Tropical plants bring lively and refreshing vibes. From structured greens to bright floral arrangements, faux tropical plants deliver color, texture, and warmth without the upkeep of real plants.
Modern artificial plants now mimic the soft petals of orchids, the glossy leaves of palms, and the sculptural elegance of tropical foliage with remarkable detail. While tropical plants and flowers need constant attention to temperature, watering, misting, fertilizing and pruning, artificial tropical plants are a breeze.
With so many faux tropical plants and flowers to choose from, we’ve compared the most popular.
The Best Tall Tropical Plants
Tall artificial tropical plants create height and dimension. These plants help to soften blank corners and accentuate open layouts. Not to be confused with stems, tall tropical plants are often trees or full-sized plants, fully potted and ready to be placed in and around your home.
The Artificial Fern Potted Floor Plant brings a gentle, cozy feel with its long, arching fronds. It fits beautifully in sunrooms, living rooms, or near entryways for an earthy and approachable first impression.
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance statement piece, the Yucca Plant has upright spiky leaves that offer structure and a contemporary feel. Standing tall, it’s a sure statement piece for your living area.
Tall Plants For Outdoors
When decorating outside spaces, ZZ plants and snake plants are excellent choices. Both are fairly tall and suitable for outdoors with UV protection.
The UV Resistant Indoor/Outdoor Potted ZZ Plant features glossy leaves that stack neatly along upright stems. This plant’s slim footprint allows it to fit beside furniture or under windows, giving a polished look to otherwise forgotten spaces.
The UV Treated Outdoor Fake Potted Snake Plant has sturdy, upright pieces, known for its architectural style. Its weather-resistant build makes it ideal for high-traffic areas of the home. Snake plants are very popular for modern decor styles.
The Best Large Tropical Plants
Large artificial tropical plants are perfect for creating lush, vibrant focal points. These pieces don’t just blend in, they fill a space with color and energy. These may be fairly tall, but they’re especially full and able to define your space rather than simply complement it.
The Tropical Anthurium Fake Flower Bundle in White offers three sculptural flowers with bold leaves, bringing a modern tropical vibe to dining areas or large shelves. Pair it with neutral decor to let the unique flower shape take center stage.
With a stunning show of vibrancy, the Red Artificial Bromeliad Tropical Plant is sure to stand out. This flower’s full width is very wide, calling for its very own exotic display area to brighten entryways and coffee tables.
Large Plants for Outdoor Spaces
Whether you have a blank side to your house, a fence in need of reliable cover, or an area of your garden bed that just doesn’t seem to grow, large tropical plants are excellent to tie these spaces together.
The UV Treated Pothos Indoor/Outdoor Natural Touch Hanging Plant brings a trailing and full element to outside decor. This hanging pothos mimics natural vines with soft-touch leaves that cascade beautifully over shelves, planters, or balcony railings.
For ground coverage, the UV Resistant Artificial Outdoor Yucca Plant fits right into your garden beds. With a sizable height and width, this artificial plant provides a bold silhouette. It's a favorite for modern and bohemian spaces alike.
For a stunning flower display, the UV Treated Bougainvillea Hanging Bush offers bright fuchsia flowers and rich green leaves. Bring life to your window sills, planters and bare garden beds effortlessly for the spring and enjoy these lively tropical faux flowers year-round.
Tropical Plant Arrangements
If you prefer something artful and ready to display, tropical plant arrangements offer curated elegance with no need for styling. Orchids are among the most popular tropical plants to choose for faux arrangements, and they come in a stunning variety.
When choosing your faux orchids, the simplest and most elegant choice is through pre-made arrangements, but you could also select your favorite orchid stems to create your own orchid arrangements.
Orchid Arrangements
The Potted Faux White Orchid Arrangement is the epitome of refinement, with cascading phalaenopsis blooms and a minimalist white pot. This piece works beautifully in bathrooms, bedrooms, or anywhere you want a serene, spa-like touch.
For something more vivid, the Faux Tropical Bird of Paradise Arrangement in Glass Vase delivers exotic color and movement. Its striking orange blooms and wide leaves provide a strong visual anchor on tables, kitchen counters, or console areas.
If texture and softness is your goal, the Antique Mauve Fake Pincushion Protea Flower Bush offers rich tones and a sculptural form. It’s a standout on coffee tables or in reading nooks where you want an artful floral moment.
How to Style Orchid Arrangements?
1. Start by selecting your orchid stems, whether you choose a full case of white orchids, bird of paradise flowers, dancing orchids, or anthurium stems.
2. Select your floral vase or container. While vases are the simplest to style, compote bowls are a popular choice for low and wide displays. Compote bowls help create a lush, garden-style centerpiece.
3. To visualize your arrangement, follow the rule of three, which means focus on odd numbers by using three separate flowers, three distinct colors, or three varying heights. You can also apply this rule in groups of five or seven and capture the same principle for focal points.
Tips:
- Consider using floral hairpins, also called flower frogs, to help support your arrangement.
- Filler flowers, stems or moss can help fill the base of your arrangement, especially when creating your arrangement in a compote bowl.
- Place your arrangement in a low-traffic, low-light area to maintain its longevity in your home.
Styling with Tropical Plants
Choosing between tall plants, large tropical pieces, or styled arrangements depends on the space and atmosphere you want to create. Tropical plants fit harmoniously into many home styles.
Modern & Minimalist
If your home leans modern or minimalist, go with structural pieces like the snake plant, ZZ plant, or yucca. These artificial plants are less busy than other choices and fit well with a no-fuss, more masculine atmosphere.
Eclectic & Bohemian
For eclectic or bohemian interiors, protea bushes and hanging pothos add whimsy and texture. These artificial plants bring movement and personality to your interior decor.
Relaxation & Elegance
When you’re styling a space for entertaining or relaxation, elegant arrangements like orchids or bird of paradise instantly elevate the ambiance. Orchids are especially impressive when placed central to a room.
Effortless Tropical Decor
The beauty of faux tropical plants lies in their flexibility. They offer consistent greenery and floral beauty year-round. Thanks to hyper-realistic materials and carefully crafted designs, you can enjoy the lush look of the tropics no matter where you live. For more inspiration, take a closer look at our full Orchids & Tropical Flowers Collection with many colorful flower stems, plants and arrangements to choose from.
