Artificial Plants & Flowers

Artificial Plants & Stems

Artificial plants are moulded and coloured to mimic real foliage, so you get the look of greenery without watering, pruning or worrying about sunlight. Adairs' range spans small potted succulents and stems through to large trees and hanging ferns, in materials designed to hold their colour and shape indoors or in a sheltered outdoor spot. A well-made artificial plant typically lasts 3 to 5 years before the leaves need dusting off for good or replacing, far longer than a bunch of fresh-cut flowers.

How to Choose Artificial Plants & Stems

Match Plant Type to the Room

Leafy ferns and houseplants like monstera or fig suit a living room or reading nook that needs greenery without the upkeep. Larger outdoor-style plants like yuca, bamboo or heneken work well in shaded courtyards or decks where real plants struggle to get enough light. Succulents are the lowest-maintenance option for a bathroom shelf or kitchen windowsill, since they look realistic no matter where you place them.

Choose Size for the Space, Not Just the Look

A large tree makes sense as a floor-standing statement in a corner with room to spare. A small potted plant or stem suits a shelf, desk or side table without crowding it. Hanging ferns need a suspension point rather than floor or shelf space, so check you have somewhere to hang them before buying.

Real vs Artificial: When Faux Makes More Sense

Artificial plants make sense in low-light rooms where real plants would struggle to survive, and for anyone who wants consistent greenery without a watering routine. They're also a practical choice if pollen from fresh flowers causes discomfort, since faux flowers give the same look without the allergen.

Best Artificial Plants & Stems For

Best for allergy sufferers: faux flowers. Faux blooms give you the look of a fresh bouquet without the pollen that can trigger allergies, and they never wilt or need replacing week to week.

 Best for low-light rooms: artificial plants generally. Since there's no need for sunlight, artificial plants work in hallways, bathrooms or corners where a real plant would slowly decline.

Best for a statement floor piece: large artificial trees. A fiddle fig, olive tree or palm at floor height fills an empty corner and reads as a real focal point from across the room. 

Best for shelves and desks: small potted succulents and ferns. Compact and low-maintenance, these suit tight surfaces where a larger plant wouldn't fit.

Plant Type Comparison