{"product_id":"dracaena-compacta-terrarium-plant","title":"Dracaena Compacta (Janet Craig) — Small Terrarium \u0026 Vivarium Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium \u0026amp; Vivarium Ready · Slow-Growing · Low-Light Tolerant · Ships Potted or Bare Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your terrarium or vivarium a bold, structured centerpiece with \u003cstrong\u003eDracaena compacta (Janet Craig Compacta)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its glossy, deep green leaves grow in a dense, upright rosette that resembles the top of a pineapple, adding height and contrast among mosses, ferns, and creeping plants. The \"Pineapple Plant\" nickname describes its shape only; this plant doesn't produce fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small, slow-growing dracaena is a popular choice for terrarium and vivarium builders because it handles a wide range of humidity, tolerates lower light, and keeps its compact form for a long time. Plant it in the land area of a terrarium or paludarium, or enjoy it on its own as an easy desk plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 live Dracaena compacta (Janet Craig Compacta)\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-selected for healthy foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour choice of format:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted\u003c\/strong\u003e — arrives rooted in a nursery grow pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare Root\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships without pot or soil at a lower price, ready to plant straight into your terrarium substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5–8 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is one of a kind. Size, leaf arrangement, and fullness vary naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, pineapple-shaped rosette\u003c\/strong\u003e that adds height and structure to terrarium layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy, deep green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e that contrast beautifully with moss and colorful foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, from average room air to humid enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-light tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it adapts to terrarium and vivarium lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps it in scale with your build for a long time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a strong focal point in terrariums, vivariums, and paludarium land areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds very little trimming thanks to its slow growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks inside an enclosure or as a standalone desk plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly and easy to keep looking its best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoves easily into a pot as a houseplant once it outgrows the enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Janet Craig Compacta'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDracaena compacta, Janet Craig Compacta, Pineapple Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormer Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eDracaena deremensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrestrial foliage plant (not aquatic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize at Shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5–8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrariums, vivariums, and paludarium land sections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright, indirect light; tolerates low light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide range, from average room air to high humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightly moist, never soggy; good drainage is essential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-fluoridated water preferred (distilled or rain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65–80°F (18–27°C); keep above 50°F (10°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to cats and dogs if eaten (ASPCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in a well-draining terrarium substrate above a drainage layer so the roots never sit in water. In a paludarium, keep it in the land section, well above the waterline. Plant bare-root plants as soon as they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, indirect light or a standard terrarium LED works well, and it tolerates lower light. Avoid direct sun, which can burn the leaves and overheat a glass enclosure. Very dim spots produce narrower new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a terrarium, keep the substrate lightly moist but never waterlogged, since overwatering is the most common cause of root rot. In a pot, water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. It's comfortable anywhere from average room humidity to a humid enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaenas are sensitive to fluoride and built-up salts, which cause brown or yellow leaf tips. Use distilled or rain water for both watering and misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer, or less often in a terrarium where growth is slower. Heavy feeding can burn the leaf tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it between 65–80°F (18–27°C) and above 50°F (10°C). Avoid sudden temperature swings, which can cause leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-Term Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is slow, but over many years Janet Craig Compacta can eventually reach 3 feet or more. When it outgrows your terrarium, move it into a pot and enjoy it as a houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to large terrariums and vivariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaludarium land sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTabletop plant displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners building their first terrarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light rooms and offices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot an aquatic plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's sometimes sold as an aquatic plant, but Dracaena compacta is terrestrial and will rot underwater. In a paludarium, keep it above the waterline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxic to pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dracaenas contain saponins and are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Don't use it in enclosures with animals that eat plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Pineapple Plant\" is a nickname.\u003c\/strong\u003e It refers to the plant's shape; it does not produce fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Size, leaf arrangement, and fullness vary. Photos show a representative plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee live arrival when our temperature guidelines are followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plant arrives damaged, contact us \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 2 hours of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e with clear photos. We'll send a replacement or issue a refund \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme weather packaging is required\u003c\/strong\u003e when temperatures are below 40°F or above 100°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our Dracaena Compacta?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for terrariums:\u003c\/strong\u003e ships at 5–8 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow, tidy growth\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays in scale with your build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates humidity and low light\u003c\/strong\u003e, two must-haves for enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e potted, or bare root to plant straight into your setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarefully packed\u003c\/strong\u003e and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurated by PlantedPro\u003c\/strong\u003e, a specialist shop for live plants and aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Top 5 Questions — Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Is Dracaena compacta a good terrarium plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= Yes. Its slow growth, tolerance of a wide humidity range, and ability to handle lower light make it a popular terrarium and vivarium plant. Plant it in well-draining substrate, keep the roots out of standing water, and give it room, since it can eventually grow large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Can Dracaena compacta grow underwater in an aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= No. Even though it's sometimes sold as an aquatic plant, it's a terrestrial dracaena that rots when submerged. In a paludarium, plant it in the land section above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Is Dracaena compacta safe for pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= No. The ASPCA lists \u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e, the species Janet Craig Compacta belongs to, as toxic to cats and dogs because it contains saponins. Keep it out of pets' reach, and don't use it in enclosures with animals that eat plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Why are the leaf tips turning brown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= Usually because of fluoride or salt buildup from tap water or heavy fertilizing. Switch to distilled or rainwater, feed lightly, and trim brown tips with clean scissors if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. How big does Dracaena compacta get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= It grows slowly and stays compact for a long time. 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