25 Best Fake Plants That Look Real 2024

Last Updated on December 2, 2024

If you’re looking to buy the best fake plants that look real, ding, ding, ding, you’ve hit the jackpot. Time and time again, I’m asked, “Is that plant real? How do you care for it?” and chuckle. Before we dig in, be sure to check out my epic roundups of the best faux olive trees and beautiful faux fiddle leaf fig trees if you’re looking for something more specific to zhush up your home decor. Now buckle down the chin strap, and let’s start shopping my favorite artificial trees and plants that look real.

Ultimate Guide To The Best Faux Plants That Look Real

Confession time: all of my decorative plants are fake, Not too long ago, interior designers would crinkle their noses at that statement, but I’m happy to declare that fake plants are no longer a faux pas. Thank god because I do not have a green thumb or patience for the real thing.

1. Bird Of Paradise Artificial Plant – this faux plant is 5 feet tall, but you’ll want to grab a stylish planter. If you’re an Amazon prime member, you’ll get free shipping
2. Small Artificial Olive Tree – I own this little cutie, and it’s one of the most perfect tabletop plants. Added bonus, it’s only $25.  
3. Tall Faux Palm Tree – this larger tree is available in 3 different sizes. Be sure to pop it in a decorative planter to hide the plastic pot.
4. Artificial Birch Tree Potted Plant (sold out) – this fake plant is one of the new arrivals at Afloral. A bit pricy, but it’s 7 ft tall and looks like the real deal.
5. Large Faux Monstera Plant – this is one of the best faux plants for an empty corner of a home office or living room. The best part is it’s under $75 and free shipping to Amazon prime members. 
6. 7 Ft Fake Olive Tree – this post went live a few years ago, and this fake olive tree is one of the bestsellers still to this day.
7. Tall Potted Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant – this faux plant is very realistic looking and great quality for the price. Just be sure to place it in a modern planter or basket.

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Choosing to decorate your home with fake plants is a personal preference, and there are so many reasons why all things faux might be necessary for your living space. Be it young kids, pets, allergies, or time (my excuse), no one is here to judge you. A few years back, I bought a few live plants, one being the snake plant, which is the easiest live plant to care for — give it water, set it in a corner (doesn’t need direct sunlight), and forget it. However, I plopped mine on the hardwood floor in the living room, and the condensation from the ceramic pot ruined my floors…and that, my friend, is how the real deal met its death curbside. Since then, plants silently scream when I near them. Yup, I held a grudge.

7. 3-1/2 Ft Faux Palm Tree – I love artificial palm trees, and this fake plant is the perfect size for a dark corner indoors or style outside.

8. Real Touch Artificial Rubber Plant – Home Depot has some great fake plants. This one is under $50. 

9. Artificial Bird Of Paradise Plant – this artificial palm tree looks incredibly real and is available in 3 different sizes.

10. Potted Travellers Palm – If you’re looking for a minimalist look and feel, this might be the best fake plant that looks real for you.

11. Potted Faux Maiden Hair – this fake plant lives in my bedroom (pictured below – black wallpaper with gold velvet curtains).

12. Burlap Wrapped Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree – 3 sizes, including one large fake tree that is 8 ft tall — perfect if you have high ceilings.

The Fake Plant Look Is Trending For 2024

We are so busy these days, so the easiest way to elevate your home decor hassle-free with zero maintenance is to mix in a few fake plants. Like I said earlier, years ago, after declaring my love of faux plants on Instagram, I was shunned by the interior design world. Back then, any and all fake plant decor was a no-no, but times have changed. These fake plants are not your momma’s artificial flowers. Besides, who has the time and energy to haul real plants to the bathtub, water, drain, and haul them back into natural light? Not this lady.

Small Fake Plants That Add Natural Beauty & A Pop Of Color

When shopping for fake plants, I tend to avoid anything too decorative. Steer clear of glue drops made to look like raindrops on silk plants, and yes, the berries with the plastic seams look like plastic plants — but if you love it, an easy fix is to clip the fruit from the branches. Here are a few small fake plants that look real.

13. Potted Boston Faux Fern – this artificial plant is perfect for a dresser, console table, or bookshelf. 

14. Set of 2 Small Faux Olive Trees – here is a pair of my favorite faux houseplants. They’re the right size and incredibly affordable, with free shipping. 

15. Soft Fern Drop-In Plant – I have these faux ferns scattered around the house. They look real and come in 2 sizes — a great way to fill in tight spaces. 

16. Potted Faux Maiden Hair Fern (sold out) – artificial ferns give your vignette a nice airy look and feel. 

17. Small 16″ Artificial Plant – potted tabletop plant under $15 and perfect for an office desk.

18. 21″ Fake Monstera Plant – comes with a small cement pot.

19. Set Of 3 Mini Potted Faux Plants – my favorite places to style these are on my built-ins. Pop one on a stack of books for a fuller look. 

20. Artificial Euonymus Japonicus Potted Tree in Pot (sold out) – This life-like artificial potted plant is at the top of my wishlist. Leave it to Afloral to create a gorgeous, natural-looking plant with realistic branches.

Proof of life! As you can see below, this is such an easy way to add a pop of color to a vignette. I styled this small faux pothos plant in my favorite pedestal bowl. Just be sure to separate and fluff the stems for a more realistic look. 

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Larger Plants & Trees For A Living Room

This large faux banana tree is incredibly affordable and measures 45″ tall. In this photo, the branches are too perfect and straight, so be sure to bend the branches a bit. This will give it a fuller look as well. 

A touch of greenery gives a room life, so I only decorate with fake plants that look real, so it pays to spend a bit more for plants with high-quality materials. When I find them, I buy them immediately. My first fake plant purchase was the ever-trending faux fiddle leaf fig tree that lived in the dining room. It’s a large fake tree that doesn’t look plastic, but it was a couple of hundred dollars when I purchased it back in the day. 

So, the moment of truth has arrived. Did I sway you toward the greener side of the artificial greenery bandwagon? Were you already marching to the faux foliage drum? And here’s a topic for debate, would you use artificial greenery as outdoor plants? I’ll tell you my opinion later, but let me know your thoughts in the comment section below. 

Easy Tricks For Cleaning Your Fake Trees and Plants

1. Dust your artificial plants regularly

Like anything else in your home, fake plants will collect dust, but if you take them outside once every couple of weeks and give them a shake, they shouldn’t become a dust factory. If they have large leaves, feel free to wipe them with a microfiber towel, feather duster, or use a Swiffer.

2. But I have layers of dust on my artificial plants. 

Let’s say you found the best fake plant at the thrift shop, but the former owner never dusted the faux foliage. I learned this easy trick from my mom, who introduced me to this plant cleaner. Take your faux greenery outside, spray it, and let it drip dry. All that dust and dirt will melt right off. Voila, green leaves.

3. Bend the branches to make your fake plants look realistic.

For a more natural look, bend and adjust the branches carefully. An extra curve or two in different directions helps create a more realistic look and less symmetrical.

Also, place your artificial plant or tree in a new ceramic planter. Rehoming your new greenery from the original plastic pot will make it feel more special and unique. Add a real touch by placing a bit of Spanish moss in the planter to hide the original planter pot.

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