Being the proud owner of a faux cactus or succulent grants you the peace of mind that you’ll never have to water it, worry about light or pests, disease, re-potting, humidity...the list goes on! 😅
1. Clean your faux succulent or cactus
There are just a couple of things that your new plant buddy will appreciate, one being a gentle dust as part of your usual routine. As with a real cactus, a paintbrush is an excellent way to get around all those spikes. For succulents, however, you can simply give them a quick wipe with a damp cloth and call it a day.
For extra tips, check out our guide to cleaning artificial plants and flowers.
2. Arrange your artificial cactus or succulent
Another tip is to spend a minute or two to arrange your faux plant's foliage. This doesn't really apply to an artificial cactus which usually doesn't have leaves, but if you have a faux succulent like a snake plant, you may be able to bend the leaves a little to help your plant fill your space and look full of life.
3. Avoid direct sunlight
One last thing! Like most real plants, your artificial ones aren’t overly keen on a full day in direct sunlight. Try to minimise full sun and stick to indirect light to avoid any fading issues. For more info, read our guide to UV resistance.