You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers. Below you will find a list of our most frequently asked questions to help guide you through the world of artificial flowers and arrangements! If you have an additional question not answered here, feel free to drop us an email at customerservice@nearlynatural.com.
Silk flowers are artificial versions of natural and live flowers. Artificial flowers were originally fabricated from fine luxurious silks. Today's artificial flowers are created from high-quality silk-like materials, not real silk. You can read more about this in the History of Silk Flowers.
At the time of their invention, artificial flowers were fabricated from soft, lavish silks naturally produced (and perfected) by the Chinese by way of silk worming. For many generations, artificial flowers and silk flower arrangements were intricately crafted by hand with the help of this rich material. As the popularity of faux flowers spread across the continents, artisans began incorporating other luxurious fabrics like velvets, gauze, and crepe into these lavish faux botanicals. Today most artificial plants and flowers are made from plastic, polyester, and other high quality, man-made materials designed to look and feel just like real flowers without the silkworm harvesting. Learn more in The History of Fake Plants.
Of course! In today’s modern age, the design and creative capabilities of artificial flora is limitless. The demand for artificial flowers and greenery for weddings has seen a significant rise in popularity due to their many benefits. Better yet, when searching platforms like Pinterest, one will find entire community of DIYers who have already taken the plunge into faux botanicals and have created beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations that are truly when it comes to weddings and other specialized events. You can find out more in Wedding Décor with Fake Flowers. Shop our curated Wedding Flowers and Arrangements for inspiration.
Artificial plants eliminate the need for the constant upkeep of live plants, such as watering, pruning, and cleaning up dropped leaves. With faux indoor flowers, regular dusting is all that's typically needed. We recommend using a feather duster or a microfiber cleaning cloth to gently dust any excess dirt, dust, and debris from your artificial plants. Outdoor flowers may require a little extra cleaning if they are exposed to rain and pollen. Learn more in How To Care For Artificial Plants.
Of course! Mix faux stems into your real flower arrangements, or use pre-set artificial arrangements around our space with some real flowers added around the room as a complement. Get some more tips on Styling Fake Flowers so that you can rest assured your botanical beauties look just as real and beauti-faux as their living counterparts.
While real flowers are great for filling living spaces with fresh color and life, there’s no denying that fake flowers can provide just as much beauty. Read our tips on Styling Fake Flowers to learn how to create realistic faux flower decor.
No matter the season, we offer a vast selection of artificial flowers that provide instant fauxever-lasting beauty wherever displayed. If you're looking for a pre-styled arrangement so you don't have to do the work of creating your floral display, opt for a lifelike flower arrangement that boasts silk flowers in mid-bloom ready for display. If you’re looking to create your own custom arrangements, shop faux stems.
The Liquid Illusion water set in some of our flower arrangements is a high-quality polymer poured by hand, which beautifully creates the appearance of freshly cut flowers set in water. You can shop these fresh-looking bouquets in our Flowers in Vases collection.
We offer faux florals in pre-set arrangements already fixed in vases and planters as well as loose stems that can be arranged in the vase or planter of your choice. Check the product titles and descriptions for details.
We measure all plants, trees, and flowers to their furthest outstretched dimensions. Planter or vase height is included in the height measurement. Some products will also display in their imagery a sized graphic to ensure you of the items’ dimensions.