The green wall trend has exploded over the last few decades, and for a good reason. As urban spaces become tighter, and there’s not much space left for that traditional garden, vertical gardens or green walls are an excellent way to bring that lush green into your space without giving away precious real estate. Of course, technological advances have also made it increasingly easier to install them.

There’s no doubt about the many benefits of the green wall – anyone who has seen one will vouch for it! But anyone who has installed one and maintained it for a while will also tell you what an absolute feat it is! It only makes sense that people are slowly moving toward their artificial counterparts instead. If you’re on the fence about getting an artificial green wall or a real one, here are 7 points that’ll help you make that call with more certainty.

Why choose the artificial plant wall over the real one?

You can get more consistent aesthetics with an artificial plant wall

Aesthetics is almost 100% the reason for getting the plant wall – so it only makes sense that it plays the most important factor in your choice between a real and artificial plant wall. After all, the whole idea of the green wall is to infuse your space – indoor or outdoor – with some luscious, impactful greenery.

Here are a few of the options we have available, click or tap on any of these to see more options...

If we were discussing this point even a decade ago, an artificial garden wall would have no leg to stand on, for artificial plants just looked cheap and unacceptable back then. But thanks to the advances in material technology, you can now get ultra-lifelike fake plants that are almost indistinguishable from the real ones!

In fact, when it comes to aesthetics, artificial plant walls now have the upper hand. Unlike real plants, their appearance is not left at the mercy of the elements of nature and nurture. Any deviation from the favorable weather conditions or carelessness with maintenance can leave live plants dying or dead, killing the green wall's aesthetic.

That’s not at all the case with artificial green walls. Come rain, sunshine, or snow, they look their best year-round. No browning leaves, wilting flowers, or dying stalks – faux plants give you that consistent look you desire throughout their lives.

If aesthetics is your concern with green walls, as it should be, it’s a good idea to get only a premium and high-quality artificial green wall so you get the same look as a live plant wall. Low-quality ones can look just as tacky as those from two decades ago!

Artificial garden walls are a breeze to install

Let’s look at what it takes to install a live green wall first. To start off, you’ll need to install a framework to hold the plant containers. Next, you’ll need to build a drip irrigation network to water the plants continuously. Then, you’ll have to plant each plant individually in the containers along with its growing medium.

Even with hiring a professional plant wall contractor, the whole process of installing a live vertical wall is tedious, complicated, and time-consuming, to say the least.

Against this, installing an artificial garden wall is not just simpler and easier but also a lot quicker. Most of them come as 1mx1m panels with a pre-assembled plastic mesh backing that allows them to be attached to various surfaces like wood, concrete, metal, stone, and even wire fences. To fix them, you can use simple techniques like staples, heavy-duty double-sided tapes, or zip ties that are easily available in hardware stores. Plus, they come with A/B connectors, so you can clip several panels together to make an artificial plant screen of any size you want! Installing these panels requires no special expertise and can be done in all of one afternoon.

An artificial plant screen needs almost no maintenance

The problem with a live vertical garden is that even after the complicated installation, it demands a lot of effort when it comes to maintenance. The live plants ask for not just time and dedication but also a fair bit of gardening knowledge if they’re to survive!

Apart from rotating the growth medium every few months, you also need to prune the overgrown plants and replace the dead ones to maintain the desired aesthetic. It’s not just the plants; you also need to maintain the irrigation system and repair any blockages from time to time.

On the other hand, a faux garden wall comes with almost none of those maintenance hassles or green-thumb demands. They’re ultra-low-maintenance! To maintain your artificial plants, all you need to do is dust them clean every once in a while. Use a soft long duster or brush to dislodge the dust and mites. For more stubborn grime, simply wipe your plants with a damp cloth.

Artificial vertical gardens cost less than live ones

Cost can often be the deciding factor in decor decisions, especially when it’s as stark as in the case between artificial and real green walls.

As is evident from the elaborate installation process, live plant walls come at a huge one-time cost, to begin with. Not only must you pay for the materials- the plants, their growing medium, the irrigation system, the framework, etc., but you also need to pay for the services of an expert team. It doesn’t help that the maintenance costs also add up over time.

Considering the installation and maintenance expenses, artificial green walls cost a mere fraction of what live plant walls do. They come at a one-time cost only, with little to no maintenance expenses. Even if you opt for premium-quality artificial plants, you’ll still save huge sums against the live plant wall.

Artificial plant walls come with endless design possibilities

With artificial plants, the world is your oyster! Unlike real plants, you’re not bound by the limitations of climate and seasons on your green wall design.

You can make combinations of different flowers without worrying about a clash in their blooming seasons. If that’s the aesthetic you desire, then no worries about two plants that wouldn’t naturally grow in harmony with each other either! You can even go for plant varieties that require super-specific climate conditions to grow – conditions that your location wouldn’t support.

Whether you want your artificial plant screen made up of a mix of ferns, laurels, and boxwoods or simply a bed of alternating strips of white hydrangea flowers and variegated leaves, your design options with artificial green walls are limitless.

Artificial plant walls are more durable than live plant walls

As mentioned earlier, the durability of live garden walls depends on microclimate and maintenance. They’re also subject to the attack of bugs, insects, flies, and rats.

On the other hand, artificial plants are made of polyester or high-grade plastics like polyethylene that are incredibly durable and can last for years without any visible damage. In fact, many outdoor artificial plants also come coated with a UV-protection layer that increases their durability against constant sun exposure. Artificial green walls made with UV-protected plants are the way to go for any exterior vertical garden installation – whether it’s to cover up a fence, serve as a backdrop for events or become a highlight décor element at the entrance.

Artificial garden walls can be placed anywhere- indoors or outdoors

Green walls made of real plants need to be placed such that each plant gets adequate sunlight. This automatically makes it difficult to place green walls indoors unless there’s a massive skylight or glass façade that lets light in.

Outdoors too; you need to ensure that your green wall isn’t facing the sun directly to prevent the risk of them burning and drying up. The green wall’s placement should also ensure that its other practical needs, like watering, fertilizing and pruning, can be met smoothly, without making a mess.

Artificial green walls come with no placement restrictions and can be used as décor in any part of the building – indoors or outdoors. Use them to infuse a garden-like feel indoors in your lobby, living room, hallway, restaurant, bar, etc., without worrying about creating a mess. If you’re placing them outside, all you need to make sure is that the outdoor artificial plants are UV-protected.

Ultimately, choosing between a live vertical garden and an artificial one is a personal decision based on your preferences. What’s crucial is to be aware of and to weigh the pros and cons while making either choice.

Considering the many practical, monetary, and aesthetic factors, it’s pretty evident that an artificial garden wall is a better choice when compared to a live garden wall. We live in a busy world where finding the time and dedication to ensure your green wall stays healthy and green isn’t easy. Most of us wouldn’t want to or be able to do it.

The trend is picking up on the olive tree as the new-favorite décor element, and there’s a good chance you have your heart set on getting one yourself. Why shouldn’t you? After all, the olive tree is a gorgeous, elegant and eternal tree, great for adding that Mediterranean vibe to your space and a slower pace to your life. Plus, it’s a symbol of peace and tranquility, precisely because looking at it makes you feel so!

Houseplant trends are usually about people showing off their magical green thumb (think about the popular Monstera or the fiddle leaf fig). However, that isn’t the case with the olive tree at all; here, the trend is mainly about the faux olive tree instead! Olive trees are so notoriously difficult when it comes to growing indoors that even ardent plant lovers prefer to go the faux route with them.

