Fake plants for your home

How to choose a fake plant

Start with the spot you have in mind. A shelf or desk calls for a small potted plant. A bare wall or fence calls for a panel. A ceiling hook or high shelf calls for a hanging vine. Think about the light too. A bright window can fade some colors over time, while a dim corner stays even. All the plants here hold their shape and color without sun or water.

Next, think about the look you want. Ferns bring a soft, full texture. Vines bring a relaxed, trailing feel. Grass brings a clean, upright line. Boxwood brings a dense, trimmed hedge look. You can mix two or three styles in one room and still keep a calm, green theme.

Sizes and measuring

Measure your space before you buy. A small pot like The Grass Pot Study stands 7.08 in (18 cm) tall, so it fits a narrow shelf or a windowsill. The Mini Potted Green is 7.09 in (18 cm) tall and 4.72 in (12 cm) wide, with a pot that is 2.05 in (5.2 cm) wide and 2.63 in (6.7 cm) tall. Both work well on a desk or a side table.

For hanging plants, check the drop. The Cascading Fern Vine is 39.3 in (100 cm) long and 11.8 in (30 cm) wide. The Cascading Leaf Vine is 30 in (75 cm) long. The Hanging Fern Vine is made for hanging indoors. Leave room below the hook so the fronds can hang free.

For wall panels, measure the wall area first. The Green Wall Panel comes in 16-24 in (40-60 cm) sizes. The Green Grid Hedge Panel is 23.62 x 15.74 in (60 x 40 cm). The Boxwood Wall Panel is about 20 x 20 in (50 x 50 cm). Order enough panels to cover the space, and plan a small gap or overlap at the seams for a full look.

Materials and build

Most plants here are made of plastic. Plastic holds up well indoors and outdoors and keeps its shape. The Cascading Fern Vine has a bendable wire core, so you can curve the stem around a shelf or a rail. The Mini Potted Green also has a bendable wire core, and each leaf has a molded center vein for a natural look. The Cascading Leaf Vine uses silk leaves with plastic stems and variegated leaves with cream edges. The Fern Frond Bush has textured fern-like fronds with serrated leaf edges on every frond. The Boxwood Wall Panel uses PVC leaves on a plastic grid backing, with dense small boxwood leaves and larger accent leaves.

Care and placement

Care is simple. Dust the leaves now and then. The Fern Frond Bush can be wiped clean with a dry cloth. The Boxwood Wall Panel can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Keep silk and plastic leaves away from open flame and direct heat.

Placement matters. The Green Wall Panel, the Green Grid Hedge Panel and the Hawaiian Flower Garland Wreath are made for outdoor use. The Grass Pot Study and the Hanging Fern Vine are made for indoor use. The other plants can move between spots as your space changes. If you use a plant outdoors, bring it in during heavy storms or strong wind so the stems and leaves stay neat.

Mixing plants in one room

A few small changes go a long way. Use a tall vine on a bookcase and a small pot on the shelf below. Hang a fern vine near a window and set a grass pot on the sill. Cover a plain wall with two or three panels in the same style. Add a wreath on the front door for a seasonal touch. With 9 options, you can build a green look that fits your rooms and your routine.