Fake plants have always had a bit of a terrible reputation. How many times have you rolled your eyes at an artificial bouquet on grandma’s table or strayed away from a dusty plastic tree at the doctor’s office? Well, that’s all about to change, because artificial plants have come a long way from grandma’s kitchen table! Look at all the ways fake plants add character to any space.
So, Why Fake Plants?
No green thumb? No problem! Artificial greenery is for the plant moms and dads that struggle to keep up with all the maintenance of real plants. Here are just a few reasons you might like faux greenery over the real deal:
- You never have to water them
- There is no repotting or replanting involved
- They can live in any room you put them in because they don’t need sunlight
- Artificial plants won’t bother your allergies
- You never have to worry about your pets making a mess with them or getting sick from eating them.
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The Best Fake Plants Aren’t Perfect.
Perfection doesn’t occur in nature. Why would it work for fake plants? The faux greenery of the past never had a snapped stem, brown leaf, or torn petal. However, you can find artificial plants today that look exactly like the real thing. Some leaves show signs of aging and you can even find fake fruit trees with imperfect-looking fruit.
A great way to add faux flowers into your home or office is by using artificial wildflowers. They always look like you just picked them from a country roadside and never look overdone. If you’re looking to take your fake flower game to the next level, grab some fragrances made just for artificial plants.
Don’t Miss Out on Moss
Artificial moss looks incredible in every space, and it’s remarkably versatile when it comes to design. Don’t just stuff your glass vases with artificial moss, decorate with it! Make sensational wall tiles, use moss as a table runner, or find artificial moss topiaries!
One of the unique ways you can use artificial moss is with moss mats. These soft and welcoming mats work well in your bathroom, office, or anywhere else you need to feel relaxed and grounded. Moss is naturally super soft. So, just make sure you get artificial moss that’s just as soft or you might regret stepping on it.
Stay in With Fake Succulents
Yes, the small but mighty succulent is the plant everyone loves to collect. But, let’s be honest, those little guys are kind of hard to take care of. Too much water, they die. Too much sun, they die! These days, you can buy artificial succulents that look amazing and last forever.
The cool thing about buying artificial succulents and cacti is that there are many to choose from. You can easily find various sizes, colors, and kinds to suit your style and customize your space.
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You Can Go Life Size with Artificial Trees and Cacti
If you’re bored with all the fake tree options you see in your local home decorating store, then look into life-size trees and cacti. That’s right! You can get artificial trees and cacti like ficus, olive, dogwood, palm, saguaro, and prickly pear.
A great tip for decorating with cactus is to display several sizes and types together. They look exquisite in hand-painted clay pots or grouped together in a large single wooden crate.
The one thing you need to remember when caring for an artificial tree is that they get dusty. So, make sure you get an artificial tree you can keep clean. Only use products that are safe for your artificial tree. A wonderful home solution that works well to keep your leaves looking luxurious is a solution of equal parts vinegar and water.
Hanging Plants for Your Hangout
Real hanging plants can be high maintenance. You’re constantly picking dead leaves off the ground and worried about water overflowing onto the floor. Not to mention, they are heavy and difficult to hang in small spaces. Skip all the fuss and get artificial plants to hang!
You can find hundreds of unique ideas on how to hang artificial plants in your home or office. For instance, tuck artificial succulents in a hanging florarium, put artificial ivy in a colorful pot with ropes, or cascade white wisteria to add something special to your wedding decor.
What Not to Do With Artificial Plants
While artificial plants are very easy to take care of, the material they’re made of can pose a bit of a problem in certain situations. Never leave your artificial plant near a heat source, because they burn and melt easily. On the other hand, always tell other people that help take care of your space that they’re fake, or you might come home to wet floors!
