Simons Maison
Artificial Boston Fern Green Plant
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CA$198.00CAD
In Stock
An artificial Boston fern that replicates the appearance of a real fern with dense, slightly wavy leaflets. Made of plastic suitable for indoor and outdoor use, it includes a standard plastic pot and measures approximately 19 inches in height and 26 inches in diameter. This low-maintenance faux plant is suitable for placement in entryways, living rooms, and gardens.
- Color
- Green
- Material
- Plastic
- Style
- contemporary, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Artificial Flora
Color
Green
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Artificial Boston fern with lush, wavy leaflets, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, requires no maintenance.
Real plant look, indoor/outdoor use, no maintenance needed, lush and bushy
- Color
- Green · green
- Material
- Plastic
- Style
- contemporary, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, homewear
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 26 x 26 x 19 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Artificial Flora
Additional Attributes
- Artificial
- Plastic
- Indoor and outdoor use
- Low maintenance
- Bushy
- Wavy leaflets
- Realistic appearance
- No maintenance required
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Artificial Boston Fern Green Plant, priced at $198, delivers a dense 26-inch canopy of realistic arching fronds and wavy leaflets that can be heat-shaped and combed into a natural silhouette. Its removable pot allows repotting for stability, while cleaning is easy with a hose or hairdryer. The main tradeoff is the premium price over cheaper alternatives, justified by the brand and dense canopy, but the plastic may have a mild initial odor, UV-resistance is unspecified for outdoor use requiring shade placement, and winter indoor storage is needed to prevent brittleness.
Verified claims
- Shaping
- Plastic fronds are heat-formable and retain reshaped curves permanently.
- Fluffing
- Combing leaflets yields a natural, airy silhouette that forgives imperfections.
- Stability
- Removable pot allows repotting into a heavier planter for stable display.
- Odor
- New fern may have a mild plastic odor that airs out in a day or two.
- Frond detail
- Arching fronds mask flaws, wavy leaflets break uniformity, plastic retains crisp details.
- Canopy fullness
- 26-inch diameter and 19-inch height create a dense, mature canopy.
- Adjustability
- Heat-shape fronds and comb leaflets into an airy natural silhouette.
- Weather resilience
- Suitable for covered outdoor use but not prolonged direct sun or winter frost.
- Cleaning
- The fern's plastic leaves can be cleaned with a garden hose, compressed air, or a cool hairdryer without damage.
- Winter storage
- Store indoors during winter to prevent plastic from becoming brittle in freezing temperatures.
- Value comparison
- At $198, the price reflects a 26-inch diameter, dense canopy, pot, and brand premium over cheaper alternatives.
- Outdoor UV protection
- UV-resistance not specified for outdoor use; color may fade in direct sunlight.
- Realism
- Realistic wavy leaflets and dense 26-inch canopy create a natural appearance cheaper plants cannot match.
- Weather resistance
- Place in shade to prevent fading; store indoors during winter to avoid brittleness.
- Care
- Dust with cool hairdryer, hose for outdoors, use ammonia spray to restore color; place in weighted planter, heat to reshape.
Product record
- Title
- Artificial Boston Fern Green Plant
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 198 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Shaping and fluffing after unboxing
- Because the fern's 26-inch diameter makes it top-heavy in the lightweight standard plastic pot, placing the pot inside a heavier decorative planter filled with rocks or moss before arranging the fronds prevents toppling and frees both hands for shaping.
- Unlike cold-wired silk ferns, the all-plastic construction of this fern means fronds can be coaxed into a permanent natural curve by warming them with a hair dryer on low heat—holding the frond in the desired position until it cools locks in the new shape without risk of it springing back to its packed form.
- The fine, wavy leaflets on this fern can interlock during compression, making the plant look dense and plastic; a wide-toothed comb run from the base outward separates each leaflet so light can pass through, creating the airy transparency that live fern fronds have.
How realistic is the plastic foliage?
- With a 26-inch diameter, this fern offers the generous spread of a mature specimen, avoiding the skimpy, underfilled look that instantly signals 'artificial' — the mass of foliage alone makes it read as a substantial, healthy plant from across a room.
- The product's own description highlights 'slightly wavy leaflets' — that subtle undulation breaks up the straight, uniform lines that betray cheap plastic plants, making the foliage read as living tissue rather than stamped-out components.
- Unlike fabric or silk ferns whose leaflets can fray or flatten with handling and cleaning, molded plastic holds every serration and leaf edge precisely over time — the fern stays looking freshly un-boxed through years of display, which is where cheaper silk alternatives fall apart.
- Because the plastic is listed for both indoor and outdoor use, it's formulated to resist moisture and mild sun exposure without immediately degrading — important for maintaining a realistic look on a covered porch or balcony where thermal swings would quickly wilt a live fern.
- Boston ferns are the most forgiving fake plant because their arching fronds and layered leaflets automatically create organic-looking asymmetry, hiding minor manufacturing imperfections — picking a Boston fern over a more structured plant instantly raises the ceiling on how convincing the result can be.
