Is the pot made of real rattan or a synthetic material?

The pot is described as 'rattan-like,' meaning it is made from a synthetic material designed to mimic real rattan, not actual rattan.

Simons Maison

Artificial Fiddleleaf Fig Green Plant Deco Basket

CA$78.00CAD

In Stock

This artificial fiddleleaf fig plant features realistic fiddle-shaped green leaves on a malleable wire frame, potted in a woven rattan-style basket. It is designed for low-maintenance indoor decoration, suitable for placement on tables, shelves, or other interior spaces. The plant measures 28 inches (71 cm) tall, is made of high-quality plastic, and its internal wire allows the leaves to be rearranged as desired.

Color: Green Plant
Material: High-quality plastic, metallic wire, rattan-like pot
Category: Home & Garden > Decor > Artificial Flora

Color

Green

Size

ONE SIZE

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Specifications

This strikingly realistic plant with lush green fiddle-shaped leaves adds life to interior spaces. Potted in a lovely woven basket, it looks great on a table or shelf and requires no maintenance!

High-quality plastic, malleable metallic wire inside to rearrange the leaves as needed, rattan-like pot, 28" (71 cm) tall

Color: Green Plant · green
Material: High-quality plastic, metallic wire, rattan-like pot
Secondary: metal
Gender: unisex
Condition: new
Category: Home & Garden > Decor > Artificial Flora

Additional Attributes

artificial
high-quality plastic
malleable metallic wire
rattan-like pot
no maintenance required
suitable for table or shelf
28 inches tall

Product Insights

The Simons Maison Artificial Fiddleleaf Fig Green Plant Deco Basket offers a cost-effective, durable artificial plant at 78 CAD, saving 60–85% compared to designer figs. Its wire stems allow a custom broad or narrow silhouette, and it arrives display-ready in a synthetic woven basket. The plastic leaves resist dust and wipe clean, lasting 5–10 years with indirect light and simple care, but require avoiding direct sun and heat to prevent fading.

Verified claims

Adjustable stems: Wire stems can be bent to create a broad or narrow silhouette.
Value: 78 CAD saves 60-85% vs designer figs and costs ~$7.80/year.
Display readiness: Display-ready with included synthetic woven basket.
Adjustability: Malleable wire stems shape leaves for custom look.
Size: 28 inches fits tabletops, compact vs floor figs.
Maintenance: Plastic leaves resist dust and wipe clean.
Cost savings: Basket eliminates planter cost; matches $199–$399 designs for $78.
Durability: Wire stems are sturdy and do not snap; construction lasts 5-10 years.
Material: Plastic foliage resists dust and wipes clean with a damp cloth, unlike fabric.
Longevity: With proper care (indirect light), plastic leaves retain color for 5-10 years.
Cleaning: Weekly microfiber dusting and mild-soap deep cleaning keep leaves fresh; avoid hot water and chemicals.
Placement: Place in indirect light to prevent leaf fading from UV.
Lifespan: Lasts 5–10 years when kept out of direct sun and heat.

Product record

Title: Artificial Fiddleleaf Fig Green Plant Deco Basket
Brand: Simons Maison
Price: 78 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Plastic vs. silk realism in artificial fiddle leaf figs

The metallic wire running through each stem — also present in this plant — turns a static decor piece into an adjustable prop: you can angle branches outward for fullness or pull them in for a streamlined column, mimicking the natural, asymmetric branching of a real fiddle leaf fig that a fixed fabric stem simply cannot replicate.
Plastic foliage resists dust and can be wiped down with a damp cloth without watermarking or fraying — a practical advantage over silk or polyester fabric that tends to trap dust in its weave and can degrade along cut edges with cleaning, making this 28‑inch plant especially suited for shelves, kitchen nooks, or high‑touch spots.

