8 Ways To Select Realistic Looking Artificial Plants

Envision a world where your home is always green, your indoor areas are filled with nature, and your plants grow without sunshine or water. The world of artificial plants is where you can make your green wishes come true while saving time and effort.

In this piece, we don't just talk about faux plants. Instead, we go into detail about how to choose the most realistic-looking artificial plants you've ever seen. These artificial plants are the kind that will get guests taking a second look and marvel at how you keep your home looking so green all year round.

Let's get started on this adventure and learn the tips to select artificial plants that will not only adorn but also upgrade your home design.

While there is a wide selection of artificial plants and flowers available at various price points, a quality artificial plant is the best investment if you want to enjoy its lifelike beauty for years to come.

Choose artificial plants, foliage and flowers of higher quality that are almost identical to real ones. High-quality ones will resemble live plants in appearance and even touch.

Aim For Realism

Artificial plants and flowers of low quality will usually have a plasticky sheen, making them easy to spot as cheap knockoffs. Most fake plants and flowers that look the most realistic in your home are those that are most like what you would find in nature.

As a result, pick plants with delicate, gradient-coloured stems and stems that are all different heights or textures. Some of the stalks are supposed to droop like a living flower.

Don't Restrict Your Options

One of the most important things to remember when choosing faux plants that look real is to keep your choices open. Don't restrict yourself to plants of a specific size or species. 

By allowing yourself to choose freely, you can create an indoor garden with virtually limitless design alternatives by including a variety of options, such as palm trees and a few bird of paradise plants. With this strategy, you can create an area that exudes a sense of having been tended for over time, where each plant has a specific function in the overall ecosystem of your house.

Similar to purchasing a couch or coffee table, investing in high-quality artificial plants and flowers is a good idea. A higher-quality faux plant arrangement may cost more upfront, but it will last longer than a cheaper one because it won't fade as quickly and will be more durable.

The hefty price tag on high-quality artificial trees, plants and flowers becomes more reasonable when you consider that many real ones can be kept alive for over a decade.

Disregard Perfection

There is no need to go out of your way to find a "perfect" plant or flower because you won't find one in nature. Try to find plants where the leaves and flowers differ in shape and colour.

Branches and stems of trees and plants should "grow" at varying lengths and directions from the main trunk. Perfect symmetry is the most telltale sign of a fake tree or plant.

Pick An Easy-To-Arrange Plant

The stems and branches of faux plants should be flexible so they can be exposed to sunlight or shaped to fit inside a container. When utilising an artificial plant, you should also purchase the appropriate containers as well as accessories, such as: 

• Real soil
• Stones
• Sand

For those lacking green thumb skills, most faux plants are an excellent alternative because they don't require all the hassle of maintenance. However, certain artificial plants require a lot of dusting or cleaning, so choose one that requires minimal maintenance. Cleaning a high-quality fake plant should take a little time.

Focus On The Material

Artificial plants can be constructed out of a wide variety of materials to provide a realistic look and feel of real plants. Plastic plants are the ones you see most often. Additionally, plastic artificial plants often have the following advantages:

• Defined details
• Ease of cleaning
• More flexible
• Long lifespan

On the other hand, fabric or silk plants tend to have a more realistic appearance and feel, though with a higher maintenance requirement. You can choose a synthetic-fabric blend if you can't decide between the two.

Faux plants are magical because they mimic nature and improve your surroundings. They can give a space new life, add colour and texture, and provide all the aesthetic advantages of live plants without the upkeep hassles of natural light and watering. With these guidelines, your indoor or outdoor garden will be realistic and distinctive, reflecting your taste, style, and the limitless potential of interior design.

Design your space with the best artificial plant from Ruma Home!

Design a relaxing indoor garden by taking care to blend the best quality but affordable artificial plant in Malaysia by checking out Ruma Home.

Our internal designer team has made sure you’ll love the pieces that are ideal for any home. You can also witness the great quality and design features of our fake plants from the look of a professional interior designer! Visit our showroom now!