If you’re on the hunt for faux plants, chances are that you’re either an unfit plant parent or simply aware that your living space is a death trap for indoor flora — whether it’s your cat that loves chewing on leaves or the landlord that gave your apartment one operable window. Whatever the case may be, modern day faux plants look more real than ever, and we found 13 that look freshly plucked from a flourishing garden.
The best faux plants are adjustable, detailed and breathe new life into your space like real, photosynthesizing shrubs — minus the fertilizer, watering schedule, pruning and plant maintenance that doesn’t align with a busy lifestyle. You’ll spot some excellent picks at retailers like Amazon, Target, Wayfair and more. Scroll on and grab some gorgeous, top-rated greenery your not-so-green thumb will love, below.
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For a bright and bold addition to your home, go for this 4-feet-tall potted dracaena. It has a 4.5-out-of-5-star rating on Amazon — one reviewer Alyssa loves it because it is adjustable and life-like. They wrote, “Looks even better than the product photos. You can even bend the stems a little. Leaves seem durable and have a nice variation of color. Leaves are extremely easy to shape with just your hands.” Another commented that the plants “look real and full.”
Grab this 19-piece assortment of artificial succulents if you love a DIY project. You can arrange the plants in a pot and around your home however you’d like. Plus, they’re impressive lookalikes, according to Amazon reviewer Jays GaGa. They raved: “Every year I buy succulents to put in certain planters around our pool. Every year no matter how hard I try they burn to a crisp. This year I decided to order the fake ones…I immediately ‘planted’ them because I had company coming over. My friends all commented on what a selection I had gotten this year. They couldn’t believe it when I told them they were fake.”
If you’ve ever strolled through Target’s home decor section, you know that the retailer has a great selection of faux plants. Luckily, they also keep them in stock online. This simple potted succulent, for example, is great for refreshing desks, bathrooms and the like. Target reviewer Megan A. writes, “Consistently love these faux plants from Threshold. The pots are adorable and can stand alone, but they can be placed in other pots as well to give a more custom or luxurious feel, depending on personal preferences!” SV commented: “[Looks] real! Great quality for the price.”
We found this charming potted fiddle leaf plant available in four different sizes over at Wayfair. One on-site reviewer Leslie wrote, “Love this tree in my foyer it gives a great pop of color and can pass as looking real when the leaves are angled right.” Another reviewer, Patricia, commented, “This is a beautiful little artificial fiddle leaf plant. It stands a couple of feet high and its extremely realistic looking. I changed the basket to a planter that matches my décor. I love where it is in my master bathroom!”
Score this set of large palms — available in four sizes — for some tropical embellishment. Wayfair reviewer Melissa said, “Easy to put together. Good quality. Looks great! Fills the space in empty corners while adding color and dimension.” Overall they have a great 4.5-out-of-5-star rating across 662 reviews on Wayfair, customers do suggest, however, to place them in sturdier pots as the ones provided are too lightweight. “Exactly as described and looks real!” wrote a reviewer named Katelin.
Meet one of the most classic and crowd-pleasing indoor plants. If you’re not 100% sure which faux plant is best for your space, a pothos is pretty foolproof. This one comes in a simple white ceramic pot and, according to reviews, is quite realistic. Amazon customer Leah Berry keeps it short and sweet in her review, “My mom asked me how to water this…. I’m buying another now. Just beautiful.”
“So pretty and realistic,” mentions Target reviewer Lisa. They added, “I liked it so much that I’ve bought three, one I decided to elevate a bit by adding to a slightly bigger fluted pot with added moss and it’s so perfect!” Based off of the 5-star reviews and overall 4.6-out-of-4-star rating on site, this orchid is a worthwhile purchase that will save you plenty of money in the long run.
Although you won’t get a whiff of the calming scent of eucalyptus with this potted duo, you’ll enjoy the plant’s unique and refreshing appearance. “These little plants look so real,” wrote reviewer Gloria. “They add a lovely touch to my living room.”
Some say monsteras are low maintenance, but take one scroll through r/plantclinic on Reddit and it becomes obvious that the beautiful palm can be a bit finicky for many. This Crate & Barrel find is a great way to reap the aesthetic benefits minus the upkeep. “Very realistic plant, great color and size,” wrote reviewer Anthony.
This stylish olive tree plant has a sophisticated charm and realistic appearance. “This fake plant in the pot looks great,” Walmart reviewer Lady42FromFL wrote. “This plant is very realistic looking and has a lower center of gravity, so it is way less likely to get wobbly and fall over, which I appreciate. I like the feeling I get when I see it and the touch of green it adds to the space. I would consider this to be small to medium in size. I can highly recommend it for a small to medium space!”
Reviewer Terb called this faux potted gem a “carefree [realistic] looking snake plant.” Plenty of reviewers agree, according to the plant’s 4.9-out-of-5-star rating and 51 reviews. Another wrote, “What a great little faux plant! Very realistic. Have a shelf in my home which is not close to any windows and it looks great.”