How this artificial fig compares on value

High-end retailers like Pottery Barn and West Elm sell faux fiddle leaf figs with similar modern styling and potted presentation for $199 and $399 USD respectively; at 78 CAD (≈$57 USD) this plant delivers that same curated, woven-basket aesthetic at a fraction of the cost, making it a viable centerpiece for style-conscious budgets.
The rattan-like basket eliminates the need for a separate decorative planter, an often-overlooked cost that turns many budget-friendly fake plants into more expensive projects — the Homescapes 70cm fiddle leaf fig at £19.99, for example, ships in a plain black plastic pot that must be cashed out to achieve a similar finished look, while this plant is ready to display right out of the box.
Malleable metallic wire inside each leaf — a feature that allows the plant to be sculpted to fit a space — is typically reserved for artificial fiddle leaf figs priced above 100 CAD; the 28-inch Okak model with ‘Real Touch Adjustable Leaves’ sells for $129.99 USD (reg. $185.70), making this Simons Maison piece a notably accessible way to get the same customizable, shaped look.

Cleaning and preventing fading over time

The broad, dust-prone leaves of this artificial fiddle leaf fig benefit from a quick weekly wipe with a dry microfiber cloth — this prevents the chalky film that makes faux plants look neglected and takes far less effort than the daily care a living fiddle leaf fig would require.
When kept out of direct sun and away from heating vents, a quality plastic fiddle leaf fig like this can hold its vibrant look for 5 to 10 years, making its $78 price a durable long-term decor choice rather than a short-lived accent.
For cleaning the tight spots where leaves join the adjustable stems, a hair dryer on its coolest setting blows out trapped dust without risking heat damage to the plastic or the metallic wire, preserving both the shape and the finish.
Though built for indoors, setting this plant in a south-facing window where it bakes under midday sun will eventually fade its green into a washed-out yellow — indirect light preserves the realistic color, while the plant itself needs no sunlight at all to thrive.
When more than dust accumulates, a damp microfiber cloth with a single drop of mild dish soap lifts kitchen grease or sticky residue from the plastic leaves without harsh chemicals, but always use cool water to avoid warping the leaves or weakening the internal wire bonds.

