Hallway in a dark flat
You want a floor areca around 170 cm and you will hide the nursery pot. The CROSOFMI is the top pick: 170 cm agrees with the dimension line, and the listing states an outer planter of 18 to 22 cm inside. There is no UV line.
Artificial palm comparison 2026
The best artificial palms, compared.
Top pick: Keeplush 180 cm areca palm Best value: Tuocal 71 cm areca palm – About £18.99 with 4.5 from 431 reviews, and the 71 cm line matches the dimension line. Updated 21.10.2026.
An artificial palm is a decorative houseplant with plastic, polyester, silk or PE fronds on wired stems, sold in a nursery pot you usually hide in a planter. You buy one for a dark flat, a hallway or a covered corner where a living areca would fail. Finished height, how full it looks after you open the fronds, and whether the base falls over decide the purchase. This comparison keeps eleven amazon.co.uk listings from about £12.99 to £79.99. A bullet that says indoor and outside is not a UV specification. Patio and fade limits are set out on [artificial palms outdoors](/hub/houseplants/artificial-palm/sub/artificial-palm-outdoor). Mixed wording, and height figures that disagree, are reasons to distrust the star line. The checks that should happen before you compare models are set out in the [artificial palm buying guide](/hub/houseplants/artificial-palm/sub/artificial-palm-buying-guide). Leaf's size guide, as that retailer's rule of thumb, takes about 40 cm off the ceiling and counts a planter. Many UK ceilings are around 2.3 to 2.4 m, so 150 to 180 cm is the usual floor palm and 270 cm only suits a stairwell. Read the title, a bullet and the dimension line together. The golden cane is 5 ft, 72 inches and 150 cm in three places.
An artificial palm is a decorative houseplant with plastic, polyester, silk or PE fronds on wired stems, sold in a nursery pot you usually hide in a planter.
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Which artificial palm fits?
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Our view
Keeplush lists this areca at 180 cm with 18 trunks and up to 570 polyester leaves, at £65.99 and 4.5 from 1,614 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest file in this set. The title and the dimension line both say 180 cm, which is clearer than the golden cane listing from the same brand. A bullet claims UV Resistant technology and names patio, porch and balcony, yet a UK review update says the stems rust and that it is not recommended outside. Reviewers also say the 6 inch pot is small, the plant is top heavy, and stems lean until it sits in a heavier pot. One review found no instructions when attaching the leaves. At 4.72 kg the whole item is not a heavy base, so a knock in a hallway still needs ballast. It is the palm to choose when you want the longest UK review file and you will keep it indoors.
Pros
- 180 cm on the title and the dimension line
- 4.5 from 1,614 amazon.co.uk reviews
- 18 trunks and up to 570 leaves stated
- Bark and wood chaff on the base
Cons
- A UK review reports rust and advises against outdoor use
- 6 inch pot, and reviews call the plant top-heavy
- One review found no instructions for the leaves
Best for: You want the most-reviewed 180 cm areca in this set for an indoor hallway.
Less suitable: You want a patio palm you can leave in UK rain, or a nursery pot reviewers treat as finished.
Specifications
- Model
- Keeplush 180 cm areca palm
- Brand
- Keeplush
- Price
- ∼£66
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(1,614)
- Palm type
- Areca
- Height
- 180 cm
- Placement
- Indoor and outdoor
- UV claim
- UV resistant
- Pot
- 6 inch plastic
- Weight
- 4.72 kg
- Material
- Polyester
- Assembly
- Fit the leaves
- Pack
- 1
Common questions
Does the listing say this Keeplush palm is UV resistant?
One bullet says UV Resistant technology and lists patio, porch and balcony. A UK review update says it is not recommended outside because stems rust.
How tall is it?
The title and the dimension line both say 180 cm. The weight in the file is 4.72 kg.
What do UK reviews say about the pot?
Reviewers say the pot is small, the plant is top heavy, and stems can lean. Several put it in a larger weighted pot.
