They’ll leaf you wanting more! Plant-lovers are in a frenzy over new faux greenery that looks EXACTLY like the real thing
- Indoor plants are rising in popularity as interiors experts promote the trend
- Many companies are now offering very realistic faux greenery instead
- Here are some of the best options from Australian brands selling them online
Over the past 12 months the popularity of indoor plants has skyrocketed, with thousands of Australians flooding social media with snaps of lush greenery collections each day.
For those who want to embrace the trend but don’t have time to care for the real thing, many homewares brands are now offering faux options so realistic you can barely tell the the difference.
There’s a number of Australian brands selling them online – and they range from $39 to $199 depending on what you’re after.
Over the past 12 months the popularity of indoor plants has skyrocketed, with thousands of Australians flooding social media with snaps of lush greenery collections each day
An added bonus is the fact that none of these plants will need any watering, pruning, fertilising or maintenance of any kind to retain their freshness.
Online store Zanui has a variety of affordable fake plants to choose from.
Send tropical vibes throughout your space with the realistic Artificial Areca Palm Plant for $199.95.
Mocka’s Bird of Paradise Artificial Plant is a ‘stunning piece of indoor greenery’ and has a realistic appearance due to the fact that it was modelled off of the real deal
Another realistic option from the same store is the Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Artificial Plant for $99.95
The palm fronds are made of plastic and have been reinforced with wire for a strong but flexible design.
The website Mocka are also selling a variety of very realistic looking plants to help freshen up any room.
Their Bird of Paradise Artificial Plant is a ‘stunning piece of indoor greenery’ and has a realistic appearance due to the fact that it was modelled off of the real deal.
The Artificial Areca Palm Plant will set you back $199.95 (left) and the The Artificial Calathea Fasciata, Green will cost you $113.95 (right)
For $79.95 the fake house plant features the signature feathery leaves on the end of the long stalks.
Another realistic option from the same store is the Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Artificial Plant for $99.95.
‘With a bold and memorable silhouette, a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree is the “it” plant of interior design making it the statement plant everyone wants in their home,’ the site says.
One popular item is the Faux Potted Trailing Succulent for $39 which is potted in a ceramic container
Another one shoppers can’t go past is the Faux Crane Flower (left) and the Faux Fan Palm Tree for $199 which adds a touch of the tropics (right)
‘Named for its large violin-shaped leaves that resemble a fiddle, our faux plant includes natural-looking details like the thick and leathery leaves with a beautiful dark green texture.’
Website West Elm have plenty to choose from in their range of faux plants too.
One popular item is the Faux Potted Trailing Succulent for $39 which is potted in a ceramic container.
Another one shoppers can’t go past is the Faux Crane Flower which is more than a metre tall, adding instant drama and a touch of vibrant colour for $199.
Or there is the Faux Fan Palm Tree for $199 which adds a touch of the tropics.