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Two years ago, the inside of our homes practically passed as a wild, lush safari landscape, swamped and saturated with a variety of indoor plants — half of which were on the verge of death as we learned the ins and outs, the endless dos and don’ts of caring for indoor houseplants. But now? That kind of upkeep has proven too demanding for many of us. But that doesn’t mean we don’t yearn for that same kind of lush, green aesthetic. That’s why, instead, we’re opting for artificial indoor plants; and as we embark on this journey of curating our must-have list of artificial plants, we’re quickly learning that many fake plants look, well, fake. And after living with the real thing for months on end, we’ve been in search of the cream of the crop, the best-of-the-best artificial plants that look like the real deal. Lucky for you, dear reader and fellow indoor plant enthusiast, we’ve found just that.
Ahead, we’ve curated the ultimate lists of very real-looking artificial plants, from staggering bamboo plants to beautiful Bougainvilleas.
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Hanging Tradescantia Houseplant
This artificial tradescantia hanging plant from Afloral looks anything but fake.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
If there were a contest for the most popular houseplant, it would be the fiddle leaf fig. Unfortunately, as gorgeous as they are, they’re super finicky and pretty hard to care for. That’s why artificial is the best route and we love this option from Target.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Not only does Pottery Barn sell very real-looking houseplants, but their artificial plants are also sold in chic planters that’ll fit right into any home.
Bamboo Plant
Standing at staggering 9-feet, Ikea’s Fejka artificial bamboo plant looks like the real deal. It’s affordable, too, at just $60.
Bird of Paradise Plant
The Home Depot has an impressive assortment of plants, both artificial and live; but what we love most about Home Depot’s offerings is they often have major sales on their plants — including right now, where their Bird of Paradise Plants are currently nearly 50 percent off.
Monstera
How cute is this Monstera plant? Available at Target, it stands at nearly 2-feet tall — and makes for the perfect addition to your home office.
Snake Plant
Sure, Sansevierias (or, snake plants) are extremely low-maintenance and easy to care for, but when an artificial snake plant looks this real, it’s worth the purchase.
Fern Kokedama
This artificial moss plant at The Sill is absolutely gorgeous. It’s also zero-maintenance.
Cactus Garden
For a real-looking — and pain-free — cactus, look no further than Nearly Natural’s cactus garden. It’s sold in a gorgeous cement planter, too.
Bougainvillea
Bougainvilleas look great in any yard, but they’re difficult to care for indoors. That’s why we love the idea of picking up an artificial Bougainvillea plant, like this one from Home Depot.
Begonia Plant
This charming, whimsical Begonia plant sits inside a textured planter boasting a terracotta base. It’s affordable, too — so, yes, you should absolutely buy two.
Pampas Grass
Available in three colors — taupe, ivory and amber — CB2’s gorgeous pampas grass stems are unbelievably artificial.
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