| Designer Plants | Other Brands | |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic Foliage | Premium RealTex | Average |
| Commercial Grade | ✓ Yes | ✕ Residential Only |
| Non-Toxic & Lead-Free | ✓ SafeTex Certified | ✕ Not Verified |
Engineered for premium spaces. Built for the long run.
RealTex layered foliage with natural colour variation. Indistinguishable from living greenery.
Hand-finished leaf veining, colour gradients, and density designed to read as living foliage from arm's length.
No watering, pruning, fertilising, or seasonal die-back. Premium greenery, permanent finish.
Unpack, fluff the foliage, and position. Most specimens are display-ready in under a minute — no assembly, no tools.
LDPE base with integrated RealTex technology. Specified by Disney, BMW, and Coca-Cola.
Free from harmful plastics. RoHS and REACH compliant. Safe for indoor environments and around children.
Every specimen inspected before dispatch from the Designer Plants warehouse in Braeside VIC.
Hand-finished with RealTex botanical fidelity — colour variation, leaf texture, and density designed to read as living foliage.
The Nearly Natural Sweeping Artificial Modern Bushy Areca Fern Tree 120cm from Designer Plants is a compact, multi-stemmed botanical specimen that combines the feathery frond structure of the Areca palm with the dense, sweeping canopy character of a mature fern tree. Constructed with LDPE foliage using integrated RealTex materials, the specimen captures the natural variation in frond density, colour, and arc that defines a well-established indoor botanical feature. The sweeping, multi-directional frond arrangement — with fronds arching at different heights and angles — creates a full, organic canopy that reads as genuinely botanical rather than symmetrically arranged.
At 120cm, this Areca Fern Tree is proportioned for residential living rooms, hotel room accents, café and restaurant dining environments, and commercial interiors where a compact but characterful floor-standing presence is required. No watering, repotting, sunlight, or specialist maintenance is required at any stage.
The sweeping, multi-directional canopy of this 120cm specimen creates an organic quality that most artificial plants struggle to achieve — the impression is of a plant that has grown into its shape rather than been assembled. Positioned in a corner, beside a sofa, or in a hotel room, this Areca Fern Tree fills the space with genuine botanical warmth without imposing the scale of a larger floor specimen.
| Product Name | Nearly Natural Sweeping Artificial Modern Bushy Areca Fern Tree 120cm |
| SKU | 1197928 |
| Total Height (inc. pot) | 120 cm |
| Width | 85 cm |
| Depth | 80 cm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Pot Dimensions | 15 cm W × 12.5 cm H · You may also wish to choose a decorative pot |
| Material | LDPE with integrated RealTex — lifelike colour, texture, and leaf variation |
| Indoor / Outdoor | Indoor usage recommended |
| Assembly | Minimal — gently reposition on arrival to desired shape |
| Toxic Substances | SafeTex certified — non-toxic materials, no heavy metals or VOCs. Safe for homes, offices, schools, and childcare centres. |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
* Dimensions and weights are approximate.
A single specimen. Multiple environments. These are the spaces the Nearly Natural Sweeping Artificial Modern Bushy Areca Fern Tree 120cm most consistently transforms.
Living rooms and residential interiors. A well-chosen indoor botanical specimen transforms a corner or alcove into a considered design moment. The Nearly Natural Sweeping Artificial Modern Bushy Areca Fern Tree 120cm delivers genuine presence without overpowering surrounding furniture.
Reception areas and lobby focal points. First impressions in commercial settings are formed in seconds. A premium indoor specimen at a reception desk or entrance corridor signals care and design intent before a single word is spoken.
Office and workplace interiors. Biophilic design is now a mainstream expectation in commercial fit-outs. The Nearly Natural Sweeping Artificial Modern Bushy Areca Fern Tree 120cm delivers strong visual impact in open-plan environments, boardrooms, and breakout zones without the ongoing maintenance burden of a live plant.
Hotels, resorts, and hospitality venues. Botanical specimens are a natural fit for hotel lobbies, spa reception spaces, and resort interiors where a premium, considered atmosphere is the design objective.
Restaurants, cafes, and dining spaces. Interior greenery transforms dining ambience. Premium artificial specimens allow hospitality venues to achieve a lush, curated environment without the humidity requirements or replacement costs of live plants.
Retail display and visual merchandising. Fashion boutiques, homewares stores, and premium retail environments use quality botanical specimens as signature display elements — drawing the eye and elevating perceived quality.
