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I’m Tired of Killing Plants—These Faux Greenery Options Are Here To Save the Day

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“Buy a succulent,” they said. “It’s impossible to kill a succulent,” they said. Well, they truly and wholeheartedly underestimated my stunning lack of a green thumb.

When I bought my first succulent post-college, I was elated. I viewed my tiny, sage green succulent as my first-born child. I gave it a name (Stella). I situated her lovingly in the center of my windowpane. I watered her once a week, per Google’s instructions. As I slowly watched my efforts fail, I switched up her location to an area that provided more sunlight, watered her less, and sang Justin Bieber songs to her while tears flooded my eyes. After she passed, I vowed that I would never fail another plant so miserably again. And so, I began my journey of collecting faux greenery to make my apartment feel alive without wielding the responsibility or the potential to go through more plant-induced heartbreak. 

Houseplants are a great way to liven up your space—and to those of you who can keep living plants happy and thriving, I envy you! But for those of us who don’t have that option, whether it be due to having bad plant luck, protecting your kids/pets, or not wanting to put the effort in, I support you. Here are some faux plant options that are here to save the day:

 

Floor plants:

World Market
Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant
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CB2
Potted Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig
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Artificial Snake Plant
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West Elm
Faux Potted Bird of Paradise Plant Tree
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Artificial Phoenix Palm Plant
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Faux Large Arrowroot
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Faux Monstera Floor Plant
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West Elm
Faux Potted Fiddle Leaf Fig
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Faux Mini Palm Tree
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Faux Eucalyptus Tree
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West Elm
Faux Potted Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant
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Table plants:

CB2
Potted Faux Eucalyptus
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World Market
Faux Aloe
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Target
Artificial Variegated Leaf Arrangement
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CB2
Faux Potted Aloe
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World Market
Faux Snake Plant
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West Elm
Faux Potted Green Fern Plant
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World Market
Faux Calathea Elliptica
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Artificial Eucalyptus Arrangement
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CB2
Faux Potted Burro's Tail
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Artificial Zamioculcas Zamiifolia Plant
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Artificial Travelers Banana Leaf
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Crate & Barrel
Artificial Potted Agave
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Artificial Sparse Branches
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CB2
Potted Faux Succulent
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Artificial Lavender Plant
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Crate & Barrel
Potted Artificial Moss
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Artificial Olive Plant Arrangement
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CB2
Faux Maguey Pick
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Artificial Fern Plant
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CB2
Potted Faux Succulents
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Hanging plants:

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Artificial Lilac Plant in Hanging Basket
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Crate & Barrel
Hanging Succulent Plant
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Artificial Pothos Hanging Bush
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Urban Outfitters
Faux Hanging Vine Garland
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Artificial Hanging String of Pearl Plant
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West Elm
Faux Potted Green Trailing Succulent Plant
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Faux Variegated Hoya Leaf Hanging Plant
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