By Kelsey Marie
April 14, 2023 at 9:02 PM PST
If you’re a millennial, chances are you’re a self-proclaimed plant mom or dad. However, if you lack a green thumb, the pressure can be high when it comes to keeping your beloved plants alive. Home and Texture understands the struggle and wants to share a simple solution for your plant woes: faux plants. While artificial plants may get a bad rep for looking fake, there are great ones on the market that look so real that even the experts would be fooled.
If you follow these tips, choosing the right faux plant can be a breeze.
Consider the quality
The quality of faux plants can determine how real it looks. Look for plants made from silk, polyester or plastic. These materials are great replicas of real leaves and petals. Avoid faux plants made from vinyl or paper, as the texture and color will look fake.
Look at the details
When searching for real faux plants, take a look at the details of the leaves and stems. The details a faux plant has, the more realistic it will look. Some details to look out for include varying colors of leaves, real looking stems, veins on leaves and texture.
Realistic size and shape
Take a look at the size and shape of the faux plant you’re considering to see if it is similar in height, width and shape to the real thing. If it’s not a realistic size, it will likely stick out as being fake.
Where will it be placed?
Consider the area your plant will be placed before choosing a faux plant. Avoid placing the plant in direct sunlight because it may become discolored. It’s also important not to place your faux plant next to real plants because it may expose the differences in detail, color and texture between your real and artificial greenery. The best place to place your faux plants is in indirect light and spaces with others like it.
Jump to ProductsBrighten Your Home With Faux Plants That Look Real
Faux Potted Watermelon Peperomia Plant
With large, beautiful leaves standing upright, you’d swear this plant is healthy, thriving, and real. Instead, this faux watermelon peperomia plant is as good as it gets when it comes to faux plants. You can get the same look as this beautiful plant without worrying about taking care of it. Watermelon peperomias are native to the rainforests of South America. This version is created to look just like the real deal. The stripes resembling the rind of a watermelon, where it gets its name, are prominent on the faux version. It’s the perfect addition to your office or living room and comes in a ceramic vessel with a matte white finish.
Faux Potted Cactus
If you’re inspired by decor in Mexico City or the west coast, you’ll love this faux potted cactus. Whether your design style is bohemian, eclectic, or minimalist, adding a pop of green to your interior is a great way to make your interiors come to life. What’s best about this faux potted cactus is that it requires zero care or effort. You won’t have to worry about it turning brown, and it will brighten up low-lit spaces. The cactus can be put in a planter that represents your design style. Perhaps a colorful planter for eclectic spaces, a matte black planter for minimalist homes, and a beautiful terracotta planter for a bohemian room. This faux potted cactus will be forever green regardless of the planter or season.
Faux Bird Of Paradise Tree
If you’re a plant lover, you know that the Bird of Paradise tree is a collector’s dream. However, you may be apprehensive about purchasing one if you don’t have a green thumb. Luckily, this faux Bird of Paradise tree is so similar to the real thing that it can fool the highest level of plant experts. This life-like replica will add a refreshing vibe to your space, and you won’t have to set alarms to water it. If you’re worried about if the plant will go with your design style, there are plenty of planters or baskets to choose from to truly bring the plant alive in your space and fit seamlessly with your aesthetic and color palette.
Faux-Tail Potted Cactus
Cacti are great to add to your space because they add a pop of color, dimension, and energy to your space. The great thing about cacti is that they come in all shapes and sizes. This faux-tail potted cactus was created to look like the real thing. This faux plant is perfect for a maximalist home with its height and width. It adds drama to any room it’s added in. Add the finishing touches to this faux plant with a large planter. To add more drama, group this cactus with other potted faux plants. It’s the perfect way to bring your space to life with minimal effort.
Potted Faux Golden Leaf Tree
Add a sprinkle of magic to your space with this potion faux golden leaf tree. With beautiful leaves in fragments of gold, this artificial tree gives you an autumn feel all year. You no longer need to wait for your leaves to turn each year. This tree looks real and sets the vibe in your space. The tree rises from faux soil and adds dimension to your space. It adds vibrancy to your home and doesn’t require any maintenance. Whether in your bedroom, entryway, office, or living room, you can expect this whimsical space to add joy to your home.
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