Our view
This Keeplush golden cane is sold as three trunks and 19 fronds at £79.99, with 4.5 from 1,220 amazon.co.uk reviews and a cement pot of about 7 inches at 5.3 kg. The title says 5 ft, a bullet says 72 inches, and the dimension line says 150 cm, and those three figures are not the same height. The title says outdoor, but the bullets do not say UV resistant, and one UK review says it faded after about a year. Other UK reviews say it falls until a heavier outer pot is used, including in a moderate breeze. The three pieces slot together, and reviewers say it looks full only after the fronds are shaped. A spread bullet of 48 by 48 by 72 inches depends on how you bend it, so it is not a fixed width. Buy it only if you measure the room against 150 cm and treat 5 ft and 72 inches as unresolved.
Pros
- 4.5 from 1,220 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Three trunks and 19 fronds
- Cement pot, item weight 5.3 kg
- Three pieces that slot together
Cons
- 5 ft, 72 inches and 150 cm do not agree
- No UV line, and a UK review reports fade after about a year
- UK reviews say it falls in a breeze until a heavier pot is added
- £79.99, at the top of this set
Best for: You want a clump of three trunks and you will check the delivered height against 150 cm.
Less suitable: You need one agreed height, or a palm the listing actually calls UV resistant.
Specifications
- Model
- Keeplush triple golden cane palm
- Brand
- Keeplush
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(1,220)
- Palm type
- Golden cane
- Height
- 150 cm; conflicts
- Placement
- Indoor and outdoor
- UV claim
- None
- Pot
- Cement, about 7 in
- Weight
- 5.3 kg
- Assembly
- Three pieces
- Pack
- 1
Common questions
How tall is this golden cane palm?
The title says 5 ft, a bullet says 72 inches high, and the dimension line says 150 cm. Those three figures are not the same.
Does the listing say it is UV resistant?
The bullets do not say UV resistant. They do say indoor and outside. One UK review says it faded after about a year.
Will the supplied pot hold it outdoors?
UK reviews say it falls until a heavier outer pot is used, including in a moderate breeze. The listing pot is cement-filled.
Our view
Tuocal’s 71 cm areca is listed at £18.99 with 24 leaves, a silk and polyester mix, and 4.5 from 431 amazon.co.uk reviews. The dimension line is 30 × 30 × 71 cm and the item weighs 1.16 kg, so it is a table or shelf plant, not a stairwell filler. The uses field includes covered outdoor décor and there is no UV-resistant line, which means a covered balcony is the limit the page actually states. UK reviews describe unbending stems and attaching leaves, and one found the stems folded. A bullet says non-toxic without a test, a standard or a certificate in the file. Silk should be dry-dusted rather than washed. At this price and review count it is the best value in the set when you want a small areca whose height lines agree.
Pros
- 71 cm matches the 30 × 30 × 71 cm dimension line
- 4.5 from 431 amazon.co.uk reviews at £18.99
- 24 leaves on a 1.16 kg plant
- Covered outdoor use is named, rather than an open patio claim
Cons
- Leaves need fitting, and one UK review found the stems folded
- No UV-resistant line
- Non-toxic is a bullet, not a cited test
- Silk and polyester, so the leaves should not be soaked
Best for: You want a 71 cm areca for a desk, shelf or covered balcony at under £20.
Less suitable: You need a floor palm, or a plant you can hose down in full sun.
Specifications
- Model
- Tuocal 71 cm areca palm
- Brand
- Tuocal
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(431)
- Palm type
- Areca
- Height
- 71 cm
- Placement
- Covered outdoor
- UV claim
- None
- Pot
- Black plastic
- Weight
- 1.16 kg
- Material
- Silk and polyester
- Assembly
- Fit the leaves
- Pack
- 1
Common questions
Can this Tuocal palm go on a balcony?
The uses field includes outdoor décor for covered spaces. There is no UV-resistant line. One UK buyer used it on a balcony.
Do the leaves arrive fitted?
The bullets say the leaves need to be installed. UK reviews describe unbending stems and attaching leaves, and one found the stems folded.
Is the non-toxic line a test result?
The bullet says non-toxic. The file does not cite a test, a standard or a certificate.
