60 Artificial Plants, Trees, and Flowers That Don't Look Fake

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While it&#;s easier than ever to buy live plants online, sometimes, despite our best intentions, those live plants become, well, dead plants. Artificial plants &#; fake plants, silk plants, faux foliage, or whatever you want to call them &#; offer a solution. They&#;ll never outgrow their pots, the leaves will never droop and turn yellow, and there&#;s no need to worry about watering or fertilizing. They&#;re also pet-safe and child-safe.

Like any living plant, artificial plants make a room feel vibrant and welcoming, and we doubt that anyone will know the difference once they&#;re displayed on a nice plant stand or positioned on a high shelf. We found some small options if you want to be subtle, like succulents and an agave plant &#; in general, plants that naturally have firm, waxy leaves make good faux foliage candidates, so succulents are a safe bet. We also found larger options for those unafraid to go all out, including a big statement ficus tree and a distinctive six-foot olive tree with adjustable branches. If you already have something in mind, use these links to jump around to the floor plants, hanging plants, tabletop plants, succulents, and outdoor faux plants we&#;ve curated below.

Best artificial floor plants

Gracie Oaks 28-Inch Faux Lemon Tree

$36

$68

now 47% off

$36

If life gives you (faux) lemons, display them in your entryway. This cheery number has rather convincing leaves and fruit that will brighten up any dark spots in your apartment.

$36

at Wayfair

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FEJKA Artificial Potted Plant, Indoor/Outdoor Bamboo

$70

$70

Ikea has a number of plants, including pretty convincing artificial ones. Strategist associate editor Jenna Milliner-Waddell even has one friend that accidentally bought a fake Ikea plant thinking it was real. This bamboo tree is nice and full, so it&#;ll look like you have a green thumb, but isn&#;t so full that it&#;s not believable.

$70

at Ikea

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Pottery Barn Faux Potted Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees

From $199

$249

now 20% off

From $199

Compared to some faux fiddles that look overstuffed with big clusters of leaves, this one is pleasantly proportioned for a natural look. Choose between a humble burlap-wrapped plastic pot or handsome woven basket for its base.

From $199

at Pottery Barn

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5 ft. Bird of Paradise Plant in Plastic Pot

$240

$240

Birds of paradise are one of those plants that almost look fake even when they&#;re real, so save yourself the trouble and go faux. This five-foot-tall artificial bird of paradise &#; complete with irregular leaf tears and crinkles &#; looks just as beautiful as a live one.

$240

at The Home Depot

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Project 62 36-by-26-Inch Artificial Travelers Banana Leaf in Pot

$30

$30

If you already have a bird of paradise plant, consider this banana leaf. They have similar broad, oblong leaves, but this one is about two feet smaller than the plant above.

$30

at Target

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Nearly Natural Silk Ficus Tree, 6-Feet

$59

$90

now 34% off

$59

This six-foot-tall ficus has a delicate look, with its long and slender trunk and intricately detailed leaves. (The manufacturer&#;s product description says it has &#;1,008 individual leaves.&#;)

$59

at Amazon

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West Elm Faux Potted Rubber Tree

From $119

$149

now 20% off

From $119

West Elm sells a more traditional-looking faux rubber plant with thick, dark-colored leaves. You can buy it alone or paired with a planter, depending on your planter preferences.

From $119

at West Elm

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Best artificial hanging plants

Preserved Fern Kokedama

$75

$75

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If you&#;re too much of a purist to go totally fake, the plant people at the Sill offer some preserved plants like this hanging preserved fern potted in a Japanese moss ball. Like fake plants, this one doesn&#;t require any maintenance, but it&#;s also nontoxic and environmentally friendly (in other words, it&#;s not plastic like most fake plants).

$75

at The Sill

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Best artificial tabletop plants

Pottery Barn Faux Potted Maidenhair Fern

$32

$40

now 20% off

$32

This chartreuse-colored maidenhair fern is similar to those you might find in the wild this spring, but this one will look fresh all year round.

$32

at Pottery Barn

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Artificial Floral Arrangement White &#; Threshold

$25

$25

This faux floral arrangement will save you money on bouquets in the long run. Plus it&#;s white, so you can keep it out no matter the season.

$25

at Target

Buy

Dried-Lavender-Bunch Bouquet

$18

$18

This preserved bouquet is just as stunning as fresh lavender but will last much longer and won&#;t require any watering.

$18

at Etsy

Buy

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