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I’ll Never Buy a Houseplant Again Thanks to This $32 Alternative

It’s so realistic that I keep thinking I need to water it.

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Published on April 12, 2024 07:00AM EDT

Afloral CPC houseplant review — Photo:
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I’ll let you in on a secret—I’ve killed every plant I’ve ever owned. Because I failed to keep plants alive, I looked to faux alternatives as replacements, but nothing ever looked realistic enough; they were very clearly fake.

Good news: I found a solution. Afloral’s Hanging Tradescantia Houseplant is the faux greenery I’ve been wanting in my living room but without the baggage of having to care for it. It’s a budget-friendly solution to a forever plant that I never have to replace. You can get it for 20 percent off when you order $100 or more with the code COUPON20 at checkout.

Afloral Hanging Tradescantia Houseplant

A Floral Artificial Plants Hanging Tradescantia Houseplant - 41" — A Floral

$32 at Afloral.com

I’m excited to have a houseplant that looks realistic and doesn’t depend on my care except for minimal dusting. This tradescantia is so lifelike that I’ve actually said to myself: Oh, I need to water that (plot twist, I don’t). In the past, I’ve overwatered flowers more times than I’d like to admit. This resulted in messy overflow (with dirt) on my floor—I’m thrilled not to have this problem anymore. The brand’s care instructions also make it a breeze to ensure my plant lasts me a long time.

What differentiates this faux greenery from others is the gradient coloring of the leaves that don’t look waxy. Like an authentic potted plant, the leaves closer to the roots have a brighter green, while the tips are lighter and slightly yellow, resembling new growth on the vines. The stems are fully wired, so I have more control over styling.

While the plant is perfect for a hanging pot, I repurposed an old clay one and set it on a corner shelf near my sofa. Its long 41-inch vines beautifully frame my seating area. Although the faux houseplant doesn’t come with a vessel, you can explore the brand’s variety of vases to find one that suits your aesthetic.

Say goodbye to the struggle of taking care of real blooms, and opt for your own faux-hanging tradescantia plant. And keep scrolling for more lifelike greenery from Afloral. Don’t forget to use the code COUPON20 at checkout to receive 20 percent off on orders $100 or more.