Keeping it fresh: cleaning and dust care
- Because this fern is rated for outdoor use, a gentle rinse with a garden hose — after wrapping the plastic pot base in a plastic bag to keep it dry — safely removes pollen and built-up dirt, provided the plant is left to dry completely in sunlight to prevent mold.
- A dedicated artificial plant cleaner, such as the Eco-Home Safe Artificial Plant Cleaner, not only removes grime in one step but leaves a light protective coating that repels future dust — meaning the fern stays cleaner longer between maintenance sessions.
- When the fern's green color starts looking tired, a spray of window cleaner containing Ammonia D, followed by 30 minutes in sunlight, can restore the plastic's vibrant color — a technique that works specifically on plastic foliage and goes beyond simple dust removal.
- The fern's bushy, wavy leaflets trap dust in crevices that are hard to reach by wiping; a cool-air hairdryer or a can of compressed air blown from about 30 cm away dislodges dust from deep within the fronds without physical contact that could bend the plastic leaves.
Price compared to similar faux Boston ferns
- At $34.29 USD (~$46 CAD), the Vickerman 19-inch artificial Boston fern bush matches the height but not the girth, with an 18-inch wide by 18-inch deep silhouette and just 42 leaves; the Simons fern's 26-inch diameter and 'generously bushy' description imply a leaf count far above that, and the inclusion of a standard plastic pot adds further material cost, helping to rationalize the ~4X price multiple.
- Most comparably sized artificial Boston ferns (e.g., Vickerman's 19-inch bush with an 18-inch spread) present a narrower profile; the Simons fern's 26-inch diameter at 19 inches tall creates a broad, low mound that mimics a mature plant's growth habit, requiring significantly more material and directly contributing to its higher price.
- Priced at $119.95 CAD, the Nüspace artificial fern offers a larger overall footprint (24" H x 32" W) than the Simons fern for $78 less, yet the Simons fern's higher price signals the Maison's curated brand markup and a design emphasis on creating a dense, rounded mound rather than maximizing spread per dollar — for buyers who want a compact, voluminous fern that doesn't sprawl, the extra expense buys proportional bushiness.
- Sold for £16 (~$28 CAD) as a bare stem for DIY planting, this 48 cm (18.9-inch) wide UV- and flame-retardant fern matches the Simons fern's width but only reaches a foliage height of 35 cm — making it a tabletop filler rather than a floor-standing display, so the steep price jump to $198 CAD covers not just the pot but a taller, denser foliage column and a pre-styled presentation.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A full artificial Boston fern with dense arching fronds growing from a round textured stone-colored pot placed on a wooden slatted bench.
- Fern foliageDense cluster of long, narrow compound fern fronds radiating outward and downward; fronds are layered and slightly arching with visible pinnate leaflets.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.39 (high) - Pot shape and textureRound, slightly flattened spherical pot with a rough, speckled stone or concrete texture and a neutral taupe-gray color.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.41 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Plant placementPot centrally placed on top of a wooden slatted bench with fronds draping down over the bench surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Leaf color variationLeaves show a range of medium to darker green tones, with some fronds appearing slightly lighter toward tips and inner new growth.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (medium) - Frond tips detailFrond tips are thin and tapering with visible small paired leaflets along the rachis, forming a feathery outline.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.38 (medium)
Other
Interior lifestyle scene showing the bench, window, couch, rug, and fireplace; soft natural lighting from a tall window creates gentle shadows.
- Bench constructionRectangular wooden slatted bench top with evenly spaced horizontal slats and a light natural wood finish supported by a single visible rectangular U-shaped metal leg.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.53 · w 0.84 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.33 (high) - Visible furniture and architectural elementsLight gray upholstered arm of a sofa is visible at left rear; a tall narrow window with dark frame sits behind the plant; a recessed fireplace opening with stacked logs is visible at right edge.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.39 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.40 · w 0.14 · h 0.32 (high) - Flooring and rugTextured woven area rug with a geometric diamond pattern sits under the bench; surrounding floor is smooth tile in a warm neutral tone.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.75 · w 0.96 · h 0.23 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft natural light coming from the window produces gentle diffuse shadows beneath the bench and pot and slight specular highlights on some leaf surfaces.
- Image compositionFramed vertically with the plant centered; bottom of image crops the floor and rug while top includes the full window area above the plant.
Colors
medium leaf green· fern leaves#3B4303speckled stone gray· pot#D2CDC6light natural wood· bench top#C1B6ADmatte black· bench leg#261E19- Fern foliageDense cluster of long, narrow compound fern fronds radiating outward and downward; fronds are layered and slightly arching with visible pinnate leaflets.
- 02
Product
Artificial Boston fern with many arching fronds of bright green segmented leaves arranged above a dark brown ribbed plastic pot; fronds radiate outward and drape over the pot edge.