Property styling and home staging. Property stylists consistently use premium artificial specimens as staging tools — adding warmth, life, and perceived value to photography and open inspections without the risk of wilting.
Photography and content creation. The botanical form and colour of premium indoor specimens makes them reliable, reusable props and backdrops for product photographers and content creators.
The specimen arrives in its pot, ready to position immediately. Gently spread and angle the fronds to achieve the desired canopy fullness — stems are flexible and hold their position. Allow asymmetry for the most natural result. The pot can be placed directly on a floor surface or inside a decorative planter.
Designer Plants holds a 5-star rating across more than 20,000 verified customer reviews and has delivered commercial-grade installations for clients including BMW, Disney, Aperol, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Westfield, Virgin Australia, and VicRoads. A 5-year UV warranty is provided on all certified outdoor panels. Designer Plants is Australia's only artificial greenery supplier with a dedicated product recycling programme. Trade pricing and wholesale accounts are available. Contact the team on 1800 617 341 or at sales@designerplants.com.au to discuss project requirements.
No watering, pruning, repotting, or specialist treatment is required at any stage. To maintain the Nearly Natural Sweeping Artificial Modern Bushy Areca Fern Tree 120cm's appearance, occasional dusting with a dry cloth or a light application of Designer Plants Eco Plant Cleaner is recommended. For specimens positioned near windows or under bright artificial lighting, periodic application of Designer Plants UV Protection Spray will extend the vibrancy of the foliage over time.
Recommended for indoor use. RealTex materials are not UV rated and not suitable for outdoor exposure or direct sunlight. For outdoor specimens, Designer Plants offers UVTex-certified outdoor plants for outdoor applications.
"Nearly Natural" refers to the close visual similarity to a live botanical specimen. "Sweeping" refers to the multi-directional, arching frond arrangement that creates a full, organic canopy profile rather than a symmetrically arranged artificial plant.
Total height including the pot: 120 cm. Foliage width: approximately 85 cm. Depth: approximately 80 cm. Total weight: 3.2 kg. Pot: approximately 15 cm wide by 12.5 cm high.
12-month warranty against defects in materials and construction.
Yes. SafeTex certified non-toxic LDPE and RealTex materials — no heavy metals or VOCs.
Yes. Stems are flexible and hold their position once adjusted. Allow variation and asymmetry for the most natural result.
Yes — hotel rooms, café and restaurant dining areas, office spaces, and premium retail environments. Trade pricing available — contact 1800 617 341.
Regular dusting with a dry or lightly damp cloth. For a thorough clean, Designer Plants Eco Plant Cleaner with a microfibre cloth restores the natural sheen. No watering or repotting required.
The Areca Palm Real Touch 160cm is a taller, Real Touch construction specimen with a more traditional upright palm canopy suited to larger spaces. The 120cm Sweeping Areca Fern Tree has a broader, more organic sweeping canopy and is preferred for compact residential spaces, hotel rooms, and environments where full presence is desired at a smaller scale.
Designer Plants offers free delivery on all orders over $300 Australia-wide. For orders under $300, a flat shipping rate is calculated at checkout. Standard delivery: VIC/NSW/ACT: 1–3 business days — QLD/SA/TAS: 2–4 days — WA/NT/Remote: 4–8 days. In-stock items are dispatched same or next business day from Braeside, Victoria. For large commercial orders, contact 1800 617 341.
The Areca Fern Tree is a hybrid botanical form combining the graceful arching frond structure of the Areca palm with the dense, layered canopy character of a tropical fern. The Nearly Natural Sweeping Artificial Modern Bushy Areca Fern Tree 120cm from Designer Plants captures this distinctive form using RealTex materials.
Designer Plants delivers premium specimens ready for immediate display — no soil, no setup, no maintenance.
Ships from the Braeside VIC warehouse with door-to-door tracking. Free delivery on orders of $300 or more.
Carefully unbox and fluff the foliage to release branches from transit positioning. Most specimens arrive shape-ready in under a minute.
Place anywhere indoors — entryways, offices, retail, dining rooms. Display-ready with no soil, water, or upkeep.
Download the full product specification sheet for Nearly Natural Sweeping Artificial Modern Bushy Areca Fern Tree 120cm.
Spec sheet available on request. Contact sales@designerplants.com.au.
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