Houseplants have seen a major resurgence in popularity over recent years. One thing that we’ve discovered since moving to our Welsh cottage is that it’s not a great environment for growing certain types. A couple, like spider plants and oxalis, are very happy. Most others find it too cold, too dark, too damp… or a combination of the above. The solution? Faux houseplants!
Would you consider faux houseplants in your home? There’s such a huge range of artificial plants on the market – and at price points to suit every budget. There are numerous types of faux houseplants to suit any situation; hanging ones such as string of pearls (which we’ve managed to kill!), tall floor-standing ones like ficus elastic (another one bites the dust!) and statement cacti – e.g. the Mexican Giant Cardon (we knew better than to try this one!).
If you possess a black thumb, aren’t that into horticulture or want to position a plant in a situation where a natural specimen wouldn’t thrive, then here are three that will give your décor a green & natural vibe.
- FEJKA artificial potted hanging ivy plant – 12 cm: £5.00, IKEA
- Artificial rubber plant – 120cm: £40.00, Matalan
- Artificial cactus – 167cm: £539.99, Wayfair
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Not really to be honest the whole point is to have a loving thing in the house. However they don’t live very long with me so perhaps this is a good idea after all
Yes I already have some as my cat chews real one!
I’d consider faux houseplants as long as they look nice.
LIFE like ones are great!
yes I would love to have some to add to my already pretty collection.
I have faux plants, I am no good at looking after real plants and my dog tries to eat them haha
I have faux plants, I am no good at looking after real plants and my dog tries to eat them haha
No because sooner or later all will end up in a landfill. They just gather dust.
I mostly like real plants but I have one or two faux ones, which are very realistic
This is a great year round option
no what is the point????
There are some good ones these days but even so I love my ‘real’ plants
Maybe?
No I don’t think I would. I’m not too keen on how they look but I don’t have real plants either.
My cats eat my plants so faux plants are a great way to have some green but avoid all the gnawing!
I would consider them but only if they look realistic.
No I prefer real houseplants in my home
Mmm not really for me
Maybe, there are some good ones out these days
I wouldn’t consider them. I have several ‘live’ plants which I love.
I may consider using them again but the only issue I find is they collect lots of dust and are hard to get all the dust off
if easier to look after all for it!
Yes I would x
I would love to have some
I really don’t like fake plants
Rather not have a plant at all than a fake
I would yes – I have fake cacti as I always kill the real ones!
Yes definitely they last longer and can look like the real thing x
I have one artificial plant and the rest are real ones!