What should I look out for with outdoor artificial plants?.

Have you bought artificial plants for outdoors? Then there are several things to watch out for. These imitation plants naturally have to be UV- and weather-resistant. That stops the leaves fading under the sun's rays, rain or frost. There are more things to bear in mind if you want to buy artificial plants for outdoors.

Practical tips for outdoor artificial plants

1. Choose UV-resistant outdoor artificial plants

First of all it is important to choose imitation plants that are UV-resistant, which you can recognise by the logo. These artificial plants are made from high-quality plastic and given a special coating. That prevents fading from the sun, but also from weather such as cold and frost, hail and of course rain.

Extra tip! Do not put outdoor artificial plants in direct sunlight or on the rain-facing side of a terrace or balcony. Giving them some protection keeps the plants looking good longer and extends their lifespan.

2. Weight down pots and planters

Are you putting artificial plants outdoors on the balcony or terrace? Then it is sensible to weight down the pots or planters. That stops your fake plants tipping over and getting damaged. The best way to weight pots and planters is with gravel or sand.

3. Provide drainage in the pot or planter

Just like real plants, artificial plants for outdoors need drainage in their pots or planters. So always choose planters with drainage holes. Excess rainwater then drains away more easily and you avoid damage.