Artificial house plants are grown in artificial environments by commercial horticulture companies as well as hobbyists, home gardeners, and botanical enthusiasts. They are often used for commercial purposes such as sales displays at nurseries and retail outlets, or simply to generate interest in the gardens of private residences. These plants bring both aesthetic beauty and interesting textures indoors without harming natural plants or animals outside their environment.
Tips on how to select the best artificial house plant
1. Materials
Organic house plants are grown with wood and other materials such as plastic, polystyrene foam, and polyester. Wood and leaves are made of cellulose, which is a natural material. But other materials like plastic and polyester are artificial materials.
The main difference between these two kinds of house plants is their durability. The artificial ones are more durable than the organic ones. This is because they don’t need to be watered or fertilized frequently in order to stay alive for a long time. However, having said that being more durable doesn’t mean that the artificial house plants do not require attention at all.
2. Non-wood materials
They are manufactured from recycled plastic, polystyrene foam, and polyester. These materials make the artificial house plants look like real plants in the garden of outdoor. They are also hard to break due to their strong nature. They are lightweight and easy to handle.
On the other hand, they can easily be damaged or harmed by sunlight or insects that can cause them harm. For this reason, it is important to keep them in the shade when not in use or away from direct sunlight otherwise they may get discolored or fade over time.
3. Size
The best artificial plant can be grown in a small box, or indoors on a desk or shelf. Those are the most common methods of growing them in homes. They can also be suspended from the ceiling or placed next to windows, doors, and other areas in which sunlight is not too strong. The small size of artificial house plants makes it possible to place a number of specimens indoors, which gives them a natural look.
4. Care and maintenance requirements
House plants require very little care. They require no watering and fertilizing. Regular dusting with some dust-free powder is enough to maintain their healthiness while they are basking in the sunshine outdoors. If they are kept indoors, the natural sunlight is enough to keep them healthy. The best artificial house plants are usually identified by the method of growing – organically or not.
5. Placement
It’s very important to choose the right place where they can be placed. The best artificial house plants can be placed on shelves, in hanging pots, or in baskets on tables indoors. Many styles of artificial plants are designed to be suspended from the ceiling or placed on stands as part of décor in households and offices, and can also be used outdoors to add interest to a garden, balcony, or patio area.
