Best Fake Plants for A Bedroom

Artificial Bedroom Greenery

Plants are charming addition to any home until they shed their leaves or die. Fake plants that seem real give a splash of green to your home without the need to worry about those issues.

Bringing natural into your home is appealing to every one of us. Natural houseplants are great at purifying the air in your space. However, if you don't have a green thumb, it doesn't matter how knowledgeable you are about natural indoor houseplants; they will eventually die. Even if you're really diligent about looking after your plants, if things get busy around the house (and when aren't they?), you might forget to water, check the soil, or move plants around to receive sunlight.

You could attempt growing some lower maintenance plants, but there are no guarantees these will stay alive either, or that they will be the varieties you really want. If this struggle sounds like you, then it could be time to try artificial plants. You will likely be shocked at how far fake plants have come over time. They turns the idea of plant maintenance on its head, where they look that real you’ll need to remember not to water them!

Fake Plants can be incredibly lifelike and are often mistaken for real ones. We evaluated dozens of artificial plants' quality, style, and overall value from the most popular home sites. The Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree is our favourite since it's large, lush and beautifully lifelike.

What to Search for When Buying a Fake Plant

Type of plant

The old way of thinking was that If getting a realistic-looking fake plant is your primary objective, go for ferns, succulents, and other plants that appear to be artificial even when they aren't.
Now though, as technology has progressed you don’t need to limit yourself to this small selection of plants. Manufacturing techniques have become much more sophisticated, turning even the most difficult real plants into gorgeously lifelike replicas. The best plants, greenery and flowers have real-touch qualities so the don’t just look real they also feel real. The best Faux Trees have real timber trunks, so only the foliage is artificial.

So you can essentially choose any high quality artificial plant, tree or flower arrangement that will suit your space. The key words there are “high quality” it’s very easy to find sub-par products at cheap prices. These are the ones that usually look very fake and also are the ones you’ll feel most disappointed looking at every day when you bring them home. Go for high quality and you will have far more variety to choose from.

Size of plant

Fake plants come in a a countless array of sizes, much like actual plants. So, think about how much room you have to devote to your fake treasures. Consider a fake tree, such as a faux palm or false fiddle leaf fig, as an accent item that can dominate a corner of your space.
If you have a large corner space, consider using a grouping of 3 trees at varying heights. A large, medium and small faux tree/ plants look great when placed in matching style planters… making them look like a family of plants that belong together.

A small artificial cactus—or even a group of teeny-tiny false succulents—is suitable if you're looking for something smaller.

Artificial potted plant

Prefer plants in pots? Some fake plants come potted, while others don't. So, if you're expecting a planter, be sure the plant you want comes with one. Think about the look, feel and style as well as the material used in theplanter. As an example, vintage terracotta planters are great options in some areas, but not in others. It’s important to choose a planter that fits with your space in terms of the style as well as it’s size. You don’t want a planter that is way too big or way too small for the plant/ tree you’ve chosen. The right proportions of the pot go a long way to enhancing the lifelike look of what’s inside it.

Imperfection

Few individuals buy artificial plants because they look fake. We usually want something realistic, which means choosing a fake plant that doesn't appear ridiculously perfect. So, keep an eye out for fake plants with dark spots, uneven leaves or spotting the difference between old growth and new growth.

Suppose you can find one with adjustable leaves and branches that you can shape into any form you wish. In that case, after unpacking, curve and flex the leaves into a more natural presentation.

Best Fake Plants for a Bedroom

Here are some of the finest fake plants for a bedroom space:

Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree in Pot

Fiddle leaf fig trees are still one of the most prized plants in the world. The only issue? Big ones come at a high price, which can be difficult to justify if you weren’t born with a thumb. Thankfully, several excellent fake fiddle leaf fig trees are available, like the Giant Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree, which is one of the most realistic-looking on the market.

The tree has a succession of real timber trunks and branches, covered with beautiful foliage. Unlike real plants you can play an active role in the way these plants look… if you don’t like a particular branch or leaf pointing in a particular direct, just gently fluff out the leaves and manipulate the branch. You can tweak it until it looks exactly as you want it to — imperfect and organic — and until it fits your space perfectly.

Pros

• Adjustable branches
• Lush leaves
• Large (6 feet tall)

Cons

• Expensive
• Leaves may need to be fluffed

Pro Tip - Don't scrimp on aesthetics when it comes to baskets/ planters and pots. Place it in a suitable pot, considering the size, colour and shape. To give your plant greater presence, add in some Spanish moss, draping it over the edges as well as use your choice of polished river stones, pebbles, coconut fibre or mulch to finish it off.

