How realistic do the leaves look compared to real eucalyptus? Are they glossy or matte?

The leaves have a glossy finish and are variegated with shades of greyish-green, designed for a realistic look though glossier than natural eucalyptus.

Can the leaves be rearranged multiple times without the wire breaking or losing shape?

Yes, the malleable metallic wire inside the stems is designed for repeated rearrangement without breaking or losing shape.

How do you clean the leaves? Can they be wiped with water or only dry dusting?

For regular cleaning, shake off dust or use a soft dry cloth, feather duster, or cool hairdryer. For heavier dirt, a slightly damp cloth can be used; avoid moisture buildup to prevent color fading.

Is the green color consistent throughout the leaves, or are there variations in shade to mimic real eucalyptus?

The leaves are variegated with subtle shades of greyish-green, with glossy highlights, mimicking the natural color variations of real eucalyptus.

Simons Maison

Artificial Eucalyptus Plant

CA$128.00CAD

In Stock

This is an artificial eucalyptus plant designed for indoor decoration, featuring a single trunk with rounded greyish-green leaves. It is made of high-quality plastic with a malleable metallic wire inside, allowing the leaves to be rearranged. The plant stands 46 inches (117 cm) tall and comes in a black plastic pot with a 5-inch opening, requiring no maintenance.

Color: greyish-green
Material: High-quality plastic, metallic wire inside
Category: Home & Garden > Decor > Artificial Flora

Color

Green

Size

ONE SIZE

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Specifications

Artificial eucalyptus plant with greyish-green rounded leaves in a black plastic pot, 46 inches tall, requiring no maintenance.

High-quality plastic construction with malleable metallic wire for leaf arrangement; no watering or care required.

Color: greyish-green · green
Material: High-quality plastic, metallic wire inside
Secondary: metal
Condition: new
Category: Home & Garden > Decor > Artificial Flora

Additional Attributes

artificial
high-quality plastic
malleable metallic wire inside to rearrange the leaves
refined black plastic pot (5" at opening)
46" (117 cm) tall
requires no extra maintenance
refreshing touch to indoor decor

Product Insights

The artificial eucalyptus plant from Simons Maison, priced at CAD 128 and in stock, offers botanically accurate juvenile foliage of Eucalyptus cinerea at a plausible potted scale of 117 cm, though leaves are glossier than natural with greyish-green variegation. Its wire-reinforced stems enable asymmetrical shaping and repeated reshaping for a natural growth pattern, requiring a planter 2–4 inches wider and up to 30 inches tall, with added sand or gravel for stability. At this price point, further spending yields minimal realism gains, undercutting identical US models by 5–30%, while maintenance involves dry dusting to protect the painted color.

Verified claims

Leaf finish: Leaves are glossier than natural eucalyptus with greyish-green variegation.
Botanical accuracy: Botanically accurate juvenile foliage of Eucalyptus cinerea at plausible potted scale.
Arrangement realism: Wire-reinforced stems allow asymmetrical shaping for natural growth pattern.
Value: At CAD 128, further spending yields minimal realism gains per dollar.
Branch shaping: Spreading and staggering branches by hand yields a natural, balanced canopy.
Wire durability: Wire inside stems allows repeated hand reshaping without breaking or losing shape.
Shaping flexibility: Internal wire enables asymmetrical positioning and branch spreading for a natural canopy form.
Planter sizing: A planter 2–4 inches wider and 18–30 inches tall fits the included pot and provides stability.
Base weight: Adding 2–4 pounds of sand or gravel to the planter base prevents tipping.
Crown balancing: Malleable wire stems allow adjusting foliage weight to offset top-heaviness.
Planter proportions: Choose a planter 2–4 inches wider and 30 inches tall for ideal proportion.
Stability: Prevent tipping by adding sand or using a ceramic planter.
Aesthetic finishing: Conceal the nursery pot with moss or pebbles for a designed look.
Planter size: Conceal the 5-inch pot inside a planter 7–9 inches wide and 18–30 inches tall.
Stabilization: Prevent tipping by adding 2-4 lbs sand/gravel under the pot or using a ceramic planter.
Price comparison: Undercuts identical US models by 5-30% at CAD 128.
Cleaning: Dust with a dry cloth, feather duster, or cool hairdryer to protect the painted color.
Reshaping: Wire stems can be bent to re-fluff leaves after cleaning.
Styling flexibility: Stems bendable for volume and asymmetry; base disguisable for arrangement styling.
Scale: At 117 cm tall, it matches a young potted E. cinerea for floor presence.

