French Days Plants

A succulent on a windowsill, a cactus on the floor by the sofa: potted artificial plants are chosen first by their height. This selection brings together succulents, cacti, indoor foliage plants and a 100 cm grass, all set in their pots.

Height Drives Everything Else

The sizes on this page range from a succulent just a few centimeters tall to a 100 cm grass. Small pots, like the Crassula or the Echeveria, sit on a coffee table or a shelf. Models from 50 to 80 cm, like the Sansevieria, fit on a console table. Beyond that, the plant goes on the floor and is seen as a piece of furniture.

Foliage That Asks for Nothing

None of these plants needs water or light: they keep the same look in a windowless hallway as in front of a bay window. The only upkeep is dusting. A soft cloth on the Monstera's leaves, a soft brush between a cactus's ribs, and the color comes back.

Group the Small Ones, Set the Large Ones Apart

Small succulents look better together: three pots of similar sizes on a tray make a clearer scene than a single pot. Tall pieces follow the opposite rule and stand alone, in an empty corner. The grass, softer, eases that corner where the cactus accentuates it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these plants need light?

No. The foliage is artificial: the plant keeps its color in full sun as well as in a windowless room, where nothing would grow.

Is the pot included with the model?

Yes, each model on this page comes in its pot, as its name indicates. A ceramic or rattan planter is enough to dress it up if the container seems too plain.

How do you dust a cactus without getting pricked?

A wide, soft-bristled brush, moved from top to bottom, reaches into the grooves between the ribs better than a cloth. Finish with a dry cloth on the pot.