Our view
The CROSOFMI areca stands 170 cm in a cement-filled plastic pot 15.24 cm across, listed at £55.99 with 4.5 from 423 amazon.co.uk reviews. UK buyers who mention the pot say it is small for the canopy and move the plant into a larger outer pot, which matches the listing’s own advice of an 18 to 22 cm internal diameter and at least 14 cm internal height. Assembly is connecting sections, and the bullets put that at about five minutes, with a request to air a new-material smell. Joins show if you stand close, so the palm reads better from across a hallway than under a lamp. There is no UV line, and the care bullet says to keep it dry and away from prolonged sun, damp, flames and radiators. At 4.71 kg it is heavier than the 71 cm plants in this set, though it will still lean if the nursery pot is the only base. In this comparison it is the top pick for an indoor floor palm whose height lines agree.
Pros
- 170 cm agrees with the 15.2 × 15.2 × 170 cm dimension line
- Cement-filled pot, and an outer planter of 18–22 cm internal diameter is stated
- 4.5 from 423 amazon.co.uk reviews at £55.99
- Polyester fronds, with assembly put at about five minutes
Cons
- UK reviews say the supplied pot is small until you add an outer planter
- Joins are visible up close
- No UV line, so it is not a patio palm
Best for: You want a 170 cm indoor areca and you will sit it in a planter about 18–22 cm inside.
Less suitable: You need a UV-stated outdoor palm, or a trunk that looks seamless from 30 cm away.
Specifications
- Model
- CROSOFMI 170 cm areca palm
- Brand
- CROSOFMI
- Price
- ∼£56
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(423)
- Palm type
- Areca
- Height
- 170 cm
- Placement
- Indoor
- UV claim
- None
- Pot
- Cement, 15.2 cm
- Weight
- 4.71 kg
- Material
- Polyester
- Assembly
- About 5 minutes
- Pack
- 1
Common questions
Can this CROSOFMI palm go outside?
The care bullet says keep it dry and away from prolonged direct sunlight, damp, flames and radiators. There is no UV-resistant line.
What outer planter fits the inner pot?
The bullets recommend an internal diameter of 18 to 22 cm and an internal height of at least 14 cm. The inner pot is 15.24 cm across and 12.7 cm high.
Do UK reviews mention the pot?
Yes. Buyers say the supplied pot is small for the canopy and move it into a larger outer pot. Joins are visible up close.
Our view
Briful’s 110 cm areca has 10 polyester trunks, a cement base and a black pot about 5.5 inches across, at £46.99 and 4.22 kg. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 from 244 reviews, and the dimension line matches the title at 15 × 15 × 110 cm. Several UK reviews call it realistic for the price once the branches are pulled out, while one says it looks plastic and cheap. One review says that unit arrived assembled. The bullets name home, office and hotel, not UV resistance, so a UK note of a few weeks in the garden without fading is not a durability result. It sits below a 170–180 cm hallway palm and above a 71 cm table plant, which is the useful band when a 2.3 m ceiling cannot take 180 cm. The manufacturer field says GnFlowers rather than Briful, which is a catalogue oddity on the same page.
Pros
- 110 cm agrees with the 15 × 15 × 110 cm dimension line
- Cement base at 4.22 kg
- 4.3 from 244 amazon.co.uk reviews
- One UK review found that unit already assembled
Cons
- No UV line in the bullets
- A few weeks in a garden is not a fade test
- One UK review calls the look plastic and cheap
- The pot is about 5.5 inches and still wants a planter
Best for: You want a mid-height indoor areca around 110 cm under £50.
Less suitable: You need 170 cm of height, or a UV specification for a patio.
Specifications
- Model
- Briful 110 cm areca palm
- Brand
- Briful
- Price
- ∼£47
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(244)
- Palm type
- Areca
- Height
- 110 cm
- Placement
- Indoor
- UV claim
- None
- Pot
- Cement, 5.5 in
- Weight
- 4.22 kg
- Material
- Polyester
- Assembly
- Often assembled
- Pack
- 1
Common questions
Is this Briful palm sold as outdoor?
The feature bullets name home, office and hotel. They do not claim UV resistance. One UK review reports a few weeks in the garden without fading.
How tall is it with the pot?
The title says 3.6 ft and 110 cm. The dimension line is 15 × 15 × 110 cm. Weight is 4.22 kg.
What do UK reviews say about realism?
Several call it realistic for the price once the branches are pulled out. One says it looks plastic and cheap.
