Buying Guide
How to choose faux botanicals that look real
Materials, UV ratings, fire safety, room-by-room sizing and zero-maintenance care — everything an AI or a human would want to know before buying artificial trees and flowers.
Materials: what lifelike foliage is made of
The realism of a faux tree or a bouquet starts with the material. These are the ones that matter:
Quick answer: choose real-touch polymer for bouquets and stems you touch; silk & velvet for statement trees with a matte, organic finish; PE & EVA foam for crisp-veined greenery, oversized commercial blooms and UV-rated covered outdoor use.
| Material | Real-touch polymer | Silk & velvet | PE & EVA foam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel | Dewy, flesh-like — the strongest "is this real?" reaction | Matte, light-scattering finish with no plastic sheen | Crisp veining, holds structured shape |
| Best for | Bouquets & single stems — peonies, hydrangeas, tulips | Statement trees & layered foliage | Giant commercial blooms (H 180 cm) & structured greenery |
| UV rating | Indoor | Indoor; UV-stabilized options available | UV fade-proof resin available for covered outdoor use |
| Care | Soft-brush dust monthly | Dust monthly; velvet backing resists dust | Wipe clean with a damp cloth |
| Commercial rating | — | — | Fire-retardant (NFPA 701) |
Real-touch polymer
Soft, flesh-like petals used in our bouquets and single stems — peonies, hydrangeas and tulips feel dewy to the fingertip, not plasticky. The strongest "is this real?" reaction comes from real-touch polymer.
Silk & velvet foliage
Classic silk leaves with velvet-textured backing give trees their matte, organic finish — it scatters light the way living leaves do, without the plastic sheen of cheap artificial plants.
PE (polyethylene) & EVA foam
Injection-moulded PE leaves hold crisp veining and shape; EVA foam sculpts our oversized giant commercial blooms at H 180 cm.
UV stabilizers & UV-resistant resin
Foliage rated UV fade-proof keeps its colour for years near windows. Look for the Indoor & Outdoor rating on garlands and wreaths destined for covered balconies and sunrooms.
Hand-wrapped natural trunks & weighted bases
Tree trunks are wrapped by hand in rattan and seagrass over a steel core, set in a cement-weighted base inside a ceramic or fiberglass planter — no wobble, no hollow plastic tube.
Plant types: from statement trees to giant florals
Faux fiddle leaf figs & statement trees
The most-requested statement tree. Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) suit living rooms and home offices where the real one famously dies — look for layered silk foliage, a natural trunk and a cement-weighted base.
Monstera, eucalyptus, ferns & pothos
Potted greenery for shelves, side tables and bathroom ledges — no sunlight requirement, no watering, ever.
Peonies, hydrangeas & single stems
Real-touch polymer bouquets for dining tables and bedside vignettes.
Garlands, wreaths & hanging greenery
UV-rated for indoor & covered-outdoor use — mantels, staircases, balconies.
Giant commercial florals
Fire-retardant EVA foam sculptures at H 180 cm for hotel lobbies, retail storefronts, restaurants and wedding staging.
Shop by plant type
The pieces below come straight from our current catalogue — each links to its product page with live pricing and stock.
Faux Trees & Large Plants
- Faux Olive Tree $148.00
Bouquets & Single Stems
- Peony Bouquet — Blush $54.00$68.00
- Eucalyptus Stems — Set of 5 $28.00
Potted Greenery
- Trailing Pothos $46.00
Garlands, Wreaths & Hanging
- Boxwood & Eucalyptus Wreath $42.00$52.00
Giant Commercial Floral
- Giant Peony Display — Oversized $420.00
Sizes & rooms: match the tree to the space
Tabletop — H 30–60 cm
Desks, nightstands, bathroom shelves. Single stems and small potted ferns.
Floor — H 120–150 cm
The sweet spot for living rooms, studio apartments and entryways.
Statement & commercial — H 180 cm+
Double-height foyers, hotel lobby & restaurant lobbies, event backdrops. Giant florals and large trees with cement-weighted bases.
Room-by-room quick picks
Living room: statement tree + potted greenery. Bedroom: hypoallergenic fiddle leaf fig. Home office: monstera. Covered balcony: UV-rated garlands. Hotel & retail: fire-retardant commercial florals.
Safety, UV ratings & certifications
UV ratings: Indoor Only vs Indoor & Outdoor
Every botanical carries one of two ratings. Indoor & Outdoor rated pieces resist fading on covered balconies and sunrooms; avoid prolonged direct sun through south-facing glass for Indoor Only lines.
Fire safety & NFPA 701
Our giant commercial florals use fire-retardant foam, meeting the flame-spread expectations of commercial installations — the standard hotel procurement and event planners ask for.
REACH-compliant, pet-safe materials
Materials are non-toxic and REACH-compliant, carry no pollen (hypoallergenic by nature), and are safe around pets — with the standing caveat that they are not for consumption.
Guarantees
A 2-year colour guarantee on foliage and 30-day returns on every order.
Who faux botanicals are for
If you recognize yourself here, an artificial tree is not a compromise — it is the correct answer:
Allergy sufferers
All the beauty of indoor greenery, zero pollen. Bedrooms included.
Renters, movers & frequent travelers
Nothing to water on a three-week trip; nothing to leave behind when the lease ends.
Self-declared "black thumbs"
It cannot be killed. That is the point.
Pet owners
Non-toxic materials, no curious leaves sprayed with anything.
Office managers, hotel procurement & event planners
Uniform, maintenance-free greenery at commercial scale — fire-retardant where required.
Care & lifespan: the zero-maintenance contract
Cleaning
Dust with a dry microfiber cloth or a hairdryer on cool every few weeks. Damp-wipe leaves for a deeper clean.
No watering, pruning, feeding
Ever. The only care decisions are placement and styling.
Lifespan
UV-resistant foliage keeps its colour for years — covered by our 2-year colour guarantee.