The indoor plant has become a must-have in households over recent years, for good reason – they breathe life and charm into any interior.

However, for those who aren’t too keen on them, or like myself, simply struggle at keeping them alive, indoor plants may seem like nothing more than a nuisance. This is where the artificial house plant comes in! Faux house plants are perfect for any household. We’ve put together four reasons why you should consider faux plants for your home.

Easy Up Keep

As their name suggests, artificial plants are not real and therefore don’t need the care and maintenance potted plants would. Your faux plant doesn’t have to consistently get enough sunlight or be watered regularly. Most only require a brief dust of their leaves with a soft microfibre cloth every so often to keep them looking their best. Their low maintenance is ideal for those who aren’t too experienced with taking care of plants. They are also a great option for those who are often on-the-go or busy, whether that be travelling long hours to work, or taking care of your kids. An artificial plant guarantees natural beauty in your interior, but with much less hassle.

Pet-Friendly 

Potted plants can pose many problems for pet owners. You may find your pets are taken with munching on the leaves of your real indoor plants whenever they can. Certain species of plants can cause serious harm to your pet should they ingest them. 

Similarly, the beautiful rubber tree plants are also known to be poisonous to pets. With an artificial substitute, you can still enjoy the beauty of plants while keeping your four legged friends much safer. With faux plants, your fur babies won’t be as eager to bite into them, also keeping the plant in perfect condition for much longer.

Perfect throughout the seasons

Potted plants and flowers are easily affected by weather changes. Whether it’s wilted petals, falling leaves, or faded colour, the seasons can have dramatic changes on the appearance of your indoor plants. 

Your artificial plants won’t suffer from the same problem as they aren’t impacted by weather changes. They can be placed in any corner of your living space without you having to worry about the natural conditions that may affect them. They are much more likely to remain in the high quality condition they were bought in for a much longer time.

Avoid those allergies

If you’re like me, you may be sensitive to many types of plants and flowers, or maybe you have a loved one at home who is. Pollen is a huge trigger for allergies, and can disrupt the health and wellbeing for many. For those who suffer from allergies, having plants in the home may have never crossed their mind, let alone be an option for décor.

With artificial plants, the anxiety of triggering allergies won’t be an issue that will cross your mind. There are a limitless amount of faux plant substitutes that those with allergies wouldn’t be able to usually own, from roses to peonies.

Your Home will Flourish 

Artificial plants have plenty to offer your home. Like their real counterparts, they are the perfect piece to add a touch of the beauty the outdoors has to offer, straight to your home. If you can’t get enough of your plants, you may want to even cluster your collection of faux and real plants together. This creates an arrangement that requires less maintenance and provides more authenticity and variety to your plants, giving you the best of both worlds.

Source from: https://www.zanui.com.au/blog/4-reasons-need-faux-plants-home/