Our view
ZEEOZE sells a phoenix-style palm with a plastic trunk, PE leaves and a concrete base at £79.41, listed as 270 cm and 12.7 kg, with 4.3 from 76 amazon.co.uk reviews. The bullets say 21 leaves, a trunk about 3.15 inches across, and a non-removable concrete weight. There is no dimension line in the file, so 270 cm is a title claim only, and a non-UK review says the trunk looked nearer 5 ft, with the leaves taking it to about 7 to 8 ft. A bullet says fully UV-resistant and waterproof, while that same non-UK review says the pamphlet forbids direct sun, so the outdoor line is not settled from UK evidence. One UK review still wanted extra support after a knock, even at 12.7 kg. Assembly is described as easy to set. It only belongs in a stairwell or a room well above a typical flat ceiling, and only if you measure it on the day it arrives.
Pros
- Heaviest item in the set at 12.7 kg, with a concrete base
- Phoenix look with 21 broader leaves rather than a thin areca clump
- UV-resistant and waterproof claimed in a bullet
- 4.3 from 76 amazon.co.uk reviews
Cons
- No dimension line beside the 270 cm title
- A non-UK review says the pamphlet forbids direct sun
- £79.41 for a height the file does not measure
- One UK review still wanted extra support after a knock
Best for: You have a high stairwell and you will measure the palm when it arrives.
Less suitable: You have a typical 2.3–2.4 m UK ceiling, or you need a height the dimension line confirms.
Specifications
- Model
- ZEEOZE 270 cm phoenix palm
- Brand
- ZEEOZE
- Price
- ∼£79
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(76)
- Palm type
- Phoenix
- Height
- 270 cm title
- Placement
- Indoor and outdoor
- UV claim
- UV and waterproof
- Pot
- Concrete base
- Weight
- 12.7 kg
- Material
- PE and plastic
- Assembly
- Easy to set
- Pack
- 1
Common questions
Is there a measured height besides 270 cm?
The file has no width-by-depth-by-height line. The title says 270 cm. A non-UK review says the trunk looked nearer 5 ft and 7 to 8 ft with the leaves.
What does the listing claim about sun and rain?
A bullet says fully UV-resistant and waterproof. A non-UK review says the pamphlet says not to put it in direct sunlight.
How heavy is the base?
Item weight is 12.7 kg. The bullets describe a non-removable concrete weight. One UK review still wanted extra support after a knock.
Our view
Laelfe sells an 18-leaf plastic areca at a claimed 71 cm for £14.99, with 4.2 from 651 amazon.co.uk reviews and an item weight of 240 g. The dimension line is 50 × 50 × 71 cm, so the height at least matches the title, but the model number and part number are Monstera Pflanze, and one UK review calls it a Monstera. UK reviews say the pot is top heavy and that it topples unless it sits in another pot with stones. A bullet says indoor and outdoor, including balcony and patio, and waterproof refers to wiping the leaves, not a UV specification. Leaves are fitted by the buyer. It is a light table palm if you ballast it, and a poor choice if the model number makes you unsure what will arrive.
Pros
- 71 cm on the title and the dimension line
- 4.2 from 651 amazon.co.uk reviews at £14.99
- 18 plastic leaves you can wipe
Cons
- 240 g, and UK reviews say it topples without stones in another pot
- The model number is Monstera Pflanze
- Outdoor wording has no UV line
- Leaves are fitted by the buyer
Best for: You want a cheap 71 cm plant and you will drop it into a heavier pot with stones.
Less suitable: You need a palm that stays upright in its own pot, or a model number that says areca.
Specifications
- Model
- Laelfe 71 cm areca palm
- Brand
- Laelfe
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(651)
- Palm type
- Areca
- Height
- 71 cm
- Placement
- Indoor and outdoor
- UV claim
- None
- Pot
- Included, light
- Weight
- 0.24 kg
- Material
- Plastic
- Assembly
- Fit the leaves
- Pack
- 1
Common questions
Why does the model number say Monstera?
The model number and part number are Monstera Pflanze. The title, colour and included-components line say a 71 cm areca palm with 18 leaves. One UK review calls it a Monstera.
Will the pot stay upright?
Item weight is 240 g. UK reviews say the pot is top heavy and that it topples unless it sits in another pot with stones.
Is it sold for outdoors?
A bullet says indoor and outdoor, including balcony and patio. There is no UV-resistant line. Waterproof refers to wiping the leaves.
