Don't have natural plants on hand? You don't have to worry about that. You can liven up your decor and keep your home fresh in any season by decorating with artificial plants.

Decorative plant decor can be a great way to add color and texture to an otherwise boring interior. You can use artificial vines and artificial houseplants to illuminate the dark corners of your home, hide electric switches and internet routers from view, and cover parts of a wall or furniture that are in dire need of repair.


In case you are a little skeptical about decorating with artificial plants, here are some tips that can help you.


ADVICE FOR DECORATION WITH ARTIFICIAL PLANTS

Using artificial plants for home decor is a really great idea for those who do not have enough time for watering, pruning and watching real plants. The key to decorating artificial plants lies in how well they blend in with their surroundings and the rest of the green areas in your home.


Check out these tips for decorating with artificial plants for inspiration:


✔ Buy artificial plants that look real

✔ Place them in natural light

✔ Mix with real greens

✔ Pay attention to the location

✔ Clean them often

✔ Add some real waste

✔ Transplant your plant again


Let's discuss in detail each of these tips for decorating artificial plants.


BUY ARTIFICIAL PLANTS THAT LOOK REAL

Mixing artificial plants with real ones can add more texture to your arrangement.


If you have decided to spice up your home with artificial greenery, be sure to buy artificial plants that look almost real. Placing cheap fake plants around your house will only reduce the value of your overall decor, which is never a good thing.


The best way to do this is to study ordinary houseplants to find out their average size and what they look like. This will help you in buying artificial houseplants that can become real. Although such options are likely to be a little expensive, it is better to invest in quality artificial plants than to buy cheap ones.


PUT THEM IN NATURAL LIGHT

Artificial plants may not need sunlight to thrive, but the best way to present them as real is by placing them on a window sill or any other part of your house that receives the most sunlight. light. Stairs, entrances, balconies, terraces and doors are ideal places for both real and artificial houseplants.


Here are some more tips for decorating your home with plants and greenery that can help.


MIX THEM WITH TRUE GREEN

Artificial plants can help add color to your decor


If you are decorating with artificial plants, try mixing them with real flowers and greenery to add a little texture to the arrangement. Real vines are usually very delicate and do not attract much attention, so pairing them with artificial greenery can add a nice touch to the overall decor of your room.


Also, avoid placing two artificial plants next to each other if they are exactly the same. Because real plants have natural differences and do not look alike, even if they are of the same species, the close proximity of your artificial plants can make them stand out.


PAY ATTENTION TO THEIR LOCATION

Place artificial trees and other tall artificial plants on your porch or patio to liven up the outside of your house. You can also create an artificial plant wall using artificial ivy, which is easily available on the market. In the meantime, large and small artificial plants should be placed in your house in a way that you would place the real ones. This means that they should be placed near windows or somewhere where they have access to sunlight.

Also, if you use a glass or clear vase for your artificial flowers, be sure to fill it with water to give your arrangement a more realistic look.


ADD A LITTLE TRUE PARTICLES

Adding real particles to pots can make artificial plants look realistic.


Another easy tip for decorating with artificial plants is to add real dirt to their pots. Whether you bought a small pot or invested in a large pot to make your artificial plant decoration look elegant and expensive, adding a little dirt (we mean particles of real plants such as dried flowers, leaves, etc.) to their pots will make them the whole arrangement looks quite real.

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REPLACE YOUR PLANT

For those who use artificial plants for home decor, redirecting the arrangement to a new pot or planter can change their whole look. You can even repaint the pots to complement the rest of your decor, or choose a bold planter to add texture to your room.


You can buy pots and planters online, or from nurseries. Old flower pots in your home can also be revived with paint and varnish.


CLEAN THEM FREQUENTLY

Wipe the dust off your plants to make sure they always look clean and fresh.


Artificial houseplants can be as polluted as outdoor ones. To maintain a clean and healthy environment in your home, it is imperative to clean these artificial plants every other day. You can use a clean piece of cloth to remove dust and dirt from artificial leaves and stems to keep the plants looking fresh and bright. As the dust can be more visible on large artificial plants, you can wash them with soapy water and a sponge to get rid of any dirt particles and debris.

Once they are clean, let them air dry or gently wipe the leaves with a clean cloth.

In conclusion, artificial houseplants can be a great addition to your decor, as long as you place them properly and mix them with real greenery.

This puts an end to our guide to the decoration of artificial plants. If you have more tips for decorating with artificial plants, do not hesitate to share them with us.

See also our guide to choosing artificial green walls here.