Artificial Plants: All the Sub-Categories You Should Know About

The only sure way to make sales is stocking variety. The same goes for artificial plants. There are various categories of these fake flowers and plants that you may want to choose from. Here is an overview of the most popular categories.

Last Updated: 5th, Oct,  2025 | Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Artificial Trees

The artificial trees must be realistic, natural-looking, durable, and cost-effective.

Many manufacturers use plastic materials which are more of cheap quality. Plastic can easily be broken, cracked, and can never look realistic. We use polyethylene material, which can withstand even the most challenging weather conditions.

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— Popular Trees

Although artificial tree varieties are endless, there are popular ones among them. They include:

      • Ficus Trees

      • Bonsai Trees

      • Bamboo Trees

      • Flowering Trees

      • Preserved Trees

      • Christmas Trees

      • Outdoor Palm Trees
      • Olive Trees

    — Popular Outdoor Palm Trees

    These artificial palm trees for outside are manufactured from PE, and the trunk is individually wired to one another. This requires less stripping than other artificial plants, which makes they are easy to assemble. They include:

        • Areca Palm Trees, 

        • Kentia Palm Trees 

        • Phoenix Palms 

        • Coconut Palms

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      — Silk Tree Inventory

      Silk trees include:

          • Orange Trees

          • Lemon Trees

          • Willow Trees

          • Maple Trees

          • Ming Aralia Trees

        They come in an assortment of multi-colored silk trees, as well as single-colored ones. The silk trees are of the best quality and are excellent trees for interior decoration. 

        Topiary Trees

        It would be best to find topiaries created with utmost precision, which makes them have clean geometric lines that will amaze any onlooker. There are various sizes for both indoor and outdoor use, so your customers can find the best option regardless of whether they want to place the topiaries indoors or outdoors.

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        — Different Shapes of Topiary Trees

        Topiary designs vary in shape and size. The topiary design can be as small as a few feet tall or as big as a 6-footer with cascading layers. They include:

            • Ball Topiary

            • Spiral Topiary

            • Cone Topiary

            • Tabletop Topiary

            • Hedges

          — Various Styles of Topiary Trees

          There are different styles and sizes so that there is always an option perfect for any need or preference. They include:

              • Boxwood Topiary

              • Cedar Topiary

              • Cypress Topiary

              • Preserved Topiary

              • Rosemary Topiary

              • Tea Leaf Topiary

              • Topiary Animals

            There are also provide preserved topiary. Preserved topiary is the perfect option for those who want a garden that will never die. Preserved topiary is prepared by freeze-drying and alcohol preservation.

            How Do People Distinguish Artificial Plants?

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            As a retailer, you must provide a wide variety of products. You must know what the client wants before they walk into your shop. Every customer will come in with a different need, so it is vital to have artificial plants of all kinds.

            — By Use

            As a retailer, you can choose artificial plants to the stock based on their placement. Some artificial plants are perfect for smaller spaces that would not hold a regular plant and areas such as offices and hotel lobbies. They include:

                • Tabletop Plants

                • Floor Plans

                • Tropical Plants

                • Outdoor Plants

              — By Type

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              You need to stock something for everyone, no matter what kind of customer you’re serving or how picky. Some that you could consider are:

                  • Cactus Plants

                  • Agave Plants

                  • Succulents

                  • Aloe Plants

                  • Bromeliad Plants

                  • Wreaths

                Ultimately, artificial plants come in many forms—from durable outdoor palms and elegant topiaries to detailed succulents—offering endless options for retailers and designers. Yet, true value goes beyond variety; it lies in quality and craftsmanship.

                At FeelReal, we combine 20+ years of manufacturing expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver realistic, long-lasting artificial plants. We craft each plastic plant with premium materials, ensuring outstanding realism, durability, and performance in any environment.

                At our factory, you can confidently provide your clients with high-quality artificial plants that meet the highest industry standards and elevate every project. 

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                I'm Jason, the founder of DEVELOP PLAN ARTS CRAFTS LIMITED - a specialist in artificial plants. Over the last two decades, we've assisted 53 countries and served over 150 clients, including supermarkets, Amazon vendors, and home goods stores. The aim of this article is to provide you with knowledge that can offer valuable insights for your business and decorative requirements.

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