Hanging Pothos Devils Ivy

On a budget and looking to include some faux plants in your space? Artificial Plant Shop has everything you need. Hanging Pothos Devils' Ivy are great value when you consider the space they cover per pack of 6. The plant can also give your home a bit of warmth and style with those iconic and variegated leaves.

The plant's high-grade polyester leaves are detailed and broad, with a faint sheen similar to that of a natural pothos plant. The individual Pothos vine strands feed into a central stalk at the top which you can either press into some floral foam, or a pot, or cut the stalk off if you want lots of individual Pothos vines.

Pros

• Great value
• Shiny, vibrant leaves
• Easy to decorate with

Cons

• Un potted so you need to place these in a planter box or your own pot
• It doesn't droop like other Pothos plants

Areca Palm Tree (real touch)

Want to make a big difference in your room with only one fake plant? The Areca Palm Tree is up to the task. The plant stands at a towering 1.9 metres tall, making it a striking addition to any room.

Its leaves are made of thin real-touch material and look incredibly lifelike. Three slender trunks feed into a succession of lush palm leaves on the fake tree.

With such a large amount of leaves, it makes the tree look wonderfully lush. With flexible leaves and natural accents (like old growth at the base of the trunks), it's one of the most realistic-looking plants on the market.

The tree, despite its size, weighs less than 5 kgs, making it easy for you to move from room to room if you want to switch up the style of your home. While it comes in a standard black pot, you might want to switch it out for something a little more interesting.

The trunks successfully captures the husky and fibrous sensation of some old palm trunk growth too. It also maintains its lifelike appearance by imitating some imperfect aspects of nature such as brown and yellow that can emerge on trunks and branches, giving the tree the appearance of a natural, healthy plant.

Pros

• Tall at 1.9m metres
• Crafted from quality materials
• Realistic-looking silhouette and leaves

Cons

• Can be too tall for many spaces.

Artificial Potted Succulents

Succulents are meant to be easy to care for, but you already know how difficult they can be if you have a prominent black thumb. Thankfully, fake succulents are plentiful. Fake succulents, unlike many other artificial plants, can arrive fully potted or un-potted. You can either plant your succulents singly or group them to create a low-profile garden. Each fake succulent has a sleek, built-in stem, allowing you to rearrange them as needed.

Pros

• They are budget-friendly
• Straightforward to decorate with (individually pot them or group them in a garden)
• Come in a range of small sizes

Cons

• More pastel than other comparable options

Sansevieria Faux Plant

Snake plants also known as mother-in-law tongue are traditional houseplants. You can get the fashionable look of a snake plant without having to add "water your plants" to your to-do list with a Sansevieria Faux Plant.

The faux snake plant is made of sleek plastic and has leaves that are fashioned to resemble the imperfect curves and points found on a natural snake plant. This faux pick looks even more lifelike since the leaves are arranged in clusters rather than neat lines.

The plant also has pale yellow margins, and tarnished green leaves like a snake plant would have. And, because it arrives in a black pot, you can be sure it will be ready to show when it arrives on your doorstep.

Pros

• Imperfect, realistic-looking leaves
• Comes in a range of sizes ranging from 62cm to 105cm

Cons

• Being a slender plant you may need to use more than one if you’re wanting a lush look.
• Only the smaller size (62cm) comes potted.

Monstera Artificial Potted Plant

Monstera plants provide a touch of elegance to any space, whether you are using them as an indoor plant or an outdoor plant. Thanks to modern trends, you can have a sizeable faux monstera plant without spending a fortune.

This fake plant is usually made from a combination of polyethylene and PEVA, two plastic polymers. The two materials combine to create thin, robust, and somewhat gleaming leaves that approximate the appearance of a live monstera. Because the plant is fake, you won't have to wait for "splits" (the holes that make monstera leaves so famous) to appear—they'll be seen right away.

And there's more. The artificial plant comes in a range of size from 63cm-1m. As they are so versatile, a faux monstera can suit just about every room or space. Lush greenery is a great way to brighten up a room and change the atmosphere of your space. You can choose between a solid or variegated fake monstera plant in several different sizes.

Pros

• Realistic-looking leaves with splits
• Available in various sizes and colours

Cons

• Leaves may need to be fluffed out and styled after un-packing.

Faux Desert Cactus

Finding a realistic-looking artificial cactus can be surprisingly tricky. The best faux desert Cactus varieties will look just flawed enough to resemble a natural looking cactus formation.

The materials are sculpted to replicate the shape of a natural saguaro cactus, with its improperly tapering arms and prickly thorns. They are handcrafted from a mixture of plastic and cement.

These cacti come in a variety of sizes, each with a slightly distinct shape. So, if you want to make a bold statement, go for a taller option where you can display that iconic style. Alternatively, choose a small cactus to keep things low-key as a decorative element here and there around the home or office. You're in for a beautiful faux plant either way. (And, because cacti are so distinct, you could simply get both and display them in your home.)