If you’re looking to jump on this trend and get the perfect artificial olive tree to adorn your living room, bedroom, office, or any other space, this detailed guide is for you. We’ve put together the expert tips that’ll help you pick out a faux olive tree Australia that looks so indistinguishable from the real ones that even a close inspection won’t give it away!

Why get a faux olive tree, not the real one

If you’re not entirely convinced about taking the faux path with the olive tree, here are some reasons you might have overlooked.

Faux olive trees don’t need the intense care that real ones do

Olive trees need a lot of watering, but not too much, either! They grow best in well-drained soil, which means you need a planter large enough that its depth exceeds that of the tree roots by at least a few inches. Plus, they need plenty of sunlight – at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Chances are you’ll have to keep moving the plant to different locations in the house – maybe even outdoors – to ensure it gets adequate sunlight.

The artificial olive tree, like any other artificial plant, comes with no maintenance hassles. Apart from the occasional dusting, it asks for no attention at all

Real olive trees will outgrow the space in just a couple of years

Olive trees are hard to grow, but once they catch on, they grow so quickly that they’ll no longer fit in the space you’d set aside for them. Their roots also go deep, which means that beyond a point, they’ll need to be planted in the ground, outdoors. On the other hand, your faux olive tree will stay the same – pretty and charming – for several years to come.

Fake olive trees come with no risk of dying

Live olive trees are expensive. Tall, mature ones can cost as much as $300-$400! Apart from the initial cost of buying them, you also need to invest years of time and effort in growing them. You take a big risk with the live olive tree, especially considering the fact that it could easily get sick and die even after your best efforts to keep it alive and healthy. In contrast, faux olive trees never get sick or lose their leaves; they look great for years.

Many people are averse to the scent of olive trees

Olive trees can have an overpowering scent, especially when the flowers are in bloom during the spring season. Artificial olive trees come with no scents as well as no worries.

No fear of allergies

A live olive tree can be just as allergy-triggering as any other live tree around you, so if you’re prone to pollen allergies, it might be a wise idea to avoid getting one home. Faux is the way to go to beat those allergy risks.

Faux olive trees don’t create a mess like live ones do

Olive trees need regular watering, which can be a messy affair indoors. Plus, the trees shed leaves and fruits that can add to the cleaning hassles. The fake olive tree is an excellent option if you’re all about that ‘life with no mess.’

What to consider before buying an artificial olive tree?

Once you’ve decided to go ahead with the faux olive tree, it’s a good idea to consider the following:

Where you’ll be placing it

Buying the tree first and then finding the perfect spot for it can lead to a mismatched, chaotic placement that won’t get you the most of your lovely faux green. Considering the large variety of different shapes, sizes, and foliage densities available here at the Artificial Plant Shop, it’s instead a better idea to find the right space and then look for the perfect faux olive tree to fill it.

The height of the tree and your ceiling height

Artificial olive trees are available in heights up to 2.4m! It’s a good idea to leave about 30-60cm of clear space between the tree top and the ceiling because, without it, your low ceiling could feel even lower. Don’t forget to measure up your ceiling height before you make any buying decisions.

Consider the backdrop too

Unlike the artificial monstera or fiddle leaf fig tree that comes with huge, bold leaves, the olive tree has a dainty, delicate, and elegant aesthetic that’s best highlighted against neutral backdrops like whites, off-whites, beiges, and greys. Bright and bold contrasts will easily subdue their grace and charm.

Cost

When it comes to buying a faux olive tree, you get exactly what you pay for. While you’ll have no trouble finding one for under $100, there’s a good chance they’ll remind you of those tacky fakes from two decades ago that made you hesitant about considering faux plants at all in the first place! Premium artificial plants tend to be relatively expensive, but it is definitely worth considering especially if you want an ultra-lifelike faux olive tree Australia for that classy and sophisticated vibe you’re after. Compared to a real one… the costs end up being similar to a high quality faux.

How to pick the right faux olive tree?

With so many options out there, how do you make sure you pick the right faux olive tree to embellish your space? Here are some points that’ll help:

Make sure your faux tree looks real up close

Your motto with anything fake should be ‘if it’s not lifelike, then what’s the point?’ Make sure your artificial plants are as natural-looking as possible. At Artificial Plant Shop, that is a big tick… every plant we have is carefully crafted to be ultra lifelike.

If you plan to buy a fake olive tree, you must not compromise on quality. Good ones are almost indistinguishable from the real ones, even up close. The really good ones might even be real-touch, so they’re almost impossible to tell apart from the real ones!

Check the foliage

Real olive trees are never symmetrical, so your fake tree shouldn’t be either. Compare a photo of the faux tree you’re considering buying against that of a real one to make sure the foliage looks believable. ‘Perfect’ is never good here. You want trees that have branches of different lengths and imperfect angles.

Look for different shades of green in the leaves

It’s the colour variation that adds a lovely texture to the Olive Tree, so make sure your faux one has it too. Look for at least 3-4 different shades of green for realism.

Check if the bark looks real

One of the most convincing elements of any tremendous artificial tree is the bark. While many manufacturers will put in the effort to make the foliage look realistic, they fail when it comes to the bark, for it is indeed hard to emulate. But a premium faux olive tree in Australia will be so thought-out that it’ll use real, recycled bark! Yes, that’s the kind of ‘realistic’ you should be after. That is just the thing we specialise in.

Look at the leaf details

There are two things to check for while conducting your faux olive tree ‘fitness’ test when it comes to the leaves department. One, make sure that the leaves don’t look transparent and plastic-y, especially against sunlight. Even if the manufacturer touts the material to be UV-resistant, don’t stand for it. This plastic-y look simply screams fake.

Second, look at the vein patterns on the leaves. Are they simply printed on, or do they look etched with some relief texture that looks more real? Also, check to see if the leaves have veins even on the underside. Don’t hesitate to keep an eye out for details and be extremely picky when it comes to quality!

Don’t forget to check the fruits!

Fake olives are like the ‘cherry-on-top’ of your faux olive tree. If you’re getting a tree with its fruits, don’t forget to inspect the olives too, to make sure they look just like their real counterparts. Some variation in colour – some black, some green, and others with a mix of green and black (as if they’re mid-ripening!) means you’ve got the perfect fake!

How to make your faux olive tree look real?

So, you’ve done the first part right and got yourself the perfect fake olive tree. But the ‘is it real?’ game doesn’t end just there, for you don’t want to give your fake tree away just because you weren’t thoughtful about how you’d place it! Here are some tips to make sure your faux olive tree doesn’t look fake:

Styling

When you Olive Tree arrives, it will be tightly packed for safe transport, so you’ll need to unbox it and fluff out the leaves. Styling those leaves and leaf clusters will make all the difference in how lifelike your new tree looks.

Keep it dust free

The only trouble with fake plants is that they tend to attract dust when not cleaned over a period of time, and this can be a big giveaway. The solution is simple – wipe your olive tree leaves every few weeks to keep them dust free! You can even take your plant outside and wash it with a gentle spray of water for some thorough cleaning once every 6 months or so.

Place your faux olive tree in a large planter

Most artificial olive trees come with a tiny pot base which is sufficient to hold them in place, but it would be impossibly and unrealistically small for a ‘real’ olive tree! To keep the disguise strong, place your faux tree in a larger planter that goes with the overall décor of your space. Add height by stuffing the bottom with some wood or a brick or recycled Styrofoam chunks so that the base doesn’t get hidden within the planter.

Are you wondering what type of pot or planter to go for? Well, the sky’s the limit for your imagination here! If you’re fond of that Boho vibe and if it defines the rest of your décor, go for a woven rattan basket. If you’re in love with everything Mediterranean, consider a terracotta pot instead. For a chic, modern aesthetic, go for a stone look or concrete pot.

