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Perfect for tall artificial palm trees or fern trees where wiping each leaf individually isn't practical."},{"url":"https://www.fauxflora.com.au/blogs/articles/how-to-clean-and-maintain-fake-plants-artificial-plants","quote":"Compressed air can - Great for intricate artificial flowers and stems where dust settles in hard-to-reach areas."},{"url":"https://www.mfi.co.uk/inspiration/how-to-clean-fake-plants","quote":"Generally, keeping the can 30 cm (about 12 inches) away from the plant is a good guideline."}]},"entry_sources":{"quick_wash_for_outdoor_grime":["https://www.mfi.co.uk/inspiration/how-to-clean-fake-plants"],"dedicated_artificial_plant_cleaner_spray":["https://www.fauxflora.com.au/blogs/articles/how-to-clean-and-maintain-fake-plants-artificial-plants"],"window_cleaner_with_ammonia_d_for_color_revival":["https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Fake-Plants"],"compressed_air_or_cool_hairdryer_for_dense_foliage":["https://www.fauxflora.com.au/blogs/articles/how-to-clean-and-maintain-fake-plants-artificial-plants","https://www.mfi.co.uk/inspiration/how-to-clean-fake-plants"]}},"price_vs_comparable_ferns":{"title":"Price compared to similar faux Boston ferns","entries":{"vickerman_19_inch_bush_42_leaves":"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.","26_inch_diameter_at_19_inch_height":"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.","n_space_24_inch_x_32_inch_artificial_fern":"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.","the_artificial_plants_shop_48cm_uv_ifr_fern":"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."},"entry_quotes":{"vickerman_19_inch_bush_42_leaves":[{"url":"https://uberbazaar.com/products/vickerman-fa190623-19-artificial-green-boston-fern-bush","quote":"Vickerman 19\" Artificial Green Boston Fern Bush 42 Leaves"},{"url":"https://uberbazaar.com/products/vickerman-fa190623-19-artificial-green-boston-fern-bush","quote":"Measuring 19``H x 18``W x 18``D"},{"url":"https://uberbazaar.com/products/vickerman-fa190623-19-artificial-green-boston-fern-bush","quote":"$34.29"}],"n_space_24_inch_x_32_inch_artificial_fern":[{"url":"https://www.nuspace.ca/en/products/fern-false-plant","quote":"119.95$"}],"the_artificial_plants_shop_48cm_uv_ifr_fern":[{"url":"https://artificialplants.co.uk/artificial-plants-grasses-c5/artificial-fern-plants-c62/artificial-boston-fern-48cm-uv-ifr-p618","quote":"48cm Width"},{"url":"https://artificialplants.co.uk/artificial-plants-grasses-c5/artificial-fern-plants-c62/artificial-boston-fern-48cm-uv-ifr-p618","quote":"Foliage Height 35cm"},{"url":"https://artificialplants.co.uk/artificial-plants-grasses-c5/artificial-fern-plants-c62/artificial-boston-fern-48cm-uv-ifr-p618","quote":"£16.00"}]},"entry_sources":{"vickerman_19_inch_bush_42_leaves":["https://uberbazaar.com/products/vickerman-fa190623-19-artificial-green-boston-fern-bush"],"n_space_24_inch_x_32_inch_artificial_fern":["https://www.nuspace.ca/en/products/fern-false-plant"],"the_artificial_plants_shop_48cm_uv_ifr_fern":["https://artificialplants.co.uk/artificial-plants-grasses-c5/artificial-fern-plants-c62/artificial-boston-fern-48cm-uv-ifr-p618"]}}}},"handle":"artificial-boston-fern-green-plant-17711-14921","storefront_path":"/en/decor/outdoor-decor/artificial-boston-fern-green-plant--17711-14921","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/decor/outdoor-decor/artificial-boston-fern-green-plant--17711-14921"}}