Artificial plants still carry an outdated image: cheap, soulless, fake. Yet high-quality alternatives have been available on the market for years. Take, for example, Flora World’s modern and high-end artificial plants: they combine lifelike realism, a luxurious look and ease of maintenance, both indoors and outdoors. This is enabling designers to discover new possibilities for stylish, green projects. Together with Flora World, we’re taking a closer look at the five most persistent preconceptions.
“Artificial plants look fake”
The shiny plastic of yesteryear is long gone. Flora World uses high-quality materials such as artificial silk and polyester, featuring textured surfaces, subtle colour gradients and botanically accurate shapes. The result? Plants that are absolutely lifelike.
“They fade”
Flora World has developed UV-resistant models specifically for outdoor use. They retain their colour and shape for years on patios and balconies. They withstand sunlight and the elements, and ensure a luxurious, always well-maintained appearance. Even in winter or in the most challenging locations.
“They’re dusty and unhygienic”
Dust also accumulates on your natural plants, furniture and works of art. Wiping them down with a cloth is enough. What’s more, with artificial plants you don’t have to worry about yellowing leaves, damp soil or fungus gnats. Particularly in places where real plants are vulnerable, such as in dark corners, high-quality artificial plants from Flora World offer a consistent, hygienic solution.
“They lack the soul of a real plant”
It’s true that artificial plants don’t grow. They don’t produce oxygen and have no air-purifying or humidity-regulating functions. But they do bring tranquillity, atmosphere and greenery to spaces where real plants struggle. Think of offices or rooms without natural light, or indoor gardens where light and water are scarce. These spaces benefit from stable, luxurious greenery that always looks perfect without any maintenance.
“They’re bad for the environment”
High-quality artificial plants last a decade or more, without water, fertilisers or weekly maintenance. Real plants require transport – often from tropical regions – intensive cultivation and replacement when they die. Flora World breaks this cycle: sustainability combined with luxury and long-lasting aesthetics, even in outdoor settings.
About NOA:
NOA outdoor living is an experience park for outdoor design in Kruisem. In the theme gardens, you can find inspiration to decorate your garden. These gardens combine architecture, landscape, and interior, and welcome architects, landscape architects, designers, and contractors as well as private prospects. In this inspiration park, you will find luxurious garden furniture and designs by more than 25 high-end partners, who are happy to advise you as you bring your dream garden to life. Moreover, the park is the perfect professional networking location; the conference rooms, covered patio, spacious showroom, and plaza of NOA outdoor living are the ideal setting for your conference, product presentation, or product launch.
