You may have noticed something on social media across posts that feature interior design and home décor. It’s odd that those posts don’t contain a plant. They always do. Somewhere in the room, there’s always an artificial plant. And rightfully so. They look authentic. They’re hand-painted. They’re luxury home décor through and through.
Fake plants are all over home décor social media posts across TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest. They’re trending in a big way because of their dynamic ability to look realistic with none of the responsibility that comes with having a real plant. You don’t need a green thumb. And no one has to know that it’s not a real plant.
Having a real plant is equivalent in some ways to having a pet. They need water, sun, climate, soil, and have all sorts of risks, from bringing in bugs to catching and spreading disease that could eventually cause it to die. With an artificial plant though, it’s easy. You set it up in its planter and that’s it.
From their simplicity to how detailed they look, here is a little more into why artificial plants are trending right now.
They’re Beautiful
Faux plants are pretty, lively, and never look any different. That sort of consistency is a huge benefit. Especially if you’re planning a public gathering or an event, this can be a big help.
Many Varieties
You have hundreds of fake plant types. From trees to flowers and succulents to all sorts of faux greenery, there’s a faux plant out there for every room, every space, and every person.