Our view
Sour Lemon sells a two-pack at £12.99 with 4.2 from 354 amazon.co.uk reviews, and the title mixes tropical palm with artificial Monstera. Several UK review titles name Monstera, including Monstera Albo, so the star line is not a verdict on one palm. A bullet says 28 inches high by 22 inches wide, while the dimension line is 72 × 35 × 35 cm, which is a different shape. The material field says plastic and a bullet says silk and polyester. One UK review describes unfinished holes and sharp stem ends. The planter in the bullet is 4.5 inches, and there is no UV line even though garden is named. At 2.46 kg for the pair it is cheap shelf money, and it is the wrong file if you came for a single areca.
Pros
- Two plants at £12.99
- 4.2 from 354 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Some UK reviews call the leaf fitting easy
Cons
- Title and UK review titles mix palm and Monstera
- A 28 inch bullet and a 72 × 35 × 35 cm dimension line disagree
- One UK review reports sharp stem ends
- No UV line
Best for: You are happy with a cheap pair and you will check the photos for Monstera before you order.
Less suitable: You want one identifiable palm, or a height you can plan a corner around.
Specifications
- Model
- Sour Lemon 2-pack palm
- Brand
- Sour Lemon
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(354)
- Palm type
- Palm and Monstera
- Height
- Lines disagree
- Placement
- Indoor
- UV claim
- None
- Pot
- 4.5 inch planter
- Weight
- 2.46 kg
- Material
- Silk and polyester
- Assembly
- Insert leaves
- Pack
- 2
Common questions
Is this a palm or a Monstera?
The title says both tropical palm and artificial Monstera. The tree-type field says palm. Several UK review titles name Monstera, including Monstera Albo.
Which height should you trust?
A bullet says 28 inches high by 22 inches wide. The dimension line is 72 × 35 × 35 cm. Those figures do not describe the same shape.
What do UK reviews say about assembly?
Some call it easy. One says unfinished holes and stem ends made assembly painful.
Our view
Cnwinu sells two small plastic palms at £14.99 and 1.44 kg, with 4.1 from 64 amazon.co.uk reviews. For the palm option a bullet says 80 cm and 60 cm, and the same bullet also prints Monstera heights, while the dimension line is 15 × 60 × 13 cm. The title says indoor, a décor bullet mentions garden, and there is no UV line. UK reviews say they arrive unassembled and are easy to put together, and the bullets say to unfold the leaves in pebble-filled pots. The review file is much smaller than Tuocal or Laelfe at a similar price. Use it as a pair of indoor accents only after you measure what arrives, because the page does not give one height you can plan a shelf around.
Pros
- Two palms at £14.99
- Pebbles in the pots
- UK reviews call assembly easy
- 1.44 kg for the pair, heavier than the 240 g Laelfe
Cons
- 80 cm and 60 cm do not match the 15 × 60 × 13 cm dimension line
- The same bullet also prints Monstera heights
- Only 64 amazon.co.uk reviews
- No UV line, and the title says indoor
Best for: You want two small indoor palms and you will measure them on arrival.
Less suitable: You are planning a corner from an 80 cm figure, or you want a UV outdoor pair.
Specifications
- Model
- Cnwinu two small palms
- Brand
- Cnwinu
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(64)
- Palm type
- Palm
- Height
- Lines disagree
- Placement
- Indoor
- UV claim
- None
- Pot
- With pebbles
- Weight
- 1.44 kg
- Material
- Plastic
- Assembly
- Unfold leaves
- Pack
- 2
Common questions
What size are the two palms?
For the palm option the bullet says 80 cm and 60 cm. The same bullet also prints Monstera heights. The dimension line is 15 × 60 × 13 cm, which does not match 80 cm.
Do they arrive ready to stand?
UK reviews say they come unassembled and are easy to put together. The bullets say to unfold leaves in the pot.
Are they outdoor palms?
The title says indoor. A décor bullet mentions garden. There is no UV line.
