Dracaena reflexa Anita, also known as “Song of India” or “Pleomele reflexa,” is an intriguingly exotic houseplant with long, dark green leaves featuring yellow veining and a distinctive thick and woody branched stem.
The branched design offers a dense, tree-like greenery that creates a lush tropical atmosphere in your home or office. Additionally, it efficiently filters airborne toxins, promoting easier and healthier breathing.
Dracaena reflexa Anita Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Ditch the Droop! Although these plants prefer to be a little on the drier side, too dry will cause leaves to droop and drop. Water when the top of the soil starts to dry out.
Manage and Maintain! inconsistent levels of water, temperature and light can damage some leaves beyond repair. Thankfully these can be easily pulled out.
Shake gently and wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dust. Avoid using leaf shine on these plants.
Light
Dracaena reflexa need moderate to bright indirect light, however, avoid direct sunlight. Ideal for office interiors with fluorescent lighting. If kept in low light conditions reduce watering to prevent root rot.
Watering
Water when the soil starts to dry-out at the top, water well and allow to drain thoroughly. Dracaena are relatively drought tolerant. Do not overwater as this will cause the leaf tips to blacken.
Temperature
Anita thrives in average household temperatures: between 16-24°C, but can cope with as low as 12°C for short periods.
Humidity
Dracaena are hardy houseplants and will do well in normal room humidity, however they do prefer higher humidity and will benefit from occasional misting.
Feed
Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.
Height & Growth Rate
Reflexa Anita is a slow-growing plant which typically reaches a height of 1.5 to 2 metres once fully grown.
Toxicity
The sap of Dracaena is toxic to animals. It is not considered poisonous to humans but should not be ingested.
Air Purifying
This plant filters airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde, and is part of our clean air plant collection.
Origin
Dracaena reflexa is native to Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, and other nearby islands of the Indian Ocean.





















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