| 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 Premium Artificial Areca Palm Tree Real Touch at 160 centimetres presents the golden cane Areca palm with enhanced tactile realism in a premium interior botanical specimen supplied complete in a pot. The Real Touch specification delivers greater leaf texture fidelity than standard Areca palm alternatives — the fronds designed to withstand close-range inspection in premium hotel, retail, and residential interior positions where the botanical credibility of the specimen is scrutinised at arm's length. At 160 centimetres, the palm creates a substantial tropical presence suited to premium interior environments.
The Areca palm at 160cm with Real Touch leaf texture — the premium interior tropical specimen for positions where close-range botanical credibility is part of the specification. For five-star hospitality, premium retail, and high-end residential interior positions.
| Size | 160 cm (including pot) |
| Form | Interior premium Real Touch Areca palm tree — golden cane arching fronds with enhanced tactile realism at 160cm; pot included |
| Material | LDPE with integrated RealTex technology |
| Indoor / Outdoor | Suited to indoor use and sheltered outdoor areas — not UV-rated for prolonged direct sun |
| Warranty | 12-month warranty |
| Recyclable | Yes — eligible for Designer Plants recycling programme |
| Maintenance | No watering or specialist care required |
* Dimensions are approximate.
Five-star hospitality and premium hotel interior tropical planting. The Real Touch specification makes the 160cm Areca palm the appropriate choice for premium hotel lobbies, boutique hospitality venues, and luxury resort interior positions where botanical specimens are inspected closely by guests who expect the highest interior quality.
Premium residential living areas and master bedroom features. The Real Touch Areca palm at 160cm suits premium residential living areas, master bedroom botanical features, and high-end residential interior positions where the tactile quality of the botanical specimen is as important as its visual character.
Luxury retail and showroom interior botanical displays. The premium Real Touch specification suits luxury retail environments, car showrooms, and high-end interior design showroom botanical displays where the botanical credibility of the specimen at close inspection is a direct reflection of brand quality.
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 or specialist care required. Wipe with a soft cloth or rinse with water. Use Designer Plants' Eco-Home Safe Artificial Plant Cleaner for deeper cleaning.
The Premium Areca Palm Real Touch is designed for indoor use and sheltered outdoor areas. Not UV-rated for prolonged direct sun. For direct sun positions a UV-certified alternative is recommended — 1800 617 341.
12-month warranty. Contact 1800 617 341 for warranty enquiries.
Yes — used in hotel lobbies, restaurants, retail, and commercial interiors. Trade accounts available — 1800 617 341.
Real Touch refers to an enhanced leaf texture specification that delivers greater tactile realism — the fronds designed to feel and respond more like natural palm leaves at close range. The Real Touch specification is the premium choice for interior positions where the botanical specimen is likely to be touched or inspected closely.
Both present the characteristic golden cane Areca palm form. The Premium Real Touch at 160cm delivers enhanced tactile leaf texture for close-inspection premium interior positions. Standard Areca palm alternatives are the appropriate specification for background planting, event styling, and positions viewed primarily from a distance.
Yes — non-toxic LDPE construction. No allergens, pollen, or pesticides.
Yes — eligible for the Designer Plants dedicated product recycling programme.
Wipe with a soft cloth or rinse with water. Use Designer Plants' Eco-Home Safe Artificial Plant Cleaner for deeper cleaning.
Australia-wide delivery calculated at checkout. Contact 1800 617 341 for commercial freight enquiries.
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 Premium Artificial Areca Palm Tree Real Touch 160cm.
Spec sheet available on request. Contact sales@designerplants.com.au.
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