free draining indoor potting mix. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.Feeding
Feed lightly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every four to six weeks. Pause feeding during winter.Growth Habit
An upright, clumping grower with dense foliage emerging from thick canes. This triple planted large grade offers immediate volume and height, creating a fuller appearance than a single plant. Slow growing and easy to maintain.Difficulty
Easy. An excellent choice for beginners or low maintenance spaces.Pet Safety
Toxic if ingested. May cause vomiting or irritation if consumed by pets or humans.Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