Our view
Briful’s 120 cm two-trunk plastic palm is listed at £35.19 and 3 kg, with a black planter and a dimension line of 18 × 18 × 120 cm. The star line is 4.1 from 4 reviews, and the three review bodies in the file are from Germany, so they are not UK opinion. Those German comments say compact shipping creased the fronds and that they needed shaping. The bullets also name 90 cm and 146 cm as other sizes, so you should confirm the basket is the 120 cm option before you rely on the title. Porch is named and there is no UV line. Species is not stated beyond two trunks. It is a mid-height plastic palm with almost no UK evidence, which is why it sits behind the 110 cm Briful that has 244 reviews.
Pros
- 120 cm matches the 18 × 18 × 120 cm dimension line
- 3 kg with a black planter
- Fronds described as adjustable
- £35.19, below the 170 cm palms in this set
Cons
- 4.1 from 4 reviews, and no UK review text in the file
- The written comments are from Germany, not UK opinion
- No UV line, and the species is not named
- The bullets also name 90 cm and 146 cm options
Best for: You want about 120 cm and you accept a listing with almost no UK reviews.
Less suitable: You choose on star ratings, or you need UK texts about how the palm looks in a British room.
Specifications
- Model
- Briful 120 cm two-trunk palm
- Brand
- Briful
- Price
- ∼£35
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(4)
- Palm type
- Two-trunk palm
- Height
- 120 cm
- Placement
- Indoor
- UV claim
- None
- Pot
- Black planter
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Material
- Plastic
- Assembly
- Shape the fronds
- Pack
- 1
Common questions
Which height is this listing?
This file is the 120 cm option. The dimension line is 18 × 18 × 120 cm. The bullets also name 90 cm and 146 cm as other sizes.
Are there UK reviews in the file?
No. The three review bodies are from Germany. The listing stars are 4.1 from 4. Those comments are not UK reviews.
Can the leaves be reshaped?
The bullets say the fronds are adjustable. A German review says compact shipping creased them and they needed shaping. The item weight is 3 kg.
Our view
Lighterday lists a two-pot set at £14.99 and 720 g, with 4.0 from 369 amazon.co.uk reviews, the lowest star line among the plants here that have a real review file. The colour name says two pots of artificial yellow palm, while a bullet says one 60 cm yellow palm and one 53 cm Monstera. The dimension line is 53 × 10 × 10 cm, which does not match both of those heights. UK reviews say it looks realistic from across a room and better in a larger pot, one says it is smaller than described, and one cut a finger on a sharp part. Assembly was about two minutes each in one review. Indoor and outdoor décor is named without a UV line. Treat the parcel as a mixed pair until you see both pots.
Pros
- Two pots at £14.99
- 4.0 from 369 amazon.co.uk reviews
- One review put assembly at about two minutes each
Cons
- The colour name and a bullet disagree on whether both pots are palms
- The dimension line is 53 × 10 × 10 cm against bullet heights of 60 cm and 53 cm
- A UK review reports a cut from a sharp part
- 720 g for the set, so the pots are light
Best for: You want a small yellow palm and you will accept that the second pot may be a Monstera.
Less suitable: You need two matching palms, or a listing whose size lines agree.
Specifications
- Model
- Lighterday two-pot yellow palm set
- Brand
- Lighterday
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(369)
- Palm type
- Palm and Monstera
- Height
- 60 and 53 cm
- Placement
- Indoor and outdoor
- UV claim
- None
- Pot
- Pots included
- Weight
- 0.72 kg
- Material
- Plastic
- Assembly
- About 2 minutes
- Pack
- 2
Common questions
Do you get two palms?
The colour name says two pots of artificial yellow palm. A bullet says one 60 cm yellow palm and one 53 cm Monstera.
Why do the measurements disagree?
The bullet heights are 60 cm and 53 cm. The dimension line is 53 × 10 × 10 cm. Item weight is 720 g.
What do UK reviews say about size?
One says it is smaller than described. Others say it looks realistic from across a room and better in a larger pot. One cut a finger on a sharp part.
How we compared
Scores are 0–100 from the eleven amazon.co.uk listings kept in this comparison. This is not a lab test and not a personal trial. Prices are the GBP shelf prices on those pages. A larger review file can outrank a higher price, but it does not cancel a contradicted claim. The highest score is the top pick. Best value is a different ASIN: a short areca whose height lines agree, at the low end of the shelf, with hundreds of reviews. Weights sum to 100.
