Making the move from real life to artificial fiddle leaf plants - a winning choice
, by Alicia Woods, 5 min reading time
Why making the move to artificial fiddle leaf plants is a winning choice.
Interior designers and indoor plant enthusiasts go wild for dramatic-looking large healthy fiddle leaf fig plants. The large glossy leaves and sculpture-like shape are a favourite for many. However, the real-life fiddle leaf plant has a notorious reputation for being extremely needy.
Real-life plants are of course beautiful, that is why we take such inspiration from their unique features when recreating their beauty as artificial plants. As one of our best-selling indoor plant varieties, we discuss why the artificial fiddle leaf fig plant can be a wise move when looking to add this beauty to your home.
How hard is it to care for a fiddle leaf fig plant?
A tropical plant that is native to rainforests in West Africa, the environmental conditions that need to be recreated for the perfect growing conditions for a real-life fiddle leaf fig tree can be hard to replicate in a normal Australian home.
Too much direct sunlight is not an option for these beauties, they require bright, filtered light. Lack of bright filtered light can cause leaves to wilt and drop, therefore getting the position right for a real-life fiddle leaf to thrive can be tricky.
Getting the balance right when watering can be a task in itself, as the weather changes and your home's indoor climate changes each season, the water levels need to be altered. Overwatering can cause the plant to rot, whereas, with not enough water, your plant can be in trouble.
As real-life fiddle leaf fig plants can be quite an investment, the care required to keep them looking fabulous can be a weight on your shoulders, with weekly upkeep and attention required the investment in money and time should be a consideration before purchasing.
The solution to great fiddle leaf fig plants without all the care, is artificial.
To enjoy the aesthetics of such a great-looking plant specimen that is seen in many stylish interiors without the high level of maintenance, the choice is really making the move to include an artificial fiddle leaf fig in your space rather than the real variety
The advantages of artificial indoor plants make them a practical and appealing choice for use in many interiors. The benefits include:
- No specific sunlight requirements
- No watering needs
- Guaranteed longevity
- Durability
- Consistent great looks year-round
Utilising artificial plants within your home can be a considered choice that leaves you with plants that become a worthwhile investment. With the initial cost being diminished by time-saving on maintenance, people are choosing high-quality, lifelike artificial plants over the real deal time and time again.
The realistic looks premium artificial plants bring to homes help to create a natural, green environment that often goes unnoticed as being artificial at all, but comes with many positives for families that can include:
- Creating less mess and attracting no insects
- Allergy sufferers report fewer symptoms
- Almost zero maintenance
- Portability - relocate easily
The artificial fiddle leaf fig makes a great choice for those that are away from home often. With no watering and light requirements, your artificial plants stay looking great throughout every season.
What maintenance does my artificial fiddle leaf fig plant require?
Artificial plants need only minimal maintenance to remain looking great year-round.
Like any house plant, artificial plants do need to be dusted a few times a year. Just a light dusting or wipe with a damp cloth will do the trick, helping your artificial house plants look great for years.
Styling your indoor fiddle leaf fig plant.
To keep your interior style looking fresh, your artificial plants can be easily relocated to new areas of the home for an updated style anytime you like, without the need to consider environmental factors such as sunlight or the placement of heating vents.
Large variety of indoor plants such as the fiddle leaf fig plant can look great in open-plan areas, large foyers and high-ceiling rooms. Their large, lush, tropical-looking leaves are quite sculptural in look. Although a fiddle leaf fig plant can look amazing paired with other plant varieties they are stunning on their own.
With many sizes available, you can confidently choose a plant size to suit your space as being artificial there is no need to account for fresh growth. You are guaranteed your artificial indoor plants are not going to outgrow their space!
Styling your fiddle leaf fig plant with a beautiful pot or rattan basket is a simple way to create an elegant pairing for your indoor plant. Often the beauty of the fiddle leaf fig plant is styled within a pot or basket, simply placed on a sideboard or table, or even the floor of a home. With no mess or environmental factors to worry about, there is much less to consider when placing your artificial plants compared to real ones.
When you don’t have a green thumb or a location that may not be the best for thriving real plants, or just dislike upkeep but love the look of this beautiful plant, choose artificial for your home and enjoy the look, without the fuss.