Pros

• Realistic-looking silhouette
• Comes in a few different sizes and shapes

Cons

• Slightly less lifelike due to the softer cacti spikes (making these true to life would be unsafe)

Faux Orchid Phalaenopsis

Opting for a false version makes sense because orchids are notoriously demanding houseplants. You can rest easy knowing that a Faux Orchid Phalaenopsis is a synthetic orchid that looks both gorgeous and real.

There are so many different Orchids to choose from, we couldn’t decide on just one. Instead, we’ve listed 4 here with similar features, just slightly different variations.
Phlaenopsis Orchids are known for their unique artificial white blooms. The leaves are a rich, dark green colour and each one can be manipulated so it looks just the way you want.

Orchid come in a range of pots so it’s easy to find them paired with decorative ceramic pots sophisticated glass pots or rustic planters. A common element to high quality white orchids is that they will have faux moss at the base of the plant, further enhancing how lifelike they look.

Pros

• Easy to decorate with
• Classic design and they suit just about every area

Large Boston Fern 

A faux fern is an excellent choice if you're looking for a hanging plant. The long flowing fronds give you not only some vertical height but also the lower fronds can hanging down over the pot or planter for a long, hanging greenery look.

If you've ever seen a genuine fern up close, you'll notice that its leaves are serrated, gradually getting smaller as you get closer to the end of the frond. You’ll also notice some brown twigs here and there, created by the old fronds as they die, making way for new ones. All the details are replicated in a faux one… plus, your synthetic fern won't shed or become brown around the edges, which is always a plus.

Artificial Large Boston Ferns can be placed in a woven basket or hanging rattan planter that makes installing them a breeze. The plant is surrounded by sprawling stems that protrude here and there. These stems make the fern look even more lifelike than it already does, making it a worthwhile investment.

Pros

• Fluffy, realistic-looking leaves
• Lined with sprawling, realistic-looking stems
• Ready for you to place in your favourite planter or hanging basket

Cons

• Needs to be sprayed with a UV protectant (from your local hardware store), if you want to keep it outdoors.

Dracaena Plant

An artificial dracaena plant is an evergreen, usually single-stemmed small treeknown for its elongated, variegated leaves that bow forward in every direction, creating rich green foliage that instantly brightens any space. These artificial dracaena plants are wonderful as pot plants, placed in planter boxes, tambour cupboards, in your home or office, and retail areas. You can purchase these faux trees in heights of between 39 centimetres and 1.6 metres tall - which height you choose really comes down to the space (both width and height) you have available. Additionally, one of the most fantastic features of these dracaena plants is that they are nearly natural or real-touch, so they don’t just look real, but they feel real too! Moreover, this artificial plant requires no maintenance. This means you will not need to water or trim the plant as it will look fresh daily.

Pros

• Great value
• Dense leaf clusters
• Nearly natural (real-touch)Cons
• Natural dracaena plants may not have this much foliage

How Do You Keep Your Fake Plants Clean?

Cleaning fake plants is simple. You only have to dust them every so often. If your duster is just dispersing the dust to the other leaves, you can use a little wet micro-fibre cloth to wipe clean your artificial plant's leaves.

How Do You Use Fake Plants to Decorate?

Don't know where to start with artificial plants? Rather than loading up on every artificial plant you can find, we suggest you get fewer plants and focus higher quality. If your budget allows, high quality and mixing trees, plants and flower arrangements can look outstanding!

Pro Tip: Odd numbers always look best. So if you’re using multiple varieties, go for odd numbers, if you’re using several plants, trees and flower arrangements, go for odd numbers. As bizarre as it sounds, using odd numbers of plants, flowers and trees makes it all look more lifelike and natural

Is it Possible to Set Up Fake Plants Outside?

Some fake plants can be used outside, while others cannot. Some artificial plants may fade if placed outside; this is why they are labelled as indoor-only. Double-check the maintenance instructions for your favourite faux find—they should state whether or not you can place the plant outside. For plants that are not uv resistant, you can always apply your own UV protectant spray, which you can find at your local hardware store. This allows you to pick any artificial plant you want and make it uv resistant as well.

Talk to a Faux Plant Expert

Our Artificial Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree is our top pick. It's a huge and striking replica of a difficult-to-grow plant. It has movable leaves and branches, so it should look more realistic than other, stiffer alternatives. The Nearly Natural Areca Palm Tree 1.9m is one such fantastic alternative, which is easy to set up and install making for a very natural looking space.

So, if you are in the market for artificial greenery, then consult a fake plant shop expert if you are unsure as to what artificial plant to choose for your space. They will listen and help you find exactly what will work for your bedroom or any other area you would like to decorate.

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