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Best artificial plants: 17 eye-catching faux plants to buy if you struggle to keep real ones alive
By Lauren Geall
Updated 3 years ago
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Want to add some greenery to your home, but don’t want all the fuss of keeping a real plant alive? These lifelike artificial plants are a great compromise.
If you’re a fan of the indoor jungle look but don’t have the time (or energy) to look after 101 houseplants, then picking up some artificial greenery is a seriously great alternative.
Forget the days when you spent weeks trying to coax a shrivelled brown calathea back from the brink – not only does owning an artificial plant eliminate the stress of forgetting to water your leafy friends, but it also means you can position greenery anywhere in the house without the need to worry about whether your plant is getting enough or too much light.
And because fake plants (obviously) don’t grow, you can shop in the knowledge that your plant won’t outgrow the space or pot you choose for it.
While faux plants can lean on the more expensive side compared to real plants, they’re a great option for anyone looking to add some greenery to their home without adding to their workload.
So, whether you’re looking for a plant that’s impossible to kill or want to add some foliage to a particularly dark corner, keep scrolling to check out our edit of the best artificial plants to shop now.
The best artificial and fake plants to buy now
Beards & Daisies Artificial Pilea
The Chinese money plant (pilea peperomioides) has attracted a lot of attention over the last years for its eye-catching leaves and easy-going nature – and this artificial version from Beards & Daisies is almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
Part of the online plant shop’s new artificial range, this plant is guaranteed to spruce up any empty space.
Next Artificial Trailing Plant in Yellow Pot
Plants are perfect for filling odd spaces around the home, but when it comes to watering, getting to those odd spaces can often be pretty tricky.
This artificial trailing plant from Next is the ideal alternative. Not only is it incredibly lifelike – so much so that it could pass as the real thing – but it also comes in a cheerful yellow pot. What’s not to love about that?
Abigail Ahern Echeveria Green Prince
If your home doesn’t get enough light to keep a real succulent happy and healthy, this artificial echeveria from Abigail Ahern is a great substitute.
Its vibrant colour and textured leaves make this plant look extra realistic.
Rockett St George Large Artificial Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
This beautiful faux fiddle leaf fig from Rockett St George may be one of the priciest plants on this list, but it’s well worth it if you want to invest in a quality statement plant that’ll look great in any room.
Plus, because fiddle leaf figs are bang on trend at the moment, you’ll be giving your interior style a major upgrade, too.
Shop Rockett St George Large Artificial Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree at UFurnish, £88
Brazen Botany Medium Pink Prayer Plant
Realistic look not really your vibe? Then opt for this pink and yellow paper prayer plant from the independent brand Brazen Botany.
Designed and handcrafted by Irish designer Caroline Byrne, it’s the perfect way to add character to your interior space.
Perch & Parrow Faux Dracaena
The striking green and white leaves on this faux dracaena (or dragon tree, as it is also known) are sure to brighten up even the darkest of corners.
Pop it into a stylish woven basket for a natural look.
Beards & Daisies Artificial Kentia Palm
Give your home an instant tropical feel with this artificial kentia palm from Beards & Daisies.
Sure to capture everyone’s attention, this plant’s dramatic fronds and towering height make it the perfect statement plant for any dining or living space.
Habitat Faux Succulent
The pint-sized dimensions of this faux plant make it easy to incorporate into any spot around the home, from a bare sideboard to an empty coffee table.
The pebbles scattered around the base of the plant only add to its realistic look.
Blooming Artificial Polka Dot Begonia
If you’re a fan of the polka dot begonia’s cartoonish spotted leaves with their standout red undersides, you’ll love this artificial version from Blooming Artificial.
We love how realistic the structure of the plants’ leaves look, even when up close.
Shop Artificial Polka Dot Begonia at Blooming Artificial, £15.50
OKA Faux Potted Fern Plant
The tropical vibe and elongated shape of this artificial Boston fern make it the perfect artificial plant for bringing life to an empty surface or shelving unit.
The intricate detail on each of the fern’s fronds gives it an incredibly realistic finish.
Bay Isle Home Artificial Bird Of Paradise Plant
For a statement faux plant that looks almost as good as the real thing, opt for this large artificial bird of paradise plant from Bay Isle Home.
To keep the leaves looking nice and healthy, just give it a quick dust every once in a while.
Shop Bay Isle Home Artificial Bird Of Paradise Plant at Wayfair, £109.99
Oliver Bonas Artificial Hanging Plant
This fake version of a mistletoe cactus (aka, one of 2021’s most popular houseplants) would look great trailing over the edge of a bookshelf or windowsill.
Pair it with a few different faux hanging plants (you’ll find another below) to give your home an indoor garden aesthetic.
Bloom Maidenhair Fern Stem
The maidenhair fern is notoriously difficult to look after, so opting for this fake version is a great way to save yourself some stress.
You’ll need to pick up a couple of fern stems to make a fuller-looking plant, but Bloom have a three for two offer on all their single stems.
Graham & Green Large Faux Monstera Plant
For that true indoor jungle vibe, look no further than this gigantic artificial swiss cheese plant from Graham & Green.
Real monsteras are notorious for growing all over the place, so opting for a fake version is a great way to enjoy their unique leaves without all the effort of maintaining them.
LaRedoute Artificial Variegated Rubber Tree
If you’re looking for a statement plant to add a touch of greenery to your living space, look no further than this faux rubber plant from LaRedoute.
The variegated detail on the leaves gives this plant an extra realistic feel.
Marks & Spencer Artificial Mini String Of Pearls
This small artificial string of pearls from Marks & Spencer is an easy way to add some greenery to your home without spending loads of money.
Slot it into an empty space on a bookcase or counter for an easy win.
Shop Artificial Mini String Of Pearls at Marks & Spencer, £6
Dowsing & Reynolds Artificial ZZ Plant
For an eye-catching desk decoration, look no further than this artificial ZZ plant from Dowsing & Reynolds.
The fleshy stem and shiny leaves give this fake plant an extra-realistic look.
Dowsing & Reynolds Artificial ZZ Plant at Not On The High Street, £19.99
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