Best artificial plants

Artificial plants are ideal for people who aren't great at live greenery but love the natural look. Choose from our best faux options.

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Artificial plants are an excellent solution for anyone who absolutely loves plants but struggles to keep them alive. Whether that means you have a busy schedule, have pets that play in pots, or are simply just forgetful, artificial plants are a great choice. Not only do these imitation plants offer a lot of variety, but they stay looking perfect all year round. When it comes to the best artificial plants, here's a list of our favorites.

Staff pick

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DearHouse artificial ivy plants

7-foot ivy vines

This artificial plant replicates thriving ivy vines. It features 12 vines that each measure 7-feet long.

Pros:

  • Full leaves 
  • Affordable 
  • Long vines 

Cons:

  • Strong smell when first unboxed

Every vine is decorated with beautiful silk leaves that look real and feel soft to the touch. Hang these lifelike plants along any archway, doorway, or wall to create a beautiful feature.

Planting roots

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Nearly Natural artificial ficus tree

6-foot-tall tree

This imitation tree looks extremely natural. With over 1,008 individual leaves attached to its branches, this tree resembles a healthy and thriving Ficus. 

Pros:

  • Natural looking tree
  • Tall with full foliage
  • Six different size options to choose from

Cons:

  • Comes in tiny pot 

This beautiful plant is made from silk, polyester, and plastic to make it look as natural as possible. Measuring 6-feet tall, this artificial plant is terrific for an entryway, office, or covered outdoor terrace. 

Hanging around

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Ageomet artificial hanging plants

Lovely hanging plants

This hanging plant set is great for any home, the cascading vines make them perfect for a balcony or living room.

  • Three plants in each pack 
  • Lifelike leaves and foliage 
  • Super affordable 

  • Strong odor when first unboxed

Every artificial plant bundle features around 160 leaves that are made from premium silk and plastic. Manipulate the wire branches to create the best shape for your room.

Looking sharp

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Coitak artificial succulent plants

Set of five succulents

This five-succulent set includes small faux plants that measure 2.75-inches tall and about 2.5-inches wide. 

Pros:

  • Lifelike look 
  • Small and sturdy 
  • Arrive in one piece for easy display

Cons:

  • Very small 

Great for decorating shelves, tables, or counters, these mini cacti come in decorative stone-like pots. Each of these succulents is made from high-quality ABS plastic, which gives them their natural lifelike appearance. 

The bottom line

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The best artificial plants look beautifully natural and vibrant all year round. The DearHouse artificial ivy plants set features 12 7-foot-long vines that are full of lifelike leaves. These vines are perfect for lining railings and decorating walls. 

The Coitak artificial succulent plantss come in a bundle of five different cacti, each in their own stonelike pot. These succulents measure around 2.75-inches tall and are great for adding a little something extra to your tabletops and shelves. Each of these artificial plants conveniently remains vibrant all year round with absolutely no maintenance.

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