Product record

Title: Artificial Eucalyptus Plant
Brand: Simons Maison
Price: 128 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Choosing a planter for stability

To completely conceal the included 5‑inch nursery pot, choose a decorative planter with an opening 7–9 inches wide — that 2–4 inch gap provides space to pack filler tightly around the pot, locking it upright.
Following the ²⁄₃ interior‑design rule, a 46‑inch eucalyptus reads as balanced when paired with a planter 30–48 inches tall, but a more practical floor‑sized planter height of 18–30 inches still delivers the proportional anchor without overpowering a room.
When the decorative planter is deeper than 8–10 inches, fill the bottom 3–4 inches with foam or sand before inserting the eucalyptus so the starter pot sits high enough that the foliage starts just above the rim — this prevents the plant from looking sunken and reduces the amount of decorative cover needed.
Pouring 2–4 pounds of sand or gravel into the bottom of the planter before placing the potted eucalyptus inside moves the center of gravity to the floor level, so the plant won’t tip when brushed against by a person or a pet.
A ceramic or stone planter — intrinsically heavier than plastic — provides a stable foundation for a 46‑inch plant on its own, so you won’t need extra dumbbell‑like weights inside the pot, even in a busy hallway.
The malleable metallic wire running through the stems — included specifically to let you shape the eucalyptus — also lets you shift the bulk of the foliage to one side or distribute it evenly, which counters the natural top‑heaviness of the tall slender form and keeps the plant vertical without adding weight.
If you opt for a much wider decorative planter (16–20 inches across) to create a substantial floor presence, wrapping the 5‑inch nursery pot in a snug cardboard sleeve before filling around it with decorative stones prevents the whole assembly from wobbling inside the larger void.

How to shape the plant after unboxing

The plant arrives in a basic black nursery pot; nesting it inside a ceramic, stone, or woven container and covering the base with preserved moss or pebbles instantly elevates the presentation from 'artificial plant' to 'designed botanical accent'.
A subtle asymmetry in branch placement and leaf orientation is the hallmark of a realistic faux plant; this eucalyptus's wire-reinforced stems make it easy to purposely stagger a few branches off-center, mirroring the irregular growth of a living tree.
The internal wire allows each stem to be bent outward and upward, converting the narrow, bundled form into a broader, fuller canopy that reads as a mature eucalyptus rather than a potted sapling.

How does this plant compare to similar options?

Wirecutter's 2026 review of fake plants found that a $200 fake tree 'might look slightly more convincing than a $100 option, it’s not necessarily twice as nice' — positioning this CAD 128 eucalyptus right where the biggest realism leaps for the dollar have already been captured and further spending yields diminishing returns.
This item ships directly from the supplier separately from other Simons orders, a fulfillment model that reinforces its specialty status within the department store’s assortment and helps keep the list price competitive by bypassing typical warehousing overhead.
A direct equivalent — same 46-inch height, 5-inch black pot, adjustable branches, and plastic construction — sells for $100.99 USD at Staples and $138.49 USD at Exclusive Furniture, which at current exchange puts the Simons Maison version at CAD 128 at the lower end of that range, a compelling proposition for Canadian shoppers who would otherwise face cross-border shipping costs.

Which eucalyptus species does it resemble?