For a more realistic touch, you could also make your planter look aged by dabbing some brown/dark green paint on it. After all, if it were a real olive tree, the planter would have some dirt and moss on it, given the perpetual exposure to moisture, wouldn’t it?

Cover the base with artificial moss

One of the best ways to make your artificial plants look real is to mix in some natural elements. While the high-quality faux olive trees will come with a base that already looks realistic, you could also complement it with some faux moss. We have moss pads that work perfect for this.

If you’re using a larger planter, stuff it with crushed newspaper or recycled Styrofoam so that the tree base and the ring around it are on the same level. Then spread some soil over the base and add the preserved moss. You could also throw in a few pebbles or stones to make it look more interesting.

Keep your artificial plant in lighter areas

Your faux olive tree won’t be able to pass off as a real one if it’s ‘growing healthily’ in a dark corner of a room, will it? Everybody knows the olive tree needs plenty of natural light, so seeing your tree devoid of sunlight will only confirm ‘fake!’ to the suspecting visitors. To avoid that, place your artificial tree in the lighter areas of your home. Natural light will also enhance the aesthetics of your tree and its backdrop décor.

How to style your faux olive tree

While there is no amount of styling that will make a poor quality artificial tree look real, it is possible to make a high quality tree look fake with poor styling. Here are the pro-tips you need to know in order to have your faux Olive look just like the real thing...

Use our photos as a guide

The easiest thing to help you out when styling your tree is to use our product photos as a guide as to what it should look like when it's all set up. After all, we style each and every tree in our range when we take the photos so the quickest way to get your tree set up and look super natural is to replicate what we've done.

Replicate Nature

Nature tends to be uniform, but not too uniform. A little unique, but not too unique (by that we mean branches and leaf clusters going in different directions. What you're aiming for is replicating nature, think about how the branches grow and what a healthy Olive Tree looks like when it's healthy. We all know that a real tree has leaves that droop over when it doesn't get enough water, whereas a healthy younger tree has branches and shoots that are more vertical, spanning outwards and expanding into the big wide world. So when you're styling the branches, don't bend them too much or they'll look droopy. Don't space the branches and leaf clusters together too much or they will look clumpy. 

Rotate the Tree to find it's best angle

As our faux olive trees are made with real timber, the branches will slightly differ between every tree. Every tree will have a particular side that we all like best, so when you've completely styled your tree, spin it around and stand back to see if that's the right look for your space. Keep rotating the Olive Tree until you find the right angle.

Get the perfect lifelike faux olive tree…

An olive tree can do wonders to any modern, artistic, or even minimalistic décor, adding a warm and inviting vibe to your space. A high-quality ultra-lifelike faux olive tree will let you achieve all that and more without the many hassles of a live tree. So take these tips and jump on that olive tree décor trend- we promise- even the most discerning eye will find it hard to tell the difference!

The short answer is no; large artificial plants don’t look tacky. In fact, they’re one of the most convenient and aesthetically-pleasing décor elements available today!

There was a time when if you didn’t have a green thumb, you could just forget adding greens in your décor – especially the large ones - for they just weren’t cut out to look like their real counterparts. They looked nasty, cheap, and tacky. But thankfully, material technology has since evolved, and artificial plants have made a huge comeback – yes, even the large ones! 

There’s one caveat to using artificial plants, though – they shouldn’t look fake. As long as they’re as close to the real deal, they’re not tacky. But this line is thin, which is why it’s essential to make sure that you don’t compromise with cheaper, industrial-quality artificial plants. While you may still be able to turn a blind eye to a small artificial plant, with a large one, you need to be extra careful and picky.

Here are some expert tips and tricks to ensure your large artificial plants don’t look tacky:

Natural shape and styling

Styling your large artificial plants is crucial to making them look realistic. Ensure that they have a natural and asymmetric shape. If you’re going for palms, adjust the leaves so that they have a natural and graceful fall. It might be useful to keep a reference photo of a real plant handy while styling your plants.

Realistic base

It’s a good idea to ‘plant’ your large artificial plants in nice and big pots, not just for the aesthetic appeal, but also to make them look real. After all, the real plants wouldn’t be able to survive off of those tiny pots, right? Also, check the base of the plant – are the stems simply coming out of a base like they don’t need soil since they’re fake? Cover up the base with dirt and moss to make your large plant look realistic. Bonus points if your supplier has even thought of including some fake roots. Here are some of the most lifelike bases you'll find for each type of product.

Trees: Anything less than real timber trunks will be a dead give-away. This is why we use real recycled tree trunks in our trees. Our trees look like real trees because parts of them are real trees!
Palms: Palms are a unique category of tree and one that really needs a different type of base compared to most other types of trees. Bark/ husk at the base is exactly what you want to see here. A great example of this is our Raphis Palms.
Flower Arrangements: The high quality and most lifelike faux flower arrangements will have moss at the base. This not only can add a really stunning finish to the overall design, but can also act as a filler if you're using a glass vase. Nearly all of our flower arrangements feature high quality faux moss and when used in a glass vase, we wrap the moss around the inside of the vase, so you don't see all those ugly flower stems. 

Here are a few Hyper realistic bases.

Check out some of our products with amazing bases and styling that makes them look incredible natural. Click or tap your favourite category to see more...

Detailed leaves

If you’re going for large-leaved plants like the Monstera, Fiddle Leaf Fig or Rubber Tree, make sure that the detailing on the leaves is accurate, for they will be clearly visible. Look for the vein patterns – ensure that they’re not simply printed on but are embossed. Also, check the underside of the leaves, for, in large artificial plants, they’re just as visible as the top.

No tacky additions

Avoid unrealistic, unnecessary details like water droplets on the leaves – they’re passé and tacky and they scream fake.

Real trunk

Unfortunately, one of the biggest giveaways of artificial plants is their trunk. No matter the detailing on the leaves, if the trunk isn’t exactly like the real plant, your plant will look just nasty. To avoid this issue altogether, the premium artificial plants at Artificial Plant Shop come with real timber trunks.

No plastic-y look

Many large artificial plants, especially outdoor ones, are made with UV-resistant material to protect them from sun damage. While the protection is great, the issue with this material is that it looks too plastic-y, especially against the light. Instead, it’s better to buy plants made of high-grade polyester, latex or polyethylene, and apply a UV-resistant spray coat (easily available at the local hardware store) over it.

Ensure cleanliness

Artificial plants have one flaw- they tend to gather dust over time. Even with the most premium plants, a layer of dust on the leaves will give them away. Ensure you clean your fake plants plants every 2-3 weeks to keep them looking as natural as ever.

Premium large artificial plants might be expensive, but they’re worth it

When you’re buying artificial large plants, one huge defining factor for your choice might be the pricing. While several suppliers sell industrially-produced plants at a cheap price, do consider the element of tackiness. Is there a point in buying fake plants if they don’t look real?

Artificial plants made of the right material with accurate detailing, like those at Artificial Plant Shop, may be expensive for all the work that goes into making them. But do keep in mind - you get exactly what you pay for!

Looking to bring the garden-effect with some nice large, wild and dense greens in your living room, without having to worry about their care and maintenance? Large fake plants plants are here at your disposal! A corner filled with the lush green will not only give your living room that ‘wow’ aesthetic but also quickly become your de-stress zone. No need for that green thumb anymore.

Here are some large fake plants worth considering to brighten up your living room and give your décor game that much-deserved edge.

Bird of Paradise

The large-leaved Bird of Paradise is a tropical beauty that can add that splash of green and vividness to your living room. You also get artificial varieties with bright and vibrant flowers that can add a pop of colour. Place this lovely large plant next to your sofa or let it adorn any empty corner and watch how it takes over. We have a lovely range of Strelitzia's, some featuring beautiful flowers and some with only lush greenery.

