Realism is everything when it comes to manufacturing artificial plants. It takes careful attention to detail, using only the finest materials available, to craft stunning silk flowers and plants that are picturesque version of their organic selves. People who buy artificial plants online demand realistic artificial flowers, which is why ordering from a website that’s linked to a floral showroom is a great idea.
You get to see and feel the brand’s quality before ordering your artificial plants online and having them delivered to your location. Artificial plants guarantee to brighten up and breathe life into any space, offering eco-friendly, longer-lasting alternatives to organic flora. If you’re ready to invest in artificial plants for your home, office, or retail space – this article will help guide you to the best product.
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Types of artificial plants available online
Silk flower arrangements
Artificial plant arrangements come in countless forms and configurations, from fruity rose bouquets to minimalist succulent clusters. Popular silk flower arrangements among our online customers are:
- Rose arrangements
- Lily arrangements
- Orchid arrangements
- Protea arrangements
- Succulents arrangements
- Tulip arrangements
Artificial palms, aloes & trees
Artificial greenery and artificial trees have also exploded in popularity, being found in corporate environments across South Africa and beyond. Some artificial plants our online clients get excited about include:
- Hanging greenery arrangements
- Potted greenery arrangements
- Leafy greens, shrubs and ferns
- Succulents
Artificial vertical gardens
Vertical gardens offer space-saving food cultivation on the one side, and become stunning additions to the modern interior designer’s arsenal on the other. We offer our clients a choice between two types of artificial vertical gardens:
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Picking the best plant for your space
Artificial office plants
Any modern office benefits from the gentle greenery and pops of uplifting colour that plant life brings to a work environment. Artificial office plants making waves this season include planted alphabet boxes, yucca plant arrangements, and the ever-popular Echeveria succulent arrangements in clear glass pots.
Artificial residential plants
Private homes, nursing homes, home schools, and other residential settings are perfect for uplifting artificial floral arrangements. Gladiolus arrangements, Azalea arrangements, and don’t forget the sweet Magnolia arrangements. Any one of these (or a combination of them) is sure to liven up the space where they are showcased.
Artificial commercial plants
Commercial settings are perfect for deploying artificial trees. Choose from realistic artificial Ficus trees, olive trees, and artificial palms. Dabble with some Fiddle Leaf Tree, or maybe some Dracaena. There’s also artificial bamboo, Philodendron, and the highly sought-after artificial bonsai and topiary.
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Buy artificial plants online from Silk by Design SA
In 2023 Silk By Design celebrates 25 years of leading the South African silk flower market.
Founded in 1998 by Susan McNair, SBD has blossomed into the multi-national distributor of exceptional quality artificial plants that it is today.
Our silk flowers are shipped to and enjoyed in regions including Australia, the UK, the USA, and the rest of Africa.
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Silk by Design prides itself on our workmanship and attention to detail; only using high-quality silk flowers in our arrangements.
Our team of in-house florists is lead by Head Florist, Albertina Nzuza.
Her team is passionate about their craft, and they love seeing the joyful reactions that their beautiful flower arrangements bring to our customers.
We hope that this article will make buying artificial plants online a bit easier. Visit the Silk by Design online shop, or contact us if you’ve got a question.
For something REALLY special, visit our custom designs page.