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Dracaena Compacta 3.5 ft tall Extra Large Nouvelle

$469

Pot style:

Nouvelle

Pot color:

45-day Guarantee

Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.

Made to Order

Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.

Green Shipping

Experience our custom-designed packaging, crafted for the safe and sustainable transit of your plants. Shipped via FedEx, UPS, and USPS, we ensure expedited delivery with package tracking, arriving in just 1 to 6 days. At checkout, customize your delivery by selecting a preferred shipping date to suit your schedule. Our packaging is innovatively designed to secure your plant and planter, minimizing soil displacement and guaranteeing your new green addition arrives in immaculate condition. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, our packagings are 99% recyclable, striving towards a greener delivery process.

Plant Details & Size

Compacta are currently smaller than pictured, with three plants instead of four - Reminiscent of the fantastical truffula trees from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, this sprightly and structural plant is a compact variety from the Dragon Tree family. As a slow grower, this tree is perfect for those looking for a taller house plant to style up smaller spaces.

  • Approximately 3.5 feet in overall height, from bottom of pot to top leaf
  • Botanical name: Dracaena Compacta
  • Native to Souteast Africa
  • Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA

*Please note that plants are grown naturally and can vary in height ± 10%. If you're looking for a specific height, please reach out and we'd be happy to help.

Is This the Right Plant for You?

Also known as the ‘Janet Craig’ this Dracaena was named after the daughter of a Philadelphia plant nurseryman. It is the slowest growing of the Dracaena family and on rare occasions will flower.

Difficulty: Expert

The Dracaena Compacta requires a special touch and is not recommended for absolute beginners

Pets

Careful with pets.
The plant may cause mild irritation if ingested.

Light

Prefers medium to bright light, can tolerate low light · View Light Guide

Pot Design & Size

A feminine and elegant silhouette, the Nouvelle ceramic is an ode to the relaxed aesthetic of a chic countryside retreat. Inspired by the classic bell planters popularized in the 1960s, this style is a modern update on an ever-trendy design.

Construction and details
  • Made with proprietary, lightweight clay blend
  • Hand-finished with custom-formulated matte glaze
  • Glazed inside and out and 100% waterproof
  • Sized to fit 10” grow pots with extra room for drainage
  • No drainage hole; intended for use with nursery grow pot
The Nouvelle pot is compatible with our Premium 10" Wood Stand

Plant arrives in nursery grow pot nestled inside ceramic planter.
pot

Care Essentials

Light

Prefers medium to bright light, can tolerate low light · View Light Guide

Water

Allow top of soil to dry before watering, do not overwater

Care Guide

More information can be found in the Dracaena Compacta.

NOUVELLE: ELEGANCE REIMAGINED

A feminine and elegant silhouette, the Nouvelle ceramic is an ode to the relaxed aesthetic of a chic countryside retreat. Wake up to the sights and sounds of nature at your door... dawn slowly spreading across the sky, birds softly chatting in the trees, and subtle signs of life stirring in the hills. Where classic meets modern, the Nouvelle ceramic offers a playful, contemporary update to the common bell-shaped design. Light as a feather, solid as stone, and featuring a graceful hint of a bottom lip, it's crafted with a proprietary clay blend and hand-finished with custom-formulated matte glaze. Discover your favorite new plant set with the Nouvelle ceramic and bring nature’s effortless beauty into your home.

What's included

When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:

  • Sourced from top California growers
  • Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
  • Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
  • Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
  • Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
  • Soil is topped with preserved forest moss or pebbles for a refined finished touch
  • Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you

When ordered with a ceramic pot, your set is assembled with our staging method for optimal airflow and drainage. Léon & George plants are fitted into the highest quality of small batch, hand-finished stoneware ceramic pots, which are renowned for their high-fire, waterproof, ultra-strong material.

Renée - Plant stylist at Léon & george
Renée Plant Stylist at Léon & George

Designers love the Dracaena Compacta for its laddered levels of foliage. It's a perfect way to add dimension and texture to a space, and as it grows taller over time, introduces a unique and compact shape to any space.

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customer reviews for the Dracaena Compacta

Amazing Plants

We bought 6 plants in the last 6 months for our new home. A great new edition.

Terry C.

Verified Buyer

April 29, 2023

Decatur, GA

Featured Questions

Are Dracaena Compactas toxic or poisonous to humans or pets?

The Dracaena Compacta is considered to be toxic, and care should be taken around pets. Consumption can result in illness.

Do Dracaena Compactas need sunlight?

Dracaena Compactas require bright to medium indirect sunlight to grow their best.

Do Dracaena Compactas purify the air?

Dracaena Compactas are powerful air purifiers, and remove formaldehyde, xylene and nitrogen oxides from the air while also converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. 

How big can a Dracaena Compacta grow?

The sky’s the limit! Dracaena Compactas can grow up to six feet tall indoors.

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