Areca Palm

If you live in the cold climate but dream of the tropics all the time, the artificial Areca Palm tree might serve as the perfect consolation. Line up a bunch of pots along a wall or huddle them together and enjoy the flair of the delicate fronds arching ever-so-gracefully! No need to worry about maintaining that perfect temperature and humidity to keep your plant ‘alive’ either. Pro-tip... if you want a really lush and full look, consider grouping 3 different types of palm trees (or any varieties for that matter), at different heights. We recommend a tall, medium and small plant in matching pots. Placing them together makes them look as though they are a family of plants that belong together.

Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

For that statement-worthy effect, use the large, bold and beautiful leaves of the fake Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree. If you’re going with modern interiors for your living room, this large fake plant will serve as the perfect contrast by introducing that splash of colour and breaking hard lines. All our Fiddle Leaf Trees come with varying leaf colours for an ultra natural look. The trunks are real timber too! There are some artificial plants that are easier to clean than others... this is by far one of the easiest plants to keep clean. With those large leaves all it takes is a single wipe across each leaf and its job done. This is the ultimate in low maintenance.

Monstera Plant

The Monstera Plant comes with large, wide leaves with holes and splits that make it an instant eye-grabber and a worthy option for your living room décor. Place a fake Monstera by your sofa and watch how it transforms your living room. They also come in a range of sizes ranging from the small 60cm versions to the tall 1.8m. Monstera are sometimes referred to as a split-leaf philo as well.

Yucca Tree

If you’re more about a unique and exotic desert vibe instead, consider the artificial Yucca tree. The long and sharp, sword-shaped, spiky leaves give it a striking and handsome appearance that will complement your minimalistic décor theme beautifully.

Banana Tree

If you think that palms and bamboos are overdone, but you still want to infuse that tropical vibe into your living room, consider the Banana tree. Its picture-perfect look with the large-broad leaves will do all the talking for you. Did you know that a Banana tree symbolises fertility and prosperity in some tropical cultures?

Eucalyptus Tree

The Eucalyptus tree has become increasingly popular in Boho-themed and artisan décor for its silver dollar leaves as well as the dainty features and slender branches. If you’re all about keeping up with these trends but don’t have the energy to maintain a live one, just get yourself a pot of fake Eucalyptus tree and enjoy its lovely effect on your living room.

Olive Trees

Faux Olive trees have become recently popular for their trendy look and that little Italian charm that can be oh-so-attractive in any living room décor. Olive trees also come as symbols of peace, wisdom and abundance that can add to their effect and make them a worthy décor choice. Our Olive Trees come with real timber trunks so they look just like the real deal! All the natural look and feel of real timber with ultra lifelike leaves and olives.

Never compromise on the quality in your large fake plants…

There’s no doubt that decorating your living room with large fake plants is an excellent idea. However, the task can be a tricky one because of how especially crucial quality and likeness with real plants is when it comes to large plants. While the large leaves can look bold, beautiful and attractive, the cheap fakes look just as tacky and unsightly.

If you’re going with large fake plants, make sure you’re going with premium quality and natural-looking ones. Pay close attention to the detailing so that even a second or third look still doesn’t give away your faux beauties!

The verdict is out on artificial plants – they’re not just acceptable, but also the preferred choice for home décor today. It makes sense, given how anyone can make the most of that indoor-plant aesthetic without the hassles of maintaining live plants. It only helps that you can now get ultra-lifelike fake plants too!

One of the biggest advantages of opting for fake plants is that you can use them to decorate your home as you wish. No worries about corners with no sunlight, no concerns about messing up that fancy carpet in your living room or the side of your bed or your bathroom counter. Place artificial plants with pots to enhance any décor theme the way you envision it with none of those maintenance hassles that live plants come with. Here are 11 places in your home that are best-suited for your beloved fakes.

Living room centre

Artificial potted plants make for excellent centrepiece décor elements to liven up the living room and make it more interesting. Whether you’re opting for a minimalistic, modern theme, or a dreamy Boho theme, you can bank on a fake plant to be that central piece of attraction that brings all the other décor elements together.

Consider a pot of beautiful fake flower arrangements like Lavenders or Orchids for that floral flair. If flowers are not your thing, try a Cane or Eucalyptus plant instead. For a dramatic effect, consider a pot of fake Pampas Grass or even fake cactus! For something completely unique, place a pot of mixed fake succulents on your coffee table and watch it turn around your décor game.

Your living room's artificial plant decor doesn’t have to be limited to the coffee table though. You can also use your faux beauties to create a dramatic impact by grouping them together in different sized pots in the corner of your living room. Mix up a few palms with a Bird of Paradise, a couple of snake plants and Monstera, and see how they transform your living room into a relaxing, lush and inviting tropical haven.

If you’re fond of smaller, more adorable fakes instead, use them as accents on the side tables or bookshelves. Some potted artificial cacti or even an Agave Bush plant can provide just the minimalistic magic you’re after!

Front Door Entrance

What’s better than some beautiful greens welcoming you into your humble abode? Fake greens that need no care and maintenance! A nice large potted artificial tree like Fiddle Leaf Fig, Areca Palm or Ficus would be a wonderful way to lift your spirits every time you come home, wouldn’t it? You could also consider artificial topiaries in shapes of your choice – box, square, ball, double-ball, spiral, and more. For a wilder splash of green at your front door entrance, place a bunch of potted artificial bamboo along your entrance wall.

Bedside Table

Your bed is that quiet, tranquil, private zone meant for rest and relaxation, and there’s nothing like an artificial plant to stay by its side. A pot of fake pink or white Magnolias is the perfect way to adorn any bedside table and add warmth and coziness to your bedroom. White or yellow Orchids may also add that charming vibe you might be seeking. For a pop of color, consider red or blue Hydrangeas in a pot instead!

If you’re in the mood for some experimenting, explore other options like artificial potted ferns, lavenders, or even a small fake bonsai tree to add a touch of Zen to your bedroom! You could also place a small pot of trailing boxwoods, or wandering jew on the edge of your bedside table to bring in a sense of softness and serenity to your sleeping zone.

Bathroom Vanity

Bathroom décor can never be overrated, so never overlook it! In fact, adding even a few artificial plants with pots can do wonders and enhance those crucial minutes you spend in there every day. Place a pot of fake geraniums or a peace lily on your bathroom vanity to add a relaxing vibe to your everyday routine.

If you want to go overboard with your bathroom plant decor, why not convert it into a stress-busting luxury oasis with a spa-like atmosphere! Hang planters or wall-mounted pots with artificial plants like ivy and ferns to create a soothing plant wall. Create a mini indoor garden by grouping several small artificial potted plants together on a shelf, or go all-out with one massive, giant artificial tree like a banana or rubber tree in a stylish pot next to the bathtub.

Window Sill

The window sill is a great place to host a pot of artificial hanging plant to let the trailing stems cascade off the height. For a bigger effect, you could also hang your pots from the ceiling near a window and let the hanging stems sway with the breeze.

Boxwood wine, Wandering Jew, Pothos Ivy and Zebra Bush are some of the best examples of artificial plants with pots for that hanging plant effect.

Balcony

If your balcony is your chill hangout nook where you love drinking your morning coffee or spending your lazy Sunday afternoons in, it might be worth adding some décor to liven it up. Just a few pots of artificial plants would do the magic! 

Consider a bunch of fake Calatheas, Dracaenas, Cane Plants or Boston Ferns. You could also throw in a large artificial plant like a Monstera or Fiddle Leaf Fig, and hang a couple of pots of Hanging Boxwood for a wilder effect. Put up a couple of bean bags or rattan lean-back chairs with a small coffee table, and you’ll have your outdoor haven ready in no time!