1
Amazon evidence
30%Stars and review count as shown to a UK shopper. Written reviews that are not from the UK, and a file of only four reviews, score lower. Stars on a mixed Monstera parent are not treated as a verdict on one palm.
2
Listing consistency
25%Species look, and whether the title, a bullet and the dimension line describe the same height. Mixed palm and Monstera wording, or a model number that says Monstera on a palm title, is a deduction. A tall title with no dimension line is a deduction.
3
Base and pot
20%Stated weight, cement or concrete, and whether the page tells you what outer planter fits. A nursery pot that UK reviews call top-heavy scores lower than a stated planter size.
4
Placement honesty
15%A UV line counts only when the rest of the file does not contradict it. Indoor and outside without those words is an indoor plant. A UK review that reports rust or fade against an outdoor bullet is a deduction.
5
Price and value
10%Price is recorded in GBP and used for the value award. It does not raise the headline score on its own. The value award is the Tuocal at about £18.99, not the cheapest mixed pair.
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Last updated: 21.10.2026
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Artificial palm buying guide
Choose the height, the species look and the UV wording before the star rating. A 71 cm table areca, a 170 cm floor areca and a 270 cm phoenix are not the same purchase, and indoor and outside is not a UV specification.
What is an artificial palm?
An artificial palm is a decorative houseplant: plastic, polyester, silk or PE fronds on wired stems, in a nursery pot you usually hide in a planter. UK shoppers use one in a dark flat, a hallway or a patio corner where a living areca would fail. You judge it by finished height, how full it looks after shaping, and whether the base falls over.
Best for
- A dark flat or hallway where you want 150–180 cm and no watering
- A desk or covered balcony where a 71 cm areca is enough
Not ideal for
- A patio you will leave in UK rain without reading the fade and rust reviews
- A café corridor or escape route, unless a fire-risk assessor has signed it off
Mistakes to avoid
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Trusting the title height alone
The Keeplush golden cane is 5 ft in the title, 72 inches in a bullet and 150 cm on the dimension line. ZEEOZE says 270 cm and has no dimension line. Read all three places, then measure the plant that arrives.
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Treating outdoor as UV protection
Indoor and outside without the words UV-resistant is an indoor plant. A UK review on the 180 cm Keeplush reports rust. A UK review on the golden cane reports fade after about a year. Waterproof on a bullet is not a sun test.
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Using the nursery pot as the finished base
CROSOFMI states an outer planter of 18 to 22 cm inside. Laelfe is 0.24 kg and UK reviews say it topples. ZEEOZE is 12.7 kg and one UK review still wanted extra support after a knock. Hide the nursery pot and add ballast.
What to weigh up
Height that fits the room
HighLeaf's size guide, as that retailer's rule of thumb, takes about 40 cm off the ceiling and counts a planter. Many UK ceilings are around 2.3 to 2.4 m, so 150 to 180 cm is the usual floor palm. A 71 cm plant is a desk or shelf. A 270 cm title only suits a stairwell, and only if you measure it, because ZEEOZE has no dimension line beside 270 cm. Check the title, a bullet and the dimension line together. CROSOFMI is 170 cm on the title and on 15.2 × 15.2 × 170 cm.
UV wording, pot and material
HighA UV line counts only when the rest of the file does not contradict it. Indoor and outside without the words UV-resistant is an indoor plant. Keeplush's 180 cm areca prints UV Resistant technology and names patio, porch and balcony, yet a UK review update says the stems rust and that it is not recommended outside. The golden cane title says outdoor, the bullets do not say UV resistant, and a UK review reports fade after about a year.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Desk, shelf or covered balcony
You want a small areca under £20 whose height lines agree. The Tuocal is the best value: 71 cm matches the dimension line, at about £18.99 with 4.5 from 431 reviews. The leaves need fitting, and covered outdoor use is the limit the page states.
Someone reading an outdoor claim
You want a UV line and you will read the reviews that contradict it. The Keeplush 180 cm areca is the listing that prints UV Resistant technology. A UK review update reports rust and says not to use it outside, so keep it indoors unless you accept that limit.
Common questions about artificial palms
Which artificial palm is the top pick?
The top pick is the CROSOFMI 170 cm areca at about £55.99, rated 4.5 from 423 amazon.co.uk reviews. It scores 92 because 170 cm agrees with the dimension line and the page states an outer planter of 18 to 22 cm inside. UK reviews still call the nursery pot small, joins show up close, and there is no UV line. Best value is the Tuocal 71 cm areca at about £18.99.