Wire adjustability and long-term shape retention

Straight out of the box, the stems will be bent inward for compact shipping; take a few minutes to gently spread each leaf cluster outward — the wire core will hold the new position, quickly restoring the plant to a full 28-inch silhouette.
The bendable wire stems separate this plant from lower-cost products that use solid plastic branches — rigid plastic stems snap if you try to adjust them, so the wire core is both a marker of quality and the reason you can personalize the plant's look for your space.
For a full, lifelike look, fan the wired stems outward and upward as you arrange them — this replicates the broad growth habit of a real fiddle leaf fig and turns the 28-inch plant into a wider visual anchor, rather than a narrow vertical spike.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Artificial fiddleleaf fig plant with multiple broad, glossy leaves on a central brown stem, placed in a woven yellow wicker-style cylindrical basket filled with dark potting material.
Overall silhouetteUpright potted faux plant with a single main central stem and several tiers of large, individual leaves radiating outward; plant occupies the central vertical axis of the image.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.76 (high)
Leaf shape and textureMultiple broad fiddle-shaped leaves with visible central veins and slightly undulating margins; leaves appear glossy with subtle highlights and shadowing giving a slightly three-dimensional look.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.58 (high)
Leaf color variationLeaves show two-tone coloring: darker green on the upper surfaces and lighter yellow-green on some undersides or newer leaves visible near the center and lower tiers.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.48 (high)
StemSingle visible brown stem with short lateral petiole branches where leaves attach; stem runs roughly vertically from the pot upward through the plant center.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.46 (high)
Potting surfaceDark, textured potting material or soil visible at the top of the basket interior surrounding the base of the stem.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (medium)
Basket constructionCylindrical woven basket with a chunky braided pattern and two small loop handles at the rim; basket sits on the flat surface and surrounds the plant base.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Plant staged in a rectangular wall niche with a horizontal wooden slat back panel and cream plaster surround; directional warm lighting casts a shadow of the plant and basket onto the niche base.
Setting and backdropRectangular recessed niche with a horizontal wooden slat panel in the rear and smooth light cream plaster framing the niche.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.98 (high)
Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the upper left creates strong highlights on leaf surfaces and a distinct shadow of the basket and lower leaves cast to the right and forward on the niche base.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)
SurfaceFlat light cream horizontal base inside the niche where the basket sits; base shows a triangular shadow shape along the front edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high)
Image crop and compositionPortrait-oriented photograph with the plant centered; niche edges visible on left and right creating a framed composition.
Colors
deep glossy green· upper leaf surfacesyellow-green· leaf undersides and newer leaves#8B8C02warm brown· stem#733C1Agolden yellow· woven basket#A98565dark charcoal· potting surface
02: Product
Close-up of an artificial fiddleleaf fig showing multiple large dark green glossy leaves with visible raised veins, brown segmented stem sections with yellow bud caps, black potting media surface, and the top edge of a woven tan basket.
Large foreground leafProminent single fiddleleaf-shaped leaf centered in the frame with a broad rounded tip, slightly wavy margins, a glossy dark green surface and several lighter green to yellowish raised veins radiating from the base toward the tip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.68 · h 0.47 (high)
Upper overlapping leavesPartially visible large leaves overlapping each other near the top of the image; surfaces show the same glossy dark green finish with paler veins and subtle brownish shading along some areas.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.82 · h 0.34 (medium)
Stem with bud capsBrown segmented stem visible at left with short branch nodes; several branch tips are capped with small yellow protective-looking tips or buds.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.25 · h 0.48 (high)
Potting surfaceTop surface of black potting media visible beneath leaves, appearing textured and matte.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
Woven basket rimUpper rim and weave of a tan woven basket visible at the bottom left, showing a braided pattern and matte natural fiber texture.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up shot with a neutral beige background and soft directional lighting creating gentle highlights on glossy leaves and soft shadows; image is tightly cropped so some leaves and the basket are partially out of frame.
Shot compositionTight detail crop focusing on the plant foliage and upper basket edge; several elements are partially cropped at image edges.
Background and lightingNeutral warm beige background with soft directional light from upper left producing highlights on leaf surfaces and soft shadow to the lower right.
Colors
dark glossy green· leaf surface#2C3C1Byellow-green vein· leaf veinsmedium brown· stembright yellow· bud caps#AAB49Cmatte black· potting media#3B2C24natural tan· woven basket#E5B45B
03: Product
A cylindrical woven straw basket holding artificial potting 'soil' and visible segments of a faux plant trunk, branches, and two large green leaves; the basket has two short looped handles at the rim.
Basket bodyCylindrical woven basket made from wide flat straw-like strips with an irregular over-under braid pattern producing a textured, slightly bulging surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high)
Basket rim and handlesRounded top rim formed by twisted strands; two short looped handles made from the same twisted material rise from opposite sides of the rim and curve inward toward the center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high)
Top surface 'soil'Flat black granular surface filling the basket interior that simulates potting soil, with visible texture and a slightly uneven top plane.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
Plant trunk and branch basesTwo visible brown segmented trunk/branch stems emerging from the soil; stems have a slightly glossy, ribbed texture and visible taped or modeled segment joins.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.02 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (medium)
Large leaves (partial)Two large glossy green leaves with prominent lighter veins and slightly wavy edges; leaf petioles connect to the visible branch segments and extend out of frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio-style image showing the lower two-thirds of the plant and basket on a pale tabletop with a horizontal wooden plank background; direct lighting casts a shadow to the lower left.
BackgroundHorizontal wooden planks with warm medium-brown tones filling the upper half of the frame behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high)
Supporting surfaceSmooth pale tabletop surface occupying the lower portion of the image where the basket sits; visible shadow falls across it.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (high)
Lighting and shadowStrong directional lighting from upper right producing defined shadow of the basket and plant toward the lower left and creating highlights on the basket weave and leaves.
Image crop and framingClose-up vertical crop showing the full height of the basket and the lower portions of stems and leaves; top edges of some leaves extend beyond the image top.
Colors
golden straw· basket#CB8D52dark brown black· top filling ('soil')#230B03dark brown· stems#5B351Cleaf green· leaves#928C02

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Is the pot made of real rattan or a synthetic material?: The pot is described as 'rattan-like,' meaning it is made from a synthetic material designed to mimic real rattan, not actual rattan.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/decor/artificial-plants-flowers/artificial-fiddleleaf-fig-green-plant-deco-basket--20992-24109263?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026