Kitchen

They say, the kitchen is the heart of the home, so why not place some artificial potted plants there to add a touch of warmth and homeliness to it? A pot of beautiful artificial orchids on the counter perhaps? Or maybe a few fake succulents to adorn the kitchen window sill.
If you’re not fond of the idea of sacrificing valuable counter space, you could also hang a few pots of faux hanging plants like pothos or ivy above your sink or island, or place them on top of your cabinets to let their stems trail down for a dreamy effect.

Dining Area

Artificial plants with pots can also be the perfect addition to enhance the elegance of your dining room’s decor. A potted artificial tree like an olive tree or a fiddle leaf fig can be the much-needed statement piece that adds a focal point in the room. But if you’d rather leave the focus on the dining table instead, place small potted artificial plants like an orchid plant, hydrangeas or some mixed succulents to bring in some nature without creating too much of a dramatic effect!

Home Office

Ever since WFH became a thing, we’ve been looking for ways to improve and decorate our home office for increased productivity and reduced stress. One great way to do this is to bring in some artificial plants with pots. Place them in the corner, on desks and bookshelves, or hang them - there’s plenty of different ways to add that splash of green without the worry of maintenance!

Choose a tall, slim plant like a snake plant or a bird of paradise to place in the corner and balance the visual weight of your desk and bookshelves. For your desk, the smaller, more minimalistic potted plants like succulents, or even a baby Yucca plant might be more apt. You could also place a pot of artificial boxwood or pothos on the window sill and let the branches trail down. Whenever your eyes need a break from the screen, simply look around at all your faux greens for some instant stress busting!

Hallways and Corridors

Corridors can often feel like dull and boring parts of a home, but placing a few artificial plants in pots is one sure-fire way to brighten them up! Place tall potted plants like artificial palm trees, bamboo or ficus in the empty corners to add some height and visual interest so that these overlooked, forgotten corners start to bloom with life instead

Another awesome idea is to line your hallway with a series of smaller potted plants, or hang trailing plants from the railing or banister so your dead corridor becomes a dynamic, inviting pathway! If the corridor has architectural features such as alcoves, niches or ledges, you can also adorn them with some small artificial potted plants for a subtle touch of green.

Outdoor Spaces

Why leave out your outdoor living spaces - patios, decks, porches and pool areas when potted artificial plants can turn around their vibe too! You can place large artificial plants like topiaries and palms around outdoor seating areas to create a cozy and private atmosphere. A series of potted artificial bamboo can also create a privacy screen to protect you from those prying, nosy neighbours!

To add a whimsical and eclectic touch, consider mixing up different plant types and pot styles - a large Fiddle Leaf Fig with some snake plants, Calatheas and Dracaenas. For a minimalist look, go for giant cacti and grasses instead. And if you’re crazy about that curb appeal, a large artificial potted palm or an arrangement of bright and colourful faux flowering plants like geraniums or hydrangeas will do the job well! 

Get ultra-lifelike artificial plants with pots

Artificial potted plants can add that wild or subtle splash of green to your home, wherever you place them. They have the power to brighten up and liven up any decor and give it that facelift it may need. And the biggest advantage is that you don’t need to worry about where you place them! No need to worry about sunlight and watering, or how they’ll grow and the mess they’ll create. Artificial plants with pots will enhance your living spaces without dumping a bunch of hassles on you.

However, when it comes to artificial plants, there’s one caveat if you want to maintain that element of class and elegance - make sure your fakes look just like the real ones! Whatever the kind of fake-plant decor you go for, wherever you place your artificial potted plants, just remember the key is to go for high-quality, ultra-lifelike artificials. Otherwise, what’s the point? 

Everyone’s going crazy about artificial plants; why shouldn’t they? After all, now you get perfect replicas of the real ones, so those who can’t manage real plants can still add that lovely touch of green to their décor. No, it’s not a cardinal sin to use artificial plants to decorate your home anymore!

Buying fake plants can get confusing, considering the thousands of options available today. But whether you’re buying Ikea artificial plants or faux plants of any other kind, the buying rules remain the same – what’s the point of fake plants that don’t ‘look’ real? Here are points to help you pick the most beautiful, realistic, life-like – the best artificial plants there are out in the market.

Check out the shape of the faux plant

Real plants have an organic, asymmetric shape – right? So why should your artificial plants be otherwise? While buying your faux greens, keep images of their real counterparts handy to compare the shape and ensure that you’re getting the real deal.

Look for realistic detailing on the leaves

‘God is in the details’ – this couldn’t be truer than for artificial plants! Pay close attention to the details on the leaves – are there vein patterns that look realistic? Are the patterns different in each leaf? Look at the underside of the leaves – can you see the vein patterns there as well?

Look for varying shades in the leaves

Reject fake plants that come in a single or just two shades of green – they scream ‘fake’ and are responsible for that ‘cardinal sin’ everyone keeps relating fake plants with! Look for multiple color variations in the leaves – darker tones in the bigger, ‘older’ ones and lighter shades in the ‘fresh’ ones.

Ensure ease of cleaning

Cleaning faux plants every couple of weeks or so is all the maintenance they need. This not only ensures the durability of your plant, but also makes it look real and keeps bugs and pests away. It’s always a good idea to go for plastic or polyurethane artificial plants rather than those made of fabrics like silk.

You can simply keep your plastic plant under running water to get rid of the dust and dirt. Most silk fabrics are delicate and would be ruined by water. They can only be dry cleaned and would require complicated cleaning strategies to get the stubborn dirt out.

Pick plants anchored in natural elements

For a more realistic touch, look for Ikea artificial plants or other faux plants that have real-life dirt, sand, rocks or even fake moss at their base. This adds an organic texture to your plants and is an easy way to trick someone into believing they’re real.

Look for realistic trunks, buds, flowers

Don’t stop at the detailing of the leaves! Look for other parts of your faux plant too – is the trunk believable? Did you know that you get faux plants made of real timber? Also, look at the buds, flowers and even the fruits – is there a variation in their size and color? Do they look as close to the real ones as possible?

Go for real-touch fakes

If you want to take your fake-plants game a notch higher, go for real-touch fakes! These are premium artificial plants that feel just like real plants. There’s absolutely no way to discern the fakes from the real ones!

Don’t compromise on quality

Whether you’re picking out Ikea artificial plants or others – here’s a solid piece of advice: don’t give up quality for the price! Cheap, unrealistic fake plants just look tacky and add no value to your décor. If you’re going to be replacing real plants, you better make sure they’re only with premium artificial plants!

Styling is key when it comes to Target artificial plants or any fake plants for that matter. It can make or break your décor game altogether. The realistic detailing and ultra-lifelike appearance of your fake plants isn’t always enough – you also need to style them the right way for them to look real and believable.

And let’s not forget – styling fake plants can be a lot of fun!

Here are 5 fun and creative ways to style your Target artificial plants and if you want to take your décor game up a notch (or two), we’ve got some more lifelike alternatives!

Make a plant corner

Now that you don’t have much to worry about watering and fertilizing and shedding those sweat and tears keeping your greens alive, what’s stopping you from going wild with them! From anywhere between an indoor garden and a forest, you can use a bunch of faux greens to bring any dead corner of your home to life.

Mix it up with large fake plants like the Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree, Monstera, Dracaena, Olive Tree and smaller ones like Flax Leaf, Cane Plant, Taro Plant, Snake Plant etc. Place them in pots and planters of different heights to layer the green.

