How to Style Your Artificial Plants: From Packaging to Perfect Placement 

Artificial plants are a simple way to add greenery to your home or garden without watering, pruning or upkeep of real plants. Whether you have chosen a statement tree, hanging greenery, potted flowers, or small decorative stems, a little styling can make them look natural and beautifully finished. 

Before placing your artificial plants around your space it is worth taking a few minutes to unpack, shape, pot and position them properly. 

What will you need?

To style your plants, you may need: 

➡️ Your artificial plant or flowers

➡️ A decorative pot, planter, basket or vase

➡️ Tissue paper, cardboard, newspaper or packing filler

➡️ Decorative stones, bark, moss, gravel or soil-effect topping 

➡️ Scissors or wire cutters, if stems need trimming 

➡️ Gardening gloves, especially for longer or wired plants

➡️ A soft cloth or duster 

➡️ Optional: Floral foam, sand or stones to help weigh the pot down

➡️ Optional: Cable ties or garden wire for securing outdoor displays 

 

 

Step 1:

Remove the plant from the packaging 📦

Carefully take your artificial plant out of its box or wrapping. Avoid pulling too hard on the leaves, stems or flowers as they may be wired or attached in sections. 

Once removed, check for any protective packaging around the base, branches, or flower heads. Gently remove all plastic, paper or ties. 

Your plant may look a little flat or compressed at first. This is completely normal after being packed for delivery. 

 

Step 2:

Fluff and shape the leaves 🍃

Artificial plants often need shaping before they look their best. Start from the base and work your way upwards, gently bending branches, leaves and stems into a more natural position. For artificial trees, spread the branches out in different directions rather than keeping them perfectly symmetrical. Real plants grow unevenly, so a slightly relaxed shape usually looks more realistic. For artificial flowers, separate the stems, lift the flower heads, and angle some blooms slightly to the side. This gives the arrangement more depth and movement. 

Step 3:

Choose the right pot or planter 🪴

Many artificial plants come in a smaller starter pot which is designed to be placed inside a decorative container. Choosing the right pot can completely transform the look of your plant. For a modern home, try a simple ceramic, stone or metal planter. For a softer natural look, baskets, terracotta pots or wooden planters work beautifully. 

For outdoor spaces, choose weather-resistant pots that suit your patio, balcony, entrance or garden design. Make sure the pot is wide and heavy enough to support the plant, especially if it is tall or placed outside where it may catch the wind. 

Step 4:

Secure the plant in place 🔒

Place the artificial plant inside your chosen pot and check the heights. If it sits too low, raise it using scrunched paper, cardboard (if indoors), floral foam or an upturned smaller pot inside the planter. Once you are happy with the height, secure the plant so it does not wobble. You can use stones, sand, floral foam or packing material around the base to hold it steady. For outdoor artificial plants, adding weight to the bottom of the pot is especially useful. 

Step 5:

Add a realistic finishing touch 🪨

To make your artificial plant look more natural, cover the base with a decorative topping. Moss, bark, gravel, pebbles, slate chips, or a soil-effect filler can all help hide the starter pot and create a more realistic finish. This small detail makes a big difference, especially for larger plants and indoor trees. 

Step 6:

Decide where to place your plants 🏡

Artificial plants are incredibly versatile because they do not need sunlight or watering. This means you can use them in placed where real plants might struggle. In the home, they work well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, kitchens and offices. A tall artificial plant can brighten an empty corner while smaller plants look lovely on shelves, sideboards, windowsills and coffee tables. In the garden, artificial plants can add colour and greenery to patios, balconies, doorways, pergolas, fences and seating areas. They are also ideal for low-maintenance displays in pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes. 

Step 7:

Think about balance and style 🪴

When placing your artificial plants, consider the size of the space. A large plant can make a more natural feature in an empty corner while smaller plants are better suited to shelves, tables and grouped displays. Try mixing different heights, textures, and shades of green for a more natural look. For example, pair a tall leaf plant with trailing greenery or smaller potted plants near by. 

Step 8:

Keep them looking fresh 😀

Artificial plants are low maintenance, but they still benefit from occasional care. Dust the leaves regularly, with a soft cloth or duster. For outdoor plants, wipe down from time to time to remove dirt, pollen or rain marks. If any leaves or stems move out of place, simply reshape them with your hands. 

Final thoughts 💭

Artificial plants are a quick and easy way to bring greenery into your garden or home. By taking the time to unpack them, shape them naturally, choose the right pot and place them thoughtfully, you can create a beautiful display that looks stylish all year around. 

Artificial plant featured in this blog is our Artificial Bougainvillea (60cm). This can be found here - https://evergreenery.co.uk/products/bougainvillea-tree-fuchsia-uv-protected-60cm-90cm-120cm