Dracaena Compacta Green 3.5 Inch Pot
Default Nursery Pot or Upgrade to a Chic Chive Pot
Our plants come in the standard nursery pot unless you opt for one of our snazzy Chive pots. Keep in mind, each plant is a unique snowflake—size, shape, and quirks may vary. We do our best to deliver a plant that resembles the online glam shot and will thrive in your home, but perfection is a tall order.
Pick Up for Free or Get it Delivered Same-Day
For fourteen bucks, we'll deliver your new leafy friend across Toronto—cheaper than therapy, pricier than a TTC fare. Or schlep to our Queen West shop, where the air is thick with oxygen and the quiet desperation of millennials seeking purpose through plant parenthood.
For those with botanical FOMO, our same-day delivery hotline awaits (437-777-5021). Just ring up our sleep-deprived plant pushers, ready to enable your chlorophyll addiction at a moment's notice.
All Our Online Plants Are Hanging Out at Our Downtown Toronto Store Too
Yearning for a taste of horticultural enlightenment? Drag your carbon-based form to our Queen St. West sanctuary of sap and soil. Here, nestled between overpriced coffee shops and vintage stores selling someone's grandfather's suits, we dispense leafy wisdom like modern-day Druids. We're not just plant peddlers; we're chlorophyll cognoscenti, the Mensa of mulch, if you will. Come, let us dazzle you with our botanical brilliance. We're smarter than Google, if Google had roots.
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702 Queen St. W.,
Toronto, ON M6J 1E7
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Mon to Thurs: 12pm - 7pm
Fri to Sun: 11am - 7pm
Pro Indoor Plant Care Tip
How to take care of your Dracaena
Care Level: Skilled (Moderate)
My therapist suggested I care for a plant to boost my self-esteem. "It's moderately easy," she said, "just a smidge more demanding than a goldfish." I once had a goldfish that faked its own death to escape me, so this wasn't exactly comforting. The plant came with instructions to water on a "regular schedule," as if I had any concept of regularity in my life. I've set more alarms for this chlorophyll-filled drama queen than I have for my own meals. It's been alive for three days now. I'm starting to suspect it might be plastic.
Sun Light: Indirect
Answer
Light: Bright
Water: When half way dry
What a delightful little water connoisseur you've got there! This green gem prefers its soil on the drier side - think of it as a spa day for roots. A week between drinks is usually perfect, but who doesn't love a bit of flexibility? Just keep an eye out for those adorable droopy leaves - that's your plant's charming way of saying "Hydration, please!" Brighter spots might make it a tad thirstier, while shadier nooks turn it into a water-sipping master. Remember, a touch of thirst keeps your leafy friend robust and thriving. Happy plant, happy life!
Humidity: Medium Humidity
Well, isn't your plant just the easy-going socialite of the botanical world? It thrives in your average home but wouldn't say no to a little pampering. A daily mist? Think of it as a refreshing mocktail for your leafy friend. And oh, those Toronto summers! Your green companion turns into a real outdoor enthusiast, soaking up the city vibes. It's like sending your plant on a lovely vacation - no passport required! Just don't be surprised if it comes back with a slight Canadian accent, eh?
Interaction with Pets: Caution
Oh, look at you, being all responsible with your green friends! Sure, these plants might throw a little tantrum in your pet's tummy if nibbled, but let's be real - we survived the pre-internet era with pets and plants coexisting just fine. It's not like your leafy pals are plotting world domination through pet poisoning!
If your furry friend isn't typically a salad connoisseur, you're probably in the clear. Besides, have you seen what's lurking in your garden? Azaleas and English ivy are practically the bad boys of the plant world compared to your indoor darlings.
So relax, plant parent! Just keep an eye out and maybe don't serve up a Peperomia smoothie to Fluffy, okay? After all, we want your home to be a jungle, not a drama zone!
Introducing Dracaena
Ancient Greeks, those toga-clad philosophers and warriors, stumbling upon a peculiar plant oozing red resin. "Aha!" they exclaim, stroking their beards thoughtfully, "Surely this must be the blood of a female dragon!" And thus, dracaena was christened, its name forever linked to mythical beasts.
A few millennia, and this dragon's blood is still making waves. Once upon a time, it found its way into the most unexpected places - smeared on teeth as a primitive Colgate, daubed on canvases as vibrant dye, and even swallowed as a cure-all elixir. These days, it's living its best life as a fancy varnish and lending a hand in the art of photoengraving.
But here's the real kicker - unlike that Tinder match who ghosted faster than you can say "swipe right," this leafy legend is the ultimate low-maintenance companion. No need for constant watering, no demands for attention, just quiet, verdant companionship. It's the plant world's equivalent of a perfectly chill roommate - always there, never needy, and occasionally bleeding dragon blood. What more could one ask for?
