Karachi's heat, humidity, dust and long working days make real indoor plants hard to look after. Many homes and offices simply don't get enough sunlight. Good artificial plants solve this: they stay green all year, need no watering and still bring a room to life. Here are the types that work best.
1. Olive trees: for modern and minimal rooms
An olive tree has a slim trunk and soft silver-green leaves, so it never looks heavy. It suits apartments, drawing rooms and reception areas. A 4–5 ft tree fits a living-room corner, while 8 ft and above suits lobbies and double-height lounges. See our artificial olive trees.
2. Areca and banana palms: for a fresh, tropical feel
Palms fill space quickly and make a room feel cooler and greener. Areca palms have fine, feathery fronds; banana plants have big, bold leaves that make a statement in entrances, cafés and restaurants. Browse areca palms and banana plants.
3. Fiddle leaf fig: the designer favourite
Interior designers love the fiddle leaf fig for its large leaves, but the real plant is fussy indoors. An artificial one gives the same look beside a sofa or bed with zero care. See our fiddle leaf fig trees.
4. Bonsai: for desks, consoles and reception counters
A bonsai adds a calm, sculptural touch where floor space is limited. Small bonsai suit office desks and shelves; large bonsai trees work as a centrepiece in lobbies. Explore artificial bonsai trees.
5. Blossom trees: for colour, weddings and events
White, pink and red blossom trees are popular for wedding stages, mehndi décor, shop windows and restaurant interiors, and they brighten a home entrance too. See artificial blossom trees.
How to make artificial plants look real
- Choose the right size. A plant that is too small for the corner looks fake. Measure first.
- Use a good planter. A plastic nursery pot gives it away. Pick a ceramic, fibre or woven planter. See ceramic planters and woven basket planters.
- Group plants. Two or three plants of different heights look more natural than one.
- Keep them clean. Dust the leaves with a soft cloth every couple of weeks.
- Avoid harsh direct sun. Indoor artificial plants keep their colour best away from strong afternoon sun.
Quick size guide
- Tabletop and shelves: up to 2 ft
- Beside a sofa or bed: 4–5 ft
- Empty corners: 5–7 ft
- Lobbies, halls and double-height spaces: 8 ft and above
Browse all our artificial plants and trees.
Shop in Karachi or order online
You can see many of these pieces at our shop in Bolton Plastic Market (Basement), M.A. Jinnah Road, Karachi, or order online with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan. Free delivery on orders over Rs 10,000. Need help choosing? WhatsApp us on 0322 2055441.