How to Make Fake Plants Look Real
Whether you travel a lot or simply can’t seem to keep a living plant alive for two seconds, fake plants (or faux botanicals if you’re feeling fancy) provide a fantastic, long-lasting way to add a touch of greenery to any indoor space. Without requiring so much as a drop of water, modern-day fake plants are guaranteed to fool even your keen-eyed gardening friends. At least, they are if you make specific efforts to breathe life into even these plastic centerpieces. To help you do precisely that, we’re going to consider a few of the top ways that you can ensure no one ever even suspects that your plants might not be the real deal.
1 - Buy right in the first place
As mentioned, buying the right fake plants to begin with is a huge step in the realistic direction. It’s especially best to avoid cheaply made and often obvious fake plants in place of sometimes more pricey, but infinitely better, fake offerings. Price tag aside, you might also want to consider the types of ‘plant’ that you’re buying. In a general sense, stemmy flowers or tall trees are best avoided in place of the low-hanging branches or altogether hidden stems of plants such as…
2 - Add a natural touch
Even if there’s a shadow of doubt about the authenticity of your greenery, seeing undeniably natural elements can be all it takes to offset any questions. Real soil is a simple and effective example of this. Equally, you could throw doubters off the scent by mixing a few real plants in with your fake selection (don’t worry, one or two would be fine!).
3 - Invest in tall containers
As we’ve touched on, stems can be a giveaway for even high-quality fake plants, and imperfections here often give the game away as soon as these additions come under scrutiny. As mentioned, buying plants with already hidden stems can be a fantastic way around this, but if you fancy a fake plant that’s a little more stemmy, tall containers are a fantastic alternative. This way, you’ll be far better able to hide or at least detract from those potentially obvious giveaways, especially if you add water or soil for that ‘natural' finish.
4 - Keep your fake plants clean
All plants could benefit from regular cleaning, but fake plants are more liable than most to collect dust. As such, it’s also essential to keep fake plants clean by making sure to dust daily and wipe them down with a damp microfiber cloth at least once a week. Investing in a specified leaf shine product can also be an amazing way to add a natural shimmer, but make sure to clean thoroughly before application so that you can ensure a smooth finish that fools everyone. Check out our guide on how to clean fake plants for some more tips on how to clean your fake plants.
So, there you have it. Four simple steps to ensure that you’re a natural at making your fake plants look real at last!