Hang them from the ceiling

Whether you lack floor space for the potted plants or you like the cascading fall of the greens, hanging artificial plants is one sure shot styling winner. Unlike with real plants, no need to worry about inaccessible heights for watering either!

If you’re not satisfied with the variety in Target artificial plants, head over to Artificial Plant Shop! We’ve got tons of variety in hanging plants from Geraniums to Hanging Ferns, Pearls to Peperoni, Boxwood to Pothos and Wandering Jew, and many more! You can hang them from beautiful pots or rattan baskets, or even simply let them drop from a high ledge for that dreamy, flowy effect.

Create a vertical garden

One way to scream ‘green’ with your fake plants and add that ‘wow’ factor to your decor is with a vertical garden. Make this green wall with artificial Ivy, Ferns, Laurel Leaf, Willow, Boxwood and others hung on a flexible trellis for easy installation. Your vertical garden can serve as an accent piece in your décor whether it’s in your living room, kitchen, entrance or even your office.

Place them in rattan basket planters

Rattan baskets beautifully complement fake plants, especially large artificial plants, adding an outdoorsy touch to your décor. They’re also super easy to style – simply place your plant inside them, stuff the remaining space with crushed newspaper and top with coconut husk, dirt and moss for a realistic effect!

If you’re all about that warm, tropical beach vacation vibe, why not bring some of it home too? A few artificial palm trees are perfect to create that exotic magic, without having to wait for the right climate.

Place a couple of Travellers Palm together, scatter around a few Areca or Ralphis Palm, or even use the flair ofartificial palm as a centerpiece.

Get the most out of your Target artificial plants…

Styling can make a huge difference to how beautiful and realistic your Target artificial plants look. While you can achieve some decent décor even with the cheaper, low quality fakes, for that ultimate ‘wow’ factor, go for high-quality, premium artificial plants!

Thankfully, the world has moved on from those old, dark days when artificial plants weren’t acceptable décor. Their stigma was largely because of their subpar quality; fake plants mostly looked unnatural and plastic back then.

Today, with the wide variety of high-quality, premium fake plants available, you’re sure to find some to fulfill every décor vision you can come up with for your home, office or commercial space. These modern iterations are meticulously crafted to imitate their live counterparts, using materials like high-grade polyester, latex and high-quality plastic or polyethylene to create realistic, touchable foliage.

Whether you’re looking to go wild with the green touch, or add some subtle hints of color, we’ve collected all the different types of artificial potted plants you can find in the market today. This wide selection can cater to an extensive range of aesthetics, whether you prefer a tropical paradise, a desert oasis, or a lush forest vibe. Also included are some pro tips and expert advice on where to use which type of artificial pot plants to liven up your décor and give you that cohesive, balanced look in your space.

Large artificial potted plants

Live large plants are a pain to maintain – either they can’t stay alive long enough, or they become a mess with the overgrowth, wilting leaves and whatnot. They require regular watering, the appropriate amount of sunlight, and the right temperature conditions, and even then, things can easily go wrong. Good luck finding the right balance. 

Fortunately, there’s no such issue with the large artificial plants. They remain lush and green all year round, without the need for any attention. The large green leaves are perfect to add that splash of green to any dead corner or a blank wall, filling in empty spaces, and adding depth and interest to your interiors. They’re also great as centerpiece décor elements and look lovely in entrance ways, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere for guests.

Make sure you have enough room though! Large artificial plants can be as big as 1.5-2m and demand a fair bit of space. They need space to spread out and show off their full splendor, so they’re ideal for larger rooms or open floor plans. Monstera, rubber plant, bird of paradise, dracaena corn plant are some of the best large artificial pot plants available. Each of these species has its unique features, from the glossy, split leaves of the Monstera to the dense, dramatic foliage of the dracaena. So, you have more than enough choice to find a plant that complements your interior style.

Potted fake trees

Who said you can’t have fake trees as décor pieces too? As wild as it sounds, potted artificial trees, especially those that come with stunning details, are excellent additions to any interior. They can transform any space, adding height and visual interest by creating a focal point in a room.

Plus, you don’t need to worry about the real tree problems like watering, fertilizing, trimming and repotting when they outgrow the pot. Artificial trees maintain their perfect size and shape for years to come, remaining a constant in your ever-evolving decor. Did you know that some potted artificial trees come with real timber barks to add that realistic touch? With such remarkable detailing, these ultra lifelike artificial trees become even more appealing alternatives to their real counterparts.

Some of the most popular potted artificial trees include the Fiddle Leaf Fig, Olive, Eucalyptus, Banana, Ficus and Magnolia. With each of these, you can bring in a different vibe into your space, from the Mediterranean feel of an artificial Olive tree to the tropical ambiance of a Banana tree, opening up a world of possibilities to enhance your decor game.

Small artificial potted plants

When you don’t have the space for a large-plant-roommate, or if you’re more of the subtle-green-touches kind of person, small artificial potted plants make an excellent décor asset. They’re just the perfect size to squeeze into those small nooks and crannies, adding life to spaces that might otherwise be overlooked. These plants look great on the window sill, on the kitchen counter, or even on your work desk, injecting a bit of nature into your daily routine. 

You can even arrange a couple or more small artificial plants in planters of varying heights. This will create a layered look, adding depth and visual interest to your decor. Think about how splendid a bunch of Baby Yucca, or a small Draceana would look in the corner. Picture the vibrant green leaves contrasting against a white wall, instantly elevating the aesthetic of the space. Some other lovely examples include Cane, Flax Leaf, Hosta, Agave and Calathea - all boasting unique, eye-catching leaves.

Potted artificial flowering plants

Florals have a way of adding charm and color to the vibe of a space. They can soften a room, create a cheerful ambiance, and also provide that focal point that uplifts your decor instantly. If you’re fond of them, why not include some even in your artificial potted plants? There’s something truly delightful about the burst of color that flowers bring to a space, and with these artificial alternatives, you can enjoy that beauty without having to worry about flowers wilting or dropping petals.

Flowering plants like the Spatiphyllum Lily or even a Rose or Cherry Blossom tree can serve as the highlights of your living room or office décor. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of romance or elegance, these fake beauties will do that year round, without demanding any maintenance. 

Potted Fake Hanging Plants

Pots don’t always have to be placed on the floor – in fact, where you don’t have the space, or when you’d like a different styling for your artificial pot plants, a good alternative is to simply hang them. Hanging plants can draw the eye upwards, making a room feel taller and more spacious. 

It’s a good choice to hang plants that overflow the pot and fall down from it to create that cascading effect. This mimics the natural growth pattern of these plants, creating an appealing and realistic look.

Boxwood, Wandering Jew, Geraniums, Ivy, Peperoni Bush, Zebra Bush and Pothos are some of the most common examples of artificial hanging plants. Hang them from the ceiling or window sill or place them on a high ledge to allow their foliage to fall down and create that breezy green effect.

Potted fake ferns

If you’re going for that bushy, wild effect from your fake plant, without having to sacrifice a lot of space, consider potted ferns. Ferns, with their intricate leaves and robust appearance, evoke a sense of nature’s grandeur, adding a lively touch to your interiors.

Depending on the shape you like, you can go for anything from the Boston Fern to the Mountain Fern and River Fern. Each of these comes with its own distinct features, so you’re sure to find one that suits your style and space best. Potted ferns also look great when hung to allow those leaves to fall like a curtain, creating a soothing, nature-inspired backdrop for any room.

Potted Artificial Succulents & Cacti

Succulents such as cacti are ideal when you want to add that minimal touch of green and a desert-like effect to your décor. They come with a unique sculptural beauty and texture that can provide a striking contrast to softer, leafy plants. Plus, they’re cute and friendly, and look stunning on the work desk, window sill or even hung on the wall. What’s more, their small size allows them to fit into any corner, adding a touch of life to even the most unexpected spots. When they’re fake, no need to worry about maintaining them with their specific weather condition requirements either! 

