We could all use a lift these days. Greenery, open skies, and fresh air are soul-soothing, but with winter here and the need to still stay at home as much as possible, it’s much more difficult to get this type of stress reduction.

Bringing nature and the outdoors inside with plants is a great option. Real plants clean the air and raise spirits but require nurturing: accurate watering, fertilizing, repotting, knowledge of which type of natural light each plant needs, and surveillance for diseases and pests. After the initial purchase, there often are many additional costs involved in maintenance. Also, because we love our four-legged pals, we need to know which plants are toxic to them. House cats often see a dirt potted plant as just another litter box.

But let’s be honest—with all the things we are doing these days, who has time to nurture more things? Our days are busier than ever. Many are working from home, preparing home cooked meals, making sure the kids are attending virtual school, doing their homework, and keeping them happily busy and safe. Perhaps we are assisting other friends and family. The “to do” list goes on and on. Yet, we want and need nature to keep us and those we love feeling good.  

Enter The Sill Faux Plant Collection. The Sill’s Faux Collection was a hit when it debuted in 2019, and now the company’s Faux 2020 Collection with even more authentic-looking plants to choose from is just what we need to lift our spirits while making no time demands. 

So why should you consider a faux plant over the real thing? Artificial plants need almost no care—just an occasional dusting. There are no falling leaves, no watering or fertilizing, and no pests. They can be moved anywhere regardless of lighting and are much easier on our backs since a faux plant is lighter than a dirt potted real plant. A faux plant is a cost-effective one time purchase. They are safe for children and pets. Just like a living plant, they bring the beauty or the outdoors indoors, all while freeing up time to do the things we want and need to do. There are artificial plants that scream “Fake!” and then there are The Sill’s faux plants that beacon you to touch them to see if they are real.  

Among the plants that The Sill offers are gorgeous patterned “plants” including Catathea Medallion, Begonias and Calathea Orbifolia, as well as pathos, snake plants, rubber plants, and more. You can choose to have them potted in the lightweight, easy to move fiberglass pot or in one of The Still’s signature earthenware ceramic pots.

Faux Calathea Medallion ($210)

You won’t need a green thumb to care for the gorgeous Faux Calathea Medallion. It will take center stage no matter where you place it. 

Faux Rubber Tree ($300)

If you’re looking for a tall plant, why not consider the Faux Rubber Tree? It will look great in any spot in your house.

Faux Pilea Peperomioides ($82) and Faux Monstera ($200)

The cascading Pathos, Pilea Peperomioides, and/or leafy Monstera aka  “The Swiss Cheese Plant” will certainly create an interesting aesthetic either standing alone or grouped together.

If you have the time and insist that there you can have nothing but the real thing, The Sill has you covered there as well, offering top quality live plants for purchase. There is also a very reasonably priced The Sill Club membership you can join for $39 which will give you free shipping, discounts, and information about plant care classes.

While Faux Plants might not clean the air or raise humidity, the benefits of fabulous no fuss faux plants by The Sill can deliver real joy.

[Images courtesy of The Sill]

Lizzy Sherman is an award-winning digital content writer/editor. She has been a featured guest speaker at Cal State University Northridge, Digital LA and The National Association of Audience Marketing Professionals. When she's not writing, Lizzy enjoys yoga and playing guitar. Follow her on Instagram: @zillizy