Because silver dollar foliage is a high-demand filler in the floral industry for its silvery round leaves and long vase life, this artificial version lets you bring the same upscale arrangement aesthetic into permanent decor without the recurring cost of fresh stems — and the 117 cm scale means it can serve as a striking statement piece rather than just a bouquet accent.
At 117 cm tall, this piece matches the size of a young Eucalyptus cinerea grown in a container for a patio or interior, where the species is often kept compact through annual pruning; the refined black plastic pot and the tree’s scale together suggest a nursery-grown juvenile, reinforcing the domestic look.
The real silver dollar eucalyptus arranges its juvenile leaves in opposite pairs along the stems, a symmetrical patterning that the artificial version replicates with its malleable wire stems, allowing rearrangement while maintaining the naturally balanced look that makes the species a favorite in floral work.
In cultivation, Eucalyptus cinerea often retains its round juvenile leaves throughout the tree’s life when regularly pruned, a trait that makes the artificial plant an accurate representation of a well-maintained potted specimen; this explains why the product’s all-juvenile crown reads as botanically plausible to anyone familiar with domestic eucalyptus culture.
This artificial plant is modelled on Eucalyptus cinerea, the silver dollar eucalyptus, whose juvenile leaves are characteristically round, opposite, sessile, and glaucous — a distinct morphology that the product captures through its rounded greyish-green variegated leaves, making it recognizable as a deliberate species-specific replica rather than a generic eucalyptus.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Potted artificial eucalyptus with a single main trunk, branching stems bearing round flat leaves, and a speckled cylindrical pot resting on white decorative stones.
Overall formSingle-stem artificial plant with a straight textured trunk that splits into multiple thin branching stems bearing clusters of round, flat leaves; the crown is asymmetrical and taller than the pot.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.66 (high)
Leaf shape and arrangementMultiple small to medium circular to oval leaves, attached singly along thin wiry stems and clustered toward branch tips; leaves show slight variation in orientation and overlap.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.42 · h 0.48 (high)
Trunk textureSingle main trunk with a brown, slightly mottled textured surface and visible minor knots, tapering upward where it branches into thinner stems.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high)
Pot designCylindrical speckled pot with a subtle decorative scalloped border or row of small impressed dots near the rim; interior appears darker than exterior.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
Lower soil areaTop of pot contains a dark, thin soil surface visible inside the pot rim.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.76 · w 0.09 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio-style scene with the plant staged against a horizontal wooden slat wall, white decorative pebbles covering the floor area, terracotta tiles in the foreground, and warm directional lighting casting distinct plant shadows on a pale wall at left.
Background wallHorizontal wooden slats with warm brown stain and visible wood grain span the right and central background of the image.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.66 · h 0.72 (high)
Left wall and shadowPale vertical wall at left edge receives a distinct shadow silhouette of the plant's leaves cast by directional light.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high)
Foreground surfaceTerracotta-colored square tiles occupy the immediate foreground along the bottom edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high)
Decorative stonesWhite rounded decorative pebbles cover the floor area around the pot between the tiles and the wood wall.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high)
Lighting and shadow qualityWarm, directional lighting from the left front creates soft highlights on leaves and a pronounced shadow of leaf clusters on the left wall and faint shadows on the wood slats.
Colors
sage green· leavesmedium brown· trunk and branches#8C4C22speckled beige· pot
02: Product
Close-up view of artificial eucalyptus branch showing multiple oval leaves with printed vein texture and slender stems; focus on a prominent foreground leaf tilted toward the camera.
Foreground leaf shapeSingle large oval leaf occupying the right-central area, slightly convex with a visible central fold line and rounded tip
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high)
Leaf surface textureWoven fabric texture visible with printed fine vein network and a slightly matte finish
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high)
Secondary leavesSeveral overlapping smaller oval leaves behind and below the main leaf, each showing the same printed vein pattern and flat orientation
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.43 · w 0.52 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (medium)
Stem and petioleThin stems and short petioles visible in yellow-green and brown tones, connecting leaves to a central branch
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.55 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (medium)
Leaf venation prominenceDarker vein outlines contrast with lighter leaf body; veins form a branching network concentrated toward the leaf base
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.66 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Tight studio-style close-up with warm directional lighting casting soft shadows; background is horizontal wooden slats slightly out of focus.
BackgroundHorizontal wooden slats with warm orange-brown tone, out of focus and occupying entire background
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from upper left producing soft shadows of leaves on background and on other leaves
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.80 (high)
Shot compositionClose-up crop centered on foliage detail with shallow depth of field; top and bottom leaves are partially cropped by the frame
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
sage green· leaf surface (upper tone)#ACAA84pale green· leaf lighter areas/underside#AAA484yellow-green· stems and petioles#AAA384medium brown· branch twig#5B522D
03: Product
Close-up of the lower trunk and root collar of an artificial eucalyptus in a smooth cylindrical black plastic pot; dark potting soil is visible around the trunk base.
Trunk textureVertical plant trunk with irregular knotty bumps and shallow fissures, surface shows a rough, sculpted texture typical of artificial bark.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.66 (high)
Trunk color patternMottled brown-green surface with lighter and darker patches and small raised scab-like areas concentrated along the lower trunk and root knob.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (high)
Root collar and knotBulbous root collar with a prominent rounded knot/root protrusion that curves along the pot rim and sits on top of the soil.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.44 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high)
Pot shape and rimSmooth cylindrical plastic pot with a visible thin top rim; pot walls are continuous and show subtle vertical reflections.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.46 · w 0.66 · h 0.45 (high)
Soil surfaceDark, coarse potting soil packed around the trunk base filling the pot interior; texture appears granular and matte.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Product shot on a terracotta tile surface with white decorative pebbles in the out-of-focus background; warm directional lighting creates soft shadows and highlights on the pot and trunk.
Background propsOut-of-focus field of small white decorative pebbles behind the pot occupying the upper half of the image.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.40 (high)
Supporting surfaceWarm terracotta tile surface under the pot visible at the bottom of the frame with a cast shadow to the left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 1.00 · h 0.34 (high)
Lighting and shadowWarm directional lighting from the right creates a soft highlight on the right pot wall and a longer shadow extending leftward on the tile.
Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with foreground trunk and pot in sharp focus and background pebbles strongly blurred.
Colors
mottled brown-green· trunk#4B2B03gloss black· pot#260901dark brown· soil#331A04

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Q&A

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How realistic do the leaves look compared to real eucalyptus? Are they glossy or matte?: The leaves have a glossy finish and are variegated with shades of greyish-green, designed for a realistic look though glossier than natural eucalyptus [1].
Can the leaves be rearranged multiple times without the wire breaking or losing shape?: Yes, the malleable metallic wire inside the stems is designed for repeated rearrangement without breaking or losing shape [1].
How do you clean the leaves? Can they be wiped with water or only dry dusting?: For regular cleaning, shake off dust or use a soft dry cloth, feather duster, or cool hairdryer. For heavier dirt, a slightly damp cloth can be used; avoid moisture buildup to prevent color fading [1][2].
Is the green color consistent throughout the leaves, or are there variations in shade to mimic real eucalyptus?: The leaves are variegated with subtle shades of greyish-green, with glossy highlights, mimicking the natural color variations of real eucalyptus [1].

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/decor/artificial-plants-flowers/artificial-eucalyptus-plant--20992-24109269?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026