Is Artificial Plants Good for Home?

If you're interested in a green aesthetic both indoors and out, artificial plants have a lot to offer. Due to advances in design and finishes, it is often difficult to tell the difference between artificial and real plants today. Therefore, there is no compromise in terms of look and feel, which provides more options for greenery and plants. If you're looking to bring the benefits of plants into your surroundings, there are five key benefits to artificial selection.

1. A more cost-effective approach

Real plants inevitably come with greater costs. Some may be cheaper to buy up front, but require ongoing maintenance and always come with a price tag. Real plants will die, need replacing, and may require larger and larger pots as they grow. Additionally, the actual plants may arrive as seedlings, taking several years to reach their full height before producing the effects you desire. There is only an upfront cost when the artificial plants are fully grown.

2. Greatly reduce maintenance work

In addition to the ongoing care that real plants require (pruning, watering, fertilizing, etc.), plants may also need to be moved to ensure adequate sunlight, water, or drainage. Temperature changes can cause problems and you may need experts to care for your plants on a regular basis. Artificial plants are very different - if your products are of poor quality, then you may need to move them occasionally to prevent fading, but otherwise, if the leaves start to collect dust, they really only need an occasional wipe down.

3. Get what you want

If you don't have the right environment or space to grow the plants you're looking for, you may find that your options for true greenery are severely limited. For example, tropical flowers may need sunlight or a humid atmosphere that you can't provide. Not so with artificial plants – you can create the aesthetic you want without any limitations. Plus, with such a wide range of artificial plants available today, you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to choosing.

4. Enjoy health benefits

Real plants often do provide filtration when it comes to the air we breathe, whereas artificial plants do not. However, studies have found that artificial plants do work when it comes to health benefits such as improving mood and morale, increasing productivity and concentration.

5. Avoid allergy problems

Real plants can be the source of many problems for humans sharing the same space. For example, they may trigger allergies or even poisoning if children or pets come into contact with or eat them. Artificial plants don’t present any of these issues, and there’s no need to worry about the source of pollen allergies.

There are some clear benefits to choosing artificial plants. From variety to cost-effectiveness, they win every time.