Lush, but low maintenance.
While real plants are ideal, there are times when opting for faux plants makes more sense.
For example, if your living space doesnt get enough sunlight for real plants to thrive.
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Or perhaps you travel too often to maintain real plants.
Theres just one problem with fake plants: they often look fake.
However, with proper styling, its possible to trick the eye.
Here are eight hacks to make fake plants look real, according to the pros.
Add Moss
Want to instantly elevate a faux plant?
If its a faux tree, pull off some leaves in sections so the tree has some asymmetry.
A natural tree will never be perfectly even, Johnson explains.
Dont skimp on faux plant quality.
Use Real Dirt
Its harder to tell if something is fake if its mixed with something real.
Adding some life to faux can make a world of difference," says Ashley Macuga ofCollected Interiors.
Don’t Forget to Dust
Dusty leavesare a clear indicator of fake plants.
So be sure to dust your fake plants regularly.
Bethany Adams ofBethany Adams Interiorsalso recommends periodically spraying faux foliage withChrysal Silk spray.
This works best if the plants are in close proximity.
