Trends in artificial greenery move faster than most people expect. What was considered a niche commercial product 5 years ago is now one of the most requested elements in residential fit-outs, workplace design, and hospitality environments across Australia.
And because we see it firsthand through our Braeside showroom, through our commercial clients, and through the questions our plant stylists field every day, we have a front-row seat to what's actually gaining momentum in real spaces, beyond what social media shows.
If you want to find out what's hot right now and how to bring it into your space, keep reading.
5 Artificial Plant Trends to Keep an Eye on
We took it to our showroom floor and asked our showroom managers and plant stylists, Connie and Will, what trends they’ve been seeing these past few months. Here’s what they said:
Trend 1: Artificial moss walls are having a moment
If there's one product that has genuinely surprised us with the speed of its rise, it's artificial moss. This product range was most often an element in larger projects, but has since become a standalone feature that clients are requesting for everything from corporate boardrooms to residential feature walls.
And if you take a closer look at our faux moss range, the appeal is easy to understand. Moss has a softness and an organic irregularity that panels and hedges don't replicate. There are many benefits of artificial moss: it photographs exceptionally well, it reads as premium in almost any context, and it looks different from what everyone else is doing.
We're seeing it used as full feature walls in office receptions, framed artwork-style panels in dining rooms, and as accent borders around green wall installations to add depth and contrast.
What we recommend: Explore our artificial moss wall range and find the perfect fit for your space. For commercial clients, the combination of a moss border with a luxury green wall panel is one of the most requested looks in our showroom right now.
Trend 2: Faux statement trees are back and going bigger
For a couple of years, the dominant trend was all about artificial green walls and how to make the most of them with vertical coverage with panels and hedges. That's still strong (more on that below), but what we're seeing return with force is the faux statement tree.
Artificial ficus trees, oversized bamboos and palms, and grand custom tall trees are all seeing a resurgence, particularly in commercial environments where you’d want a single, undeniable focal point rather than a wall-to-wall installation.
The shift is partly practical: statement trees are easier to position and reposition than fixed wall panels, they work in heritage spaces where drilling isn't possible, and they create an immediate visual impact that clients can achieve without a full installation project. But there's also a design logic to it - a single extraordinary tree anchors a space in a way distributed greenery doesn’t.
What we're seeing: Hotels and restaurants are pairing oversized palms with hanging vines and garlands overhead to create an immersive, resort-style effect without a full vertical garden. It's one of the most cost-effective ways to achieve a high-impact look.
Trend 3: Artificial green walls as brand infrastructure
For a long time, clients purchased artificial green walls mainly as décor and a nice addition to a space after the real design decisions had been made. What we're now seeing, and what the BMW Melbourne project illustrated so well, is commercial clients specifying greenery as part of the core brand environment from the outset.
This shift has changed the products people ask for. When dealing with commercial clients, we hear less "what looks good?" and more "what communicates the right things about our brand?"
When talking about faux green walls, more and more clients ask about FireTex and fire safety, alongside our UV vertical garden range, to understand which products are appropriate for their compliance environment and sun exposure.
We've written about how this plays out in workspace environments specifically, and have the data on how greenery affects staff wellbeing, client perception, and brand authority. If you need to make the case to a superior, we have the ROI to show you what’s possible.
What to look at: Our commercial gallery shows the breadth of what we’ve done across industries. If you're a business owner or designer thinking about greenery as a brand investment, our gallery (and a conversation with Connie and Will) is the right starting point.
Trend 4: Artificial flowering walls and colour are breaking through
For years, green was the answer. Every green wall, every hedge, every panel was some variation on the same verdant palette. That's beginning to shift, and we're seeing it through the products clients are gravitating towards in the showroom.
Artificial flower walls and flowering plants are moving from wedding and event use into permanent commercial and residential installations. Lavender panels, white blossom walls, and mixed floral green walls are all performing strongly, particularly in hospitality environments that need warmth and personality.
Artificial flowering plants are also having a moment in residential spaces, particularly as accent pieces alongside neutral palettes. The design logic here is: when everything in a space is curated and considered, a single flowering plant or blossom wall creates a focal point.
What we recommend: For clients who want to incorporate colour without committing to a full floral wall, mixing a green wall disc with flowering accent pieces or artificial flower stems is a beautiful middle ground because it adds interest and depth without overwhelming a space.
Trend 5: Poolside and outdoor artificial greenery is going premium
Australia's outdoor living culture has always been strong, but what's changed is the expectation of quality in outdoor artificial greenery. Clients who would previously settle for a basic privacy screen are now asking for UV-resistance that ensures the plants hold their colour and texture through multiple summers, and they're prepared to invest accordingly.
The poolside category in particular is one of the fastest-growing areas of our range. Clients want resort-level greenery around pools, entertainment areas, and rooftop spaces, lush, tropical, layered, and they want to know it will still look as good in year 3 as it does on installation day. Our outdoor UV-resistant plants are specifically designed for this application.
We've talked about how to transform your pool area into a 5-star resort - it's one of our most popular pieces for a reason. The combination of the right UV-rated products, a considered layout, and the right panel selection makes an enormous difference to the final result.
What we recommend: Don't skimp on UV rating for anything that will live in direct sun. The upfront quality investment pays for itself many times over compared to replacing faded, degraded product in 12–18 months. See our UV-treated artificial plants guide for a full breakdown of what to look for.
Finishing Thoughts
Two things we're watching closely that haven't peaked yet but are gaining real momentum in the showroom: recycled and sustainable artificial plants.
As sustainability becomes a genuine purchasing criterion rather than a nice-to-have, our recycled artificial plant range is attracting interest from commercial clients with ESG commitments and residential buyers who want to make a considered choice. We expect this to grow significantly (and maybe you can help spearhead the shift?).
Want to see all of these trends in one place?
Our Braeside showroom is the only place in Australia where you can walk through a fully curated display of Australia's largest artificial plant range, staged at scale, in context, ready to inform your next project. Plan your visit here or browse our gallery to get your ideas flowing.