Go all out with different shapes of cacti or a pot of mixed succulents of different kinds. You could even consider creating a miniature succulent garden as a fun, creative project. To add to the aesthetic appeal of these artificial plants, it might be well worth it to experiment with different pots made of cement, terracotta, paper, ceramics, clamshell and more. 

Potted artificial topiaries

For that touch of elegance and sophistication in your home, office or retail space, consider artificial potted topiaries. These pristinely shaped plants are a classic element of formal garden design, and are great for bringing a sense of order and elegance to any space. If you go for the premium topiaries like those at Artificial Plant Shop, nobody will be able to tell them apart from the real ones – what with the real timber trunks and the accurate detailing of the plant. Imagine your topiaries never going out of shape; imagine never having to trim those overgrowths ever!

Topiaries come in a wide variety of shapes like round, spiral, box, pyramid, tower and many others. They can be made of different plants like Rose, Boxwood, Laurel, Sweet Bay, Rosemary and Wisteria amongst others.

Potted fake grasses

There’s something about grasses that makes you feel like you’re out there in the natural wilderness, isn’t there? The way they sway gently in the breeze, their soft texture, their freshness, and their natural color can bring a touch of wild beauty to a space.

If your décor is otherwise simple and minimal, try adding a pot or two of artificial grass like the Horsetail Reed, Pampas or Astilbe grass, and see how much flair they create. These grasses can add texture and variety to your decor by breaking up the monotony of too-sleek or minimalist design. For more defined leaves, you can also consider the artificial Mother-in-law Tongue which looks splendid against a blank wall with its striking contrast and unique aesthetic. 

If you’re looking to create a highlight element instead, here’s another idea – make a vertical garden with a trellis supporting a bunch of different grasses. Now that’s one way to completely turn around your décor game, a creative twist on traditional indoor gardening!

Potted artificial orchids

Who doesn’t like orchids? Their graceful, exotic flowers are a delight to behold, as they come with that touch of tropical luxury, elegance and sophistication. Even when they’re artificial, if they’re well-made with accurate detailing, there’s not a chance anyone wouldn’t like them. An artificial potted orchid is an excellent décor addition to any space – whether it’s your living room, office, kitchen, bedroom, or even the bathroom! The delicate flowers and buds are sure to cheer anyone who lays their eyes on them.

Artificial orchids are available in a number of colors – white, pink, purple, fuschia, yellow and burgundy. So, you have plenty of choices to work with to go along with the rest of your interior décor and create a vibrant, eclectic look.

Potted fake bamboo

While they’re technically grass, bamboos look more like thin, tall trees bunched up together to occupy some space of their own. And they’re sure to make your décor stand out from the rest! With their sleek, vertical growth habit and vibrant green color, they can add an exotic vibe anywhere they’re placed. Bamboo not only adds that Asian touch to any décor, it’s also an excellent way to add privacy to a space or demarcate it from the rest. This way it serves not only aesthetic, but also functional purposes.

Potted artificial bamboo trees come in a variety of types, sizes, shapes, and colors. Especially if you’re looking at Artificial Plant Shop, you’ll be spoilt for choice given the extensive range available. Whether you want a single, tall bamboo plant as a statement piece, or a cluster of smaller plants for a full, lush look, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.

Artificial potted plants are better than real plants!

Why go through all the headache of maintaining real plants when you have the aesthetic luxury of artificial potted plants! The watering, fertilizing, pruning, repotting - all these chores can be a thing of the past when you opt for artificial plants. Faux plants won’t die on you or lose their leaves in winter; they stay the same - beautiful, vibrant and full of life, all year round. With artificial potted plants, you can enjoy the beauty of nature in your home without any of the hassle, freeing up your time and energy to focus on the things that truly matter.

Especially with the ultra-lifelike quality and the immense variety available, you’ll definitely find ones that not only fit well in your décor, but will take it up a notch or two. You can find everything from tiny, potted succulents perfect for adorning your desk to towering faux trees that bring drama and vertical interest to a room. Whether you love the lush, tropical ferns and orchids, the elegant formality of topiaries, the wild natural look of grasses, or the minimalist, sculptural beauty of cacti and bamboo, there’s a faux plant out there that perfectly fits every aesthetic.

There’s no denying the appeal and the many advantages of artificial potted plants. With their lifelike beauty, vast variety, easy maintenance, and long-lasting charm, they’re just the perfect solution for adding a touch of nature to your space. Whether you’re decorating a home, an office, or a commercial establishment, consider potted artificial plants. They’re not just a simple decor choice, but also a testament to modern design sensibilities that blend style, practicality, and sustainability. So, what are you waiting for? Take these ideas and go exploring the world of artificial plants.

The short answer is yes, eucalyptus spray will help keep your artificial plants bug-free. Eucalyptus oil works as a natural bug repellent – its strong scent keeps different kinds of pests such as aphids, white flies, mites, roaches, spiders, mosquitoes and others away so that you can enjoy the many benefits of your fake plants.

Why are bugs attracted to my fake plants?

We’re all aware that live plants attract bugs because of their moisture and scents. If they have flowers, bugs may also find their nectar endearing. Bugs might be one of the primary reasons you may have opted out of live house plants, of course – apart from the fact that they can also be quite a task to maintain and take care of.

There’s many reasons to go for fake plants for your home decor. One of them is that they don’t have a scent and they aren’t moist. This means that they don’t become bug infested like real plants do.

However, while they don’t actively attract them, fake plants do often become home to a number of different bugs. Bugs love to hide in the nooks and crannies and folds of the leaves where they find the darkness that matches their souls. Just like they make their way underneath your desk or behind the doorframes, these little critters find their way into fake plants too. This is especially the case when your artificial plants become dusty and dirty.

How does Eucalyptus spray keep bugs away from my fake plants?

Eucalyptus spray is a natural solution to bugs in plants – whether they’re live or artificial plants. Unlike chemical sprays, it’s completely organic and doesn’t come with any health hazards or pose any risk to you, your family or pets.

Eucalyptus oil contains certain organic compounds that hinder the sensing abilities of insects like mosquitoes. This makes it harder for them to locate their target and therefore keeps them at bay. Its sharp, pungent, powerful smell also repels other bugs that come near it.

How to make Eucalyptus spray to keep my plants bug-free?

Making a spray with eucalyptus oil is no rocket-science. All you need to do is to dilute ¼ teaspoon of eucalyptus oil in a cup of water in a spray bottle. Simply spray some of this diluted mix on the plants where you see bugs. Do this once every 3-5 days.

Because the oil doesn’t mix with water, it’s important that you shake the spray bottle before application. You can also add a teaspoon of aloe vera if you’d like – it works a natural emulsifier to keep the two liquids together.

Are there other methods to keep bugs off my fake plants?

If eucalyptus oil is not your thing – if the smell repels you as much as it does the bugs – then you might want to explore other options to keep bugs off your artificial plants such as:

Sticky traps

These are glue-based traps meant to catch and immobilise pests. Hang them on your plant or lay them flat at the base to catch any bugs like flies, mosquitoes and aphids that might come near your beloved greens.

Soil Toppers

Insects live not only in the leaves of your fake plant, but also in the soil you use in the base. Top your soil with ground cinnamon or spray some 3% hydrogen peroxide solution to keep bugs away.

Bug-repelling herbs

A few sprigs of rosemary, basil, peppermint or lavender kept around your artificial plants could do them good by driving the bugs away. You could also crush some leaves and sprinkle them at the base of your plants.

