Artificial Plants

They’re easy to look after

Except for a light clean every so often, they are extremely low maintenance and don’t require the same care and attention their living counterparts. They can’t be killed, so you don’t need to worry about regular watering, feeding and misting.

High quality artificial plants look the same as living plants

Nowadays it can be hard to tell the difference. Most are designed with leaves and stems that vary in size and colour, which gives them an extremely natural appearance and means that they can easily blend in your home too.

They can survive in almost any condition

Artificial plants don’t require special conditions to look good - the only place you shouldn’t put them is outside or in direct sunlight, as it could damage them.

They won’t grow

They will stay the same size, which is ideal if you have a limited amount of space, or you want to avoid the hassle of having to repot your plant as it grows.

They’re non-toxic and mess-free

Some real plants can be toxic if ingested, which is something you should consider if you live with pets or young children. Using artificial plants may save you a costly trip to the vet, and because they’re not potted with soil and won’t drop their leaves, you don’t have to worry about tidying them up if they’re accidentally knocked over.

They’re always in season

They aren’t at the mercy of seasonality like living ones are and won’t react to changes in temperature or light. If they’re well looked after and regularly cleaned, they’ll look good all year round.

Look for styles that have individually shaped leaves and natural, variegated colouring, and pots that are topped with fake soil, sand, stones or moss which will give them a more realistic finish. This will also make it easier to combine them with any living plants already in your home. For best results, vary the size and species you pair together. To make them seem realistic, display them in a decorative pot or storage basket.

1. Artificial yucca plant

This is a type of evergreen tree or shrub with flat tentacle-like leaves. You’ll need to display it on the floor or a low table with lots of room. It would look impactful placed in a corner, styled in a statement pot with a stand to give it more height, or a seagrass basket.

2. Artificial trailing plant

Vertical gardens are trending right now and trailing plants are great for adding height to your indoor garden. With long, draping stems, they need to be displayed away from the ground, where they could get damaged by children or pets. They look most impactful in a hanging pot, basket or placed high on a shelf, anywhere that will ensure their wild tendrils are kept on display.

3. Artificial succulent plant

Small succulents are perfect for adding pops of greenery to any area of your home. In your living room, add a succulent to shelves or a side table, while in your bedroom or home office, they’ll look great on your dressing table or desk. Despite their size, they look just as good displayed on their own as they do with in groups, and because they don’t take up much space, they can be easily moved around your house as your decor changes.

4. Artificial snake plant

Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue or St George’s sword, these have striking spear-shaped leaves that stick straight up from their roots, with bands of stripes on each leaf. Display on a shelf or table on its own, in a large pot for maximum effect.

5. Artificial fern plant

A true showstopper, a leafy fern has bushy stems that need a lot of space. It’s not overly large, and can be displayed by itself on a mantle, cabinet or side table, but looks best paired with others to create a wild jungle-like look.