- Overall silhouetteDense crown of long arching fern fronds radiating outward and downward, forming an irregular dome shape that overhangs the pot on all visible sides.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.00 · w 0.94 · h 0.75 (high) - Leaf structureIndividual fronds composed of repeated narrow segmented leaflets (pinnae) along a central midrib; leaflets are slightly curved and serrated at the tips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - Leaf finish and textureLeaves appear to have a smooth, slightly glossy surface with light reflecting along the midribs and leaflet edges.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (medium) - Color variation in foliageFoliage shows a range from medium green to a brighter yellow-green on newer or upper fronds, creating a two-tone effect across the crown.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (medium) - Pot shapeRound tapered plastic pot with a slightly flared rim and a rounded base, visible from the front with vertical shallow ribs molded into the side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.35 (high) - Pot surface detailPot surface is matte or low-sheen with vertical molded ribs and a narrow decorative scallop band near the rim.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.64 · w 0.50 · h 0.25 (high) - Fronds overlapping potMultiple frond tips drape over the pot edge and hang down in front, partially obscuring the upper pot rim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio style product shot on a neutral light background with soft directional lighting from the right creating mild shadows beneath the pot and subtle highlights on leaf surfaces.
- Background and surfaceSmooth neutral light gray wall behind the plant and a flat light surface beneath the pot; background is uncluttered.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the right side produces brighter highlights on right-facing fronds and a soft shadow to the left and beneath the pot.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 1.00 (medium) - Shot compositionCropped vertical composition framing the plant centrally with the pot base near the bottom edge and the top of the foliage close to the top edge.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp detail on leaf edges and pot texture and minimal visible noise.
Colors
bright yellow-green· foliage#B2AD9Cdark brown· pot#3A322D- Overall silhouetteDense crown of long arching fern fronds radiating outward and downward, forming an irregular dome shape that overhangs the pot on all visible sides.
- 03
Product
Close-up of multiple artificial fern fronds showing pinnate leaflets attached to a central stem; glossy plastic surface and visible new bud tips.
- Frond geometrySeveral long, narrow pinnate fronds with a single central rachis and pairs of alternating oblong leaflets along each side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.84 (high) - Leaflet shapeIndividual leaflets are small, slightly curved, oblong with rounded tips and occasional shallow serration at the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.78 (high) - Surface finishLeaves have a glossy, slightly reflective plastic appearance with specular highlights along leaflet surfaces.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.44 (high) - New growth tipsSeveral slender terminals with clustered small bud-like tips that are narrower and lighter in color than mature leaflets.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Stem appearanceCentral stems (rachises) are narrow, linear, and darker green than many leaflets, running the length of each frond.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.86 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.86 (high)
Other
Studio close-up with neutral light grey background, shallow depth of field producing blurred foreground and background fronds, soft diffuse lighting from top-left.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on mid-upper fronds, with parts of other fronds visible out of focus in foreground and background.
- BackgroundEven, neutral light grey background without texture or visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (high) - Depth of fieldShallow depth of field: central fronds are sharp while foreground and distant fronds are blurred.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft, diffuse lighting producing gentle shadows and bright specular highlights on leaflet surfaces, indicating studio illumination.
Colors
medium glossy green· mature leaflets#7B9402yellow-green· new bud tipsdark green· rachis (central stem)#4C6301- Frond geometrySeveral long, narrow pinnate fronds with a single central rachis and pairs of alternating oblong leaflets along each side.
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Customer Reviews
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★★★★★Ginette D.
Magnifique!
Q&A
4 answered- Is the fern UV-resistant for outdoor use in direct sunlight?
- The product description does not specify that the fern is UV-resistant. While some artificial ferns from other brands are marketed as UV-resistant for outdoor use [2][4], we cannot confirm that this one is designed to withstand direct sunlight without fading. For best longevity, we recommend placing it in a shaded outdoor area or indoors.
- Does the plastic have any chemical odor, especially when new?
- New artificial plants made from plastics can sometimes have a mild chemical odor from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used in manufacturing [5][7]. This is typically temporary and can be reduced by airing the plant out in a well-ventilated area for a day or two. High-quality materials like polyethylene are generally safer and have less odor [5].
- Can the fern be left outdoors during winter? Is it frost-resistant?
- The product is made of plastic and is described as suitable for outdoor use, but it does not specify frost resistance. Plastic can become brittle in freezing temperatures, so we do not recommend leaving it outdoors during winter months, especially in areas with frost or snow. For best durability, bring it inside or store it in a protected area during winter.
- Is the included standard plastic pot removable, or is the plant permanently attached?
- The product comes in a standard plastic pot that holds the plant, and it is intended for placement in a decorative planter (not included). Based on the description, the plant and pot are likely removable as a unit, but we cannot confirm whether the plant is permanently attached. Typically, artificial ferns in standard pots can be taken out and repotted if desired.