Which Dracaena variety to choose?

The Dracaena genus offers a great diversity of varieties, each with its unique characteristics. Here is how the Dracaena Anita stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Dracaena Anita (this plant): shiny solid green foliage, compact and dense habit, bushy crown, classic and elegant look. Perfect for a clean contemporary style.
• Dracaena Compacta branched: very dense dark green foliage, several branched trunks, even more compact and bushy habit. Ideal for a dense jungle effect.
• Dracaena Lemon Lime: variegated green and bright lemon yellow foliage, brings brightness and color. Perfect to brighten up an interior.
• Dracaena Marginata: thin and narrow leaves with red/pink edges, very graphic and airy habit, slender and tall trunk. Minimalist and architectural style.
• Dracaena Magenta: spectacular purple/magenta foliage, very graphic and colorful. For a bold decorative effect.
• Dracaena Bicolor: variegated green and cream foliage, elegant and bright. Between classic and colorful.
• Dracaena Steudneri Green: broader green foliage, compact habit, smaller size (55 cm). Perfect for small spaces.

Why choose the Dracaena Anita? If you are looking for a classic, elegant, and timeless Dracaena with shiny solid green foliage and a dense crown, Anita is the perfect choice. Its clean look and deep green fit into all decor styles without ever getting boring.

Exposure & placement

The Dracaena Anita enjoys bright indirect light to partial shade. It tolerates low light conditions but its growth will be slower.

• Exposure: bright indirect light to partial shade, tolerates low light.
• Ideal: living room, office, entrance, corner to structure, or bright room.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: avoid direct sunlight which can burn leaves and cause brown spots.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: prefers 40-60% humidity, mist occasionally or dust the leaves.
• Fertilizer: once every 2-4 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Pruning: remove yellowed or dry leaves at the base to maintain aesthetics.

Dracaena is sensitive to fluoride and chlorine — use filtered water or let tap water sit for 24 hours before watering.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its elegant vertical growth and shiny green foliage, the Dracaena Anita adds structure and height to your urban jungle. It creates a spectacular architectural focal point.

• To pair with: Sansevieria, Zamioculcas, Monstera, Ficus, or other graphic plants to create a structured urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: tall decorative pot in white ceramic, gray, terracotta, or recycled plastic to highlight its vertical growth.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a statement plant in a living room, office, entryway, or to structure an empty corner.

Place it in a corner or against a wall to create a vertical focal point without cluttering the space.

Verdeia Tips

• Very easy to care for — perfect for beginners.
• Tolerates low light — ideal for less bright rooms.
• Air-purifying plant — purifies formaldehyde and benzene from the air (NASA study).
• Avoid overwatering — prefers a slightly dry substrate rather than a waterlogged one.
• Use filtered or rested water — sensitive to fluoride and chlorine.
• Regularly dust the leaves — improves photosynthesis and aesthetics.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger decorative pot.
• Slow to moderate growth — patience needed to see the plant grow.
• Toxic to animals — keep out of reach of cats and dogs.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Dracaena fragrans 'Anita'
• Common name: Dracaena Anita, Dragon tree
• Family: Asparagaceae
• Origin: tropical regions of Africa
• Dimensions on delivery: Ø24 × H100 cm
• Adult size: up to 150–200 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light to partial shade, tolerates low light
• Watering: moderate, allow to dry between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: toxic (irritant saponins)
• Decorative style: Contemporary / Minimalist / Urban jungle
• Particularity: air-purifying plant (NASA), elegant upright habit, tolerates low light, very easy to care for

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The foliage density and trunk height naturally vary according to age and growing conditions.