Other DIY sprays

Homemade oil mixes like citronella in witch hazel or lavender oil in witch hazel (1:10 ratio) can also deter bugs from invading your fake plants, just like the eucalyptus spray.

Tips to prevent bugs from infesting your artificial plants

Prevention is always better than cure. Instead of having to drive the bugs away, here are some tips with which you won’t give them a chance to infest your fake plants in the first place.

Choose the right kind of artificial plants

Did you know that your choice of fake plants can really affect how much they attract bugs? It makes sense – after all the material that they’re made of defines how easy it is to clean them.

Fake plants and flowers made of fabrics such as silk not only attract dust more easily, but they’re also a pain to clean. Plus, they’re less durable, so cleaning them too frequently will also wear them out quickly.

High-grade plastic plants, on the other hand, are a better choice when it comes to cleaning and bug-prevention. They attract less dust to begin with and are generally more durable than fabric plants.

Keep your fake plants clean

With fake plants, it all comes down to cleanliness. There’s not a whole lot of maintenance headache when it comes to artificial plants, but they do tend to gather dust, and need to be cleaned every couple of weeks or so. When dust gathers, your lovely greens become home to annoying pests.

How to clean your artificial plants

Dry cleaning

Cleaning your faux plants or flowers with a dry duster made of microfibre or feather or a dry towel should suffice in most cases. You could also use a hair dryer or vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust.

If your plants are made of delicate silk, dry-cleaning might be the only way to keep them clean as liquids might make the dyes run and ruin them. But if dusting isn’t enough, you could also use a dry-cleaning solution of salt or cornmeal to get the stubborn dirt off.

Wet cleaning

It’s a good idea to deep clean your fake plants with water twice or thrice every year. Simply wash your plastic plants under running water or swish them in a container with water and dry them in the sun. If water alone isn’t successful in pulling out the dust particles, add a mild dishwashing soap in warm water. You could also spray a mix of vinegar and water in 1:1 proportion on the plant to help loosen out the dirt.

Don’t overuse the Eucalyptus spray on fake plants

Eucalyptus oil is an effective natural solution to bugs in fake plants, but…

Whether your artificial plants are made of silk or polyester, latex or high-grade plastic, do keep in mind that eucalyptus oil – or any essential oil for that matter – will wear them down over a period of time.

It’s best to keep their usage limited, perhaps to the rainy season, or when the bugs bother you more than normal. These oils are extremely potent, so always use them in diluted form and in little quantity. A couple of pumps should do it, no need to bathe your plants in them!

Not sure about how to care for your artificial plants? Don’t know what kind of artificial plants are most resistant to bugs? Need advice on cleaning your faux plants? Reach out to us and our real fake-plant experts will be happy to help you!

Flowers have a way of adding an uplifting, light and bright mood to any space. Whether you’re going for a bold, dashing, statement-worthy effect, or just some subtle and delicate botanical accents, you can trust floral interiors for that touch of class and style.

But we’ve all dealt with real flowers, and we know how they wither and wilt in no time. When it comes to using florals to decorate your home, it’s always a good idea to consider faux flowers instead. Don’t worry – nowadays, you get ultra-lifelike faux flowers too!

Yes, they look just like the real ones, indeed.

Create your flower arrangement - bundle them up or use them single – and once you’ve set up your floral décor piece, you can keep it as is for months to years!

We’ve put together a bunch of different ways to style artificial flowers for your home décor. Try them out yourself and see how much life and joy they’ll bring to your home.

1. In a tall pot brimming with life and colour

Here’s one way to start off with full bloom and a bold style statement to express yourself. Assemble a bunch of artificial plants and flowers in a tall pot placed at your home’s entrance.

Select a few trailing artificial garlands of Ivy, Vine Leaf, Peperoni, Staghorn, or Senecio, and crowd up a bunch of Boston Ferns, green grasses, maybe even some Astible grasses. Then add a few colourful floral highlights with faux Primrose, Portulaca or Geraniums of different colours – peach, red, yellow, magenta and lilac.

Go wild here! This tall pot is sure to ooze life into you every time you enter your home, and leave visitors with an unforgettable impression.

2. Place flower bunches in vases to create an attractive centrepiece

Candles are an excellent way to create a lovely, romantic ambiance to unwind in at the end of the day. When complimented with the right floral arrangement, you’ll be taking it one step further! Go all out with flower arrangements of artificial roses and peonies of different colors in beautiful vases. When it’s time for a special occasion, light up the candles to bring your centrepiece to life!

On the other hand, if you’re better off without that blast of colour, go for a wild bunch of white lilies in a beautiful white vase for that classy vibe.

3. Add an organic element to your bedside table

Just because your bedside is a very private space doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve some well-thought-out décor effort. A bundle of fake white Tulips or Daisies in a glass jar might be the perfect way to add that subtle and delicate coziness to your bedroom. If you like larger, bolder flowers, you can also go for the gorgeous Magnolias complemented with their rich green leaves instead.

4. Liven up your work desk

Ever since work-from-home became a thing, we’ve been constantly looking for ways to make our home workspace more lively and interesting. Adding a bouquet of artificial flowers is one sure-shot way to achieve this. It doesn’t have to be complicated even - just bundle up some pink and white roses or peonies together in a glass jar, and you’re set.

5. Hang fake flower baskets from the ceiling

If you think flowers-in-the-vase is overdone, consider hanging them in a basket instead! A rattan basket of blue hydrangeas, for example, would look splendid hanging next to a window. You could also hang it at your entrance to increase your home’s curb appeal.

6. Brighten up your dining table with a burst of yellow

Wouldn’t your family love to be greeted by some lovely yellow Wattle flowers every morning when they gather for breakfast? A bunch of bright yellow faux Australian natives set in a bronze planter is all the décor your dining table might need to transform the space and every meal.

7. Place some relaxing flowers on the bathroom counter

Why shouldn’t your bathroom be as inviting as the other rooms of the house? After all, you spend some of the key moments of your day in the bathroom! A few stems of faux white orchids could be just right to add that calmness and relaxation you need in your intimate zone.

8. Add color to your kitchen shelf and counter

If you’re someone who likes to spend their time in the kitchen, how about extending some of those floral interiors there too? A vase full of lilacs bunched up together and placed on the kitchen shelf will not only add life to those boring vessels and kitchen equipment, but also cheer you up every time you’re feeling down. If yellow’s your color of cheer, try the dancing orchids instead.

9. Consider flowering plants instead of just flowers

Agreed, faux flowers have a charm of their own, but you know what can bring more than just charm to your home décor? Artificial flowering plants! Think about it – wouldn’t a pot of the Spathiphyllum or Peace Lily next to your sofa look absolutely stunning? For a grand gesture, consider even a fake rose topiary or a cherry blossom tree ‘coz why not!

Faux flowers are an excellent option for floral interiors

Artificial flowers are a boon to anyone looking to add those lovely florals to their home décor. Unlike real flowers, they never wilt and wither away, so they don’t ask for a trip to the florist every couple of days. Of course, this also means that fake flowers are more cost-effective than real flowers in the long term. The best part, you never have to worry about the right season for your favourite blooms!

But… there’s one thing you need to make sure…

Make your faux flowers look real!

There’s nothing as tacky and unaccepting as fake flowers that look fake. If you’re going the faux way, the least you can do is to ensure your faux flowers look as realistic as possible. This means that you make no compromises when it comes to quality.

Buy only from brands that take care of the tiniest, the minutest of details. Whether it’s the color gradation or the petal arrangement, the faux water in the vase, the way the flower droops or the veins on the leaf, it’ll be worth it being picky while picking out the artificial flowers for your floral interiors.