How do we feel about fake plants?

[rosiebear]

I have a terrible track record with plants but I also have a spot in my home where some nice big plants would look great.

Are fakes tacky? Dated?

If you have recommendations for nice ones, please let me know!

[starburst604]

I have a fake fig leaf plant and get compliments all the time on it. I got it from Wayfair.

[calamity]

Just make sure you dust it every now and then and I'm sure no one will ever notice

[glitzy07]

I have no clue if they're tacky or whatever, but I can't keep real plants alive so I have two fake plants in my house. I say do what makes you happy and fill the spot!

[keweenawlove]

I have a few and they make me happy so that's all I care about. There's definitely a range of quality and I can't tell the difference with the higher quality ones.

[momin2013]

I think they’re fine! I had a couple of spots I wanted to add a fake tree but the ones I liked ended up being super pricey so I never got any 🤷‍♀️ I think the key is to pay a bit more if necessary to get good quality ones.

[dexteroni]

I have a couple small fake plants in dark corners. I just look for good fakes that don’t look plastic-y. I have two from Target and one is actually from Aldi. I’d avoid anything with flowers because I feel like those are easier to spot as fakes.

[nicolewi]

They have been totally coming back in style, and they look way better than they used to look. I don’t have any problem with them as long as it’s not excessive! No fake jungles!

[wise_rita]

We feel you do you and to hell with the haters.

[gummybear]

I feel great about them bc I kill everything. IDGAF if they are tacky!

[flygirl]

My friend has 3-4 in her house and I didn’t even know they were fake so I’d say go for it! (They’ve really improved the quality of them in the last few years)

[Gato]

My BFF gay male friend is hopeless with plants but has several large, fake ones in his fabulously-decorated home, so I’m thinking they’re not considered tacky at all.

[sonrisa]

Apr 6, 2023 10:07:55 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

We feel you do you and to hell with the haters.

Yes. If you want one, it's your house

I don't have fake plants. (To me, it makes about as much sense as a plastic pet or a very realistic baby doll. Keeping it alive and watching it grow is half the point *for me*)

But I'm sure I have things you wouldn't choose. 

Just don't get hung up on whether it always passes for real, lol.

I don't mind a fake plant in someone else's home. I do find it strange if they actively pretend it's alive. The hostess of my bridal shower went on and on about how amazing it was her orchid "just happens to be in bloom right now." The "plant" was pretty, and was great both in person and in the photos. But it wasn't "blooming."  It was super awkward. lol.

[wildrice]

I have several fake succulents that I think look really realistic - I've actually had people compliment them, lol. I kept killing the ones I'd buy so they have been a good alternative.

I have varying luck with other plants (I killed two snake plants so... mostly bad luck, lol) so I may have to consider going the fake route in the future. I love the look of plants but they aren't so cute when they are all half dead.

[moreace01]

I'm all for it. I have pets so that limits the plants I can have, plus the monster chews on everything (fake plants too, sometimes...sigh...). And we have limited light so, it's just not worth it. 

I spent a bit on this one but think it was worth every penny:

[cheeseplease]

I love both faux and live. Faux for indoors though. I have plenty of green outside my windows that I don't have to worry too much about watering.

[k3am]

Someone gifted my sister a plant years ago when they moved and couldn't take it with her. She's a notorious plant killer and was amazed that she managed to keep it alive. It was two years before that friend came back to visit and let her know it was fake. So I'd say.. quality fake plants are out there. We have some smaller fake succulents from Crate & Barrel that I love. I also have some not so quality fake succulents from Amazon that are definitely not nearly as realistic.

[RockNVoll]

Apr 6, 2023 11:14:05 GMT -5 k3am said:

Someone gifted my sister a plant years ago when they moved and couldn't take it with her. She's a notorious plant killer and was amazed that she managed to keep it alive. It was two years before that friend came back to visit and let her know it was fake. So I'd say.. quality fake plants are out there. We have some smaller fake succulents from Crate & Barrel that I love. I also have some not so quality fake succulents from Amazon that are definitely not nearly as realistic.

I'm so confused. Was she watering this fake plant for two years?!

[k3am]

RockNVoll, yep. Religiously watered it every few days until she found out. I can't help but chuckle every time I think about it. My sister.. the SMART one.. watering a fake plant. I die.

[cleo29]

I tend to kill plants, so I am a fan of a good fake plant.

[fivechickens]

I like them and have one. I hate how expensive they can be.

[spindle92]

Apr 6, 2023 11:26:17 GMT -5 k3am said:

RockNVoll , yep. Religiously watered it every few days until she found out. I can't help but chuckle every time I think about it. My sister.. the SMART one.. watering a fake plant. I die.

I am howling from laughter at this!

[momin2013]

Apr 6, 2023 11:26:17 GMT -5 k3am said:

RockNVoll, yep. Religiously watered it every few days until she found out. I can't help but chuckle every time I think about it. My sister.. the SMART one.. watering a fake plant. I die.

Ok, THAT literally made me laugh out loud.

[jane6672]

Apr 6, 2023 11:26:17 GMT -5 k3am said:

RockNVoll, yep. Religiously watered it every few days until she found out. I can't help but chuckle every time I think about it. My sister.. the SMART one.. watering a fake plant. I die.

She never noticed it didn’t grow or change??
Hahaha

[meanie]

There are some really nice ones, but I just know they would be dust collectors in my house.

That said, my live plants get dusty too! I can definitely see the appeal of you have a spot that doesn't get any light.

[janegold]

I’m very picky about my fake plants but I am a fan of really good, hyper realistic looking ones.

[sonrisa]

Apr 6, 2023 12:45:09 GMT -5 jane6672 said:

Apr 6, 2023 11:26:17 GMT -5 k3am said:

RockNVoll , yep. Religiously watered it every few days until she found out. I can't help but chuckle every time I think about it. My sister.. the SMART one.. watering a fake plant. I die.

She never noticed it didn’t grow or change??
Hahaha

Some can take this as evidence the plant was hyperrealistic. I take is as an explanation for why she killed every other plant she owned. She literally can't tell what a plant is, even when up close/touching/watering it for a year.

lol. 

[penguingrrl]

Apr 6, 2023 12:45:09 GMT -5 jane6672 said:

Apr 6, 2023 11:26:17 GMT -5 k3am said:

RockNVoll , yep. Religiously watered it every few days until she found out. I can't help but chuckle every time I think about it. My sister.. the SMART one.. watering a fake plant. I die.

She never noticed it didn’t grow or change??
Hahaha

Not gonna lie, all I would notice is that it hadn’t died yet and I would be very proud of that lol! Pretty sure I could even manage to somehow kill a fake plant…

[expectantsteelerfan]

Apr 6, 2023 14:35:30 GMT -5 penguingrrl said:

Apr 6, 2023 12:45:09 GMT -5 jane6672 said:

She never noticed it didn’t grow or change??
Hahaha

Not gonna lie, all I would notice is that it hadn’t died yet and I would be very proud of that lol! Pretty sure I could even manage to somehow kill a fake plant…

I like to think I would totally notice if it wasn't in real dirt or wasn't absorbing water.  I totally wouldn't notice if the plant was fake or real though.  I kill everything, even succulents and outdoor plants that are supposed to be no maintenance.  

[brooklyn]

Where is everyone getting their fake trees that look real? I’d love a big potted one for my living room.