How much does an artificial palm cost?
On these amazon.co.uk listings the shelf price runs from about £12.99 to £79.99. Entry is about £12.99 to £18.99 for 60 to 80 cm plants and pairs. Mid is about £35.19 to £55.99 for 110 to 170 cm singles, including the CROSOFMI at £55.99. Upper is about £65.99 to £79.99 for the 180 cm Keeplush areca, the golden cane and the 270 cm ZEEOZE. These are the prices in the category files, not a market average, and they can move.
What should you check before you buy an artificial palm?
Check one height that the title and the dimension line share, the species look, and whether a UV line is actually printed. Indoor and outside without the words UV-resistant is an indoor plant. Then check the pot: nursery pots tip, and CROSOFMI is the row that states an 18 to 22 cm outer planter. Skip a title that also says Monstera. Open the fronds before you judge how full it looks.
Can these artificial palms go outside in the UK?
Only if the listing prints a UV line, and even then read the reviews. Keeplush’s 180 cm areca claims UV Resistant technology, and a UK review update reports rust and says not to use it outside. The golden cane has no UV bullet, and a UK review says it faded after about a year. ZEEOZE claims UV resistance and waterproofing, while a non-UK review says the pamphlet forbids direct sun. Waterproof is not a UV specification.
How tall should a floor palm be under a UK ceiling?
Leaf’s size guide takes about 40 cm off the ceiling and counts a planter, as that retailer’s rule of thumb. Many UK ceilings are around 2.3 to 2.4 m, so 150 to 180 cm is the usual floor palm. CROSOFMI at 170 cm and the Keeplush areca at 180 cm both match their dimension lines. ZEEOZE’s 270 cm title has no dimension line and only suits a high stairwell.
Why do some cheap listings mix palm and Monstera?
Sour Lemon’s title says both tropical palm and artificial Monstera, and several UK review titles name Monstera. Lighterday’s colour name says two yellow palms, while a bullet says one palm and one Monstera. Laelfe’s title says a 71 cm areca, but the model number is Monstera Pflanze. Stars on those pages are not a verdict on one palm. Wider faux greenery sits under artificial plants.
Are these artificial palms fireproof or safe for pets?
No listing in this set is fireproof or pet-safe. The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 cover upholstery, not a potted palm. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment for a café or a shop. Kent Fire and Rescue says artificial foliage should stay off escape routes and away from naked flames. Only CROSOFMI states that it contains no natural plant pollen.
Our verdict
The top pick is the CROSOFMI 170 cm areca at about £55.99. It scores 92, the highest here, with 4.5 from 423 reviews and a dimension line that matches 170 cm. UK reviews still call the nursery pot small until you add an outer planter, and there is no UV line. Best value is the Tuocal 71 cm areca at about £18.99, a different ASIN, with 4.5 from 431 reviews and a 71 cm line that matches. It is a table plant, the leaves need fitting, and there is no UV line. Skip the CROSOFMI if you need a patio palm. Skip the Tuocal if you need a floor palm.
Best value
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Tuocal 71 cm areca palm
About £18.99 with 4.5 from 431 reviews, and the 71 cm line matches the dimension line.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 21.10.2026
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Guides to artificial palms
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Artificial palm buying guideHeight, species look, UV wording and pot, as a checklist rather than a ranked table.Best artificial palmWhich listing fits a hallway, a low ceiling, a table, or a skip.How to shape an artificial palmOpen wired fronds, dust by material, and air a new-plastic smell.Artificial palm outdoorsUV lines, fade and rust reviews, and whether the base will stand in wind.Tall or tabletop artificial palmA 150–180 cm floor palm against a 60–80 cm plant.
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Sources
Public UK sources named below. amazon.co.uk prices, stars and review counts on these eleven listings were taken from the category files. Page updated 21 October 2026.
- Leaf palm guide (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- Leaf size guide (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- Leaf care guide (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- Leaf outdoor guide (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- Kent Fire and Rescue: artificial or dried foliage (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- West Sussex County Council: artificial plants and fire safety (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 22 (retrieved 21 October 2026)
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