Mother's Day Trees

A potted tree is not chosen like a bouquet: it takes up space, and its height is measured before anything else. This selection brings together artificial potted trees, from the cactus to the flowering cherry tree standing 2.10 meters tall, with bamboo, ficus, palms and a lemon tree.

Height is measured against the ceiling

Note the ceiling height and subtract at least thirty centimeters: a tree that brushes the ceiling overwhelms the room. A tree of 1.30 to 1.50 meters sits on the floor beside a sofa and stays at seated eye level. Above 1.80 meters, the tree takes the place of a tall piece of furniture and can be seen from the doorway.

Shape matters as much as size

Bamboo grows straight up and takes little width: it fills a corner or a narrow gap between two pieces of furniture. A ficus and a palm spread more and need room on the sides. The flowering cherry tree, more graphic, stands out from afar and does not like being squeezed against a wall.

A gift plant that lasts

An artificial tree keeps for years without watering, which makes it an easy gift to receive, even for someone who is often away or lacks patience with plants. It needs no repotting or fertilizer, and its volume does not change: the space set aside for it stays right.

Frequently asked questions

Should you add a planter?

The nursery pot slips into a planter whenever you want to match the tree to the rest of the room. Measure the pot at its widest point and add two to three centimeters.

Is an artificial tree suitable for a windowless room?

Yes, it does not need light. It is even the simplest solution for a hallway, a windowless bathroom or a landing.

How do you clean the foliage?

Use a feather duster or a soft brush, leaf by leaf for dense trees. A barely damp cloth suits the large smooth leaves of the ficus.