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4 Best Fake Plants That Get Artificial Greenery Right

If you're lucky enough to have a green thumb, there's nothing for you to see here. For all else, keep reading: these best faux plants are designer-selected and will make your home come to life, no watering required. See why they're so great and get excited about the possibilities of adding a touch of nature to your indoors (yes, such a thing is not only possible, but easy, fun and beautiful, too)!

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1. Palm Tree

Best Features: - lifelike potted plant for at-home greenery - artificial plant looks nearly natural

Size: 32"W x 32"D x 46"H

Green Goodness: "The subtle bends here add realistic properties you won't find in cheaper designs. The fronds drape over just so, that it looks almost indistinguishable from island tropical palms." - Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Looks great in planter. Adds a fresh look to any room." - WMarshall

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Best Fake Plant for Modern Interior

2. White Dula

Best Features: - high-quality Monstera faux plant with a real plant look - exotic houseplant vibes at home

Size: 9"W x 22"D x 59"H

Green Goodness: "For a different spin on bringing nature indoors, I love this haute, against-the-grain look. The dried-look elements fit great in desert homes."- Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Love how large and sturdy they are. Great accent pieces!!!" - MKSl

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Best Fake Plant for Contemporary Interior

3. Boxwood Hedge

Best Feature: - alternative to artificial tree

Size: 9"W x 22"D x 59"H

Green Goodness: "This hedge-style faux green adds a whimsical touch to homes and also makes a naturally serene backdrop. It's a little pricey, but you pay for what you get. The dense leaves and the subtle shine make this superior quality."- Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Perfect for a divider at the beach. Way to give us both privacy." - Oceanfront

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Best Fake Plant for Boho Interior

4. Monstera Tree

Best Feature: - versatile style

Size: 9"W x 22"D x 59"H

Green Goodness: "This is made of plastic, not silk, and thankfully so. The firmness you get with this material, and the perfect amount of shine, beats out even higher-priced items for a realistic feel. Go with this faux monstera plant to get in with the monstera hype — the leaves can be, and should be, incorporated everywhere you can in your home!"- Brynna Evans, LS Designer

Featured Review: "It adds an exotic tropical look to a corner of our living room." - Leanna B

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