Anthurium Artificial Plant - Green

This artificial plant is a long, trailing stem of heart-shaped green leaves, 117cm tall and 20cm across, made to spill over the edge of a shelf or tumble from a tall pot. The leaves sit along slender, winding stems, each with a clear central vein and a neat point at its tip, and fine aerial roots curl from the stem between them, small touches that give it the loose, unruly look of a climber left to grow. It weighs just 0.08KG, light enough to rest on a high shelf or hang from the rim of a planter.

Because it trails, it looks its best up high: along the top of a bookcase, from a wall shelf in the kitchen, across a mantelpiece or draped down the side of a tall planter in the living room. Being artificial, it needs no watering and no sunlight, so it suits a dim hallway, a north-facing bedroom or a home office where a living climber would struggle. It is a good choice for anyone who wants greenery without the routine of plant care, and for busy households where a real plant tends to be forgotten. Tuck the top of the stem into a pot of your own and let the rest fall loosely over the rim.

It is made from 90% polyethylene and 10% iron, and the maker's one care note is to handle it with care so the leaves do not come loose. That means lifting it by the main stem rather than the foliage and settling it in place once, rather than rearranging it often. For a relaxed look along a long shelf, let the stem wander in a loose curve instead of hanging it straight, and set it beside a stone or concrete pot so the green leaves stand out against a rougher surface. The styling props shown are not included.

What is the artificial plant made from?

It is made from 90% polyethylene and 10% iron, so the leaves and stems are artificial and it never needs watering or sunlight.

How big is it?

It is 117cm tall and 20cm across, a long trailing length that suits the top of a bookcase, a high shelf or the rim of a tall planter.

How should I look after it?

The maker asks that you handle it with care to avoid the leaves coming loose, so lift it by the main stem and avoid pulling at the foliage.

Does it come with a pot?

No, the plant comes on its own. The styling props shown are not included, so plan to use a pot or planter of your own.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 0.08KG, light enough to sit on a high shelf, along a mantelpiece or over the rim of a planter.

Where does it work best in the home?

Because it trails, it works best up high, on a bookcase, a wall shelf or a mantelpiece, and it suits dim hallways and bedrooms because it needs no light.