Widely used in residential, corporate and commercial projects, preserved plants Brazilian homes are gaining more and more, mainly due to their natural appearance, high durability and low maintenance requirements.
But do you know what these plants look like or how to use them in environments? In order not to clarify the issues, the professionals Priscila and Bernardo Tressino, partners at the head of the firm PB Architecturegathered information about this new trend that promises more beauty and connection with nature.
What are?
Preserved plants vs artificial plants
Architect Bernardo Tressino explains that the preserved plants are natural species that underwent a conservation technique that maintains the integrity and characteristics, in order to maintain foliage and texture – a feature that differentiates them from artificial plants, produced in synthetic materials, such as plastics and silicone, in addition to the appearance that is far from true. It is a type of procedure that can be performed from arranging flowers, foliage and even trees.
With the use of high technology to dehydrate the plants, then some chemical products are added that make their consistency last and dyeing to maintain the color. “It’s like we stopped this plant in time”, he says. And although it doesn’t need as much care as the natural ones, punctual repairs are important for conservation in a period that can be from 5 to 10 years.
“When we talk about repairs, it is good to remember that they are only done if and when necessary, as they do not require conventional cleaning. Nowadays we find varieties that are even dustproof, but we always recommend removing the excess, at least twice a year, with a duster”, he adds.
Benefits of artificial plants
Functional and versatile, the use of plants and flowers to decorate interior projects – a practice also called plantscaping – is a trend with the potential to gain space in all styles as a landscaping resource, reveals architect Priscila Tressino, as it results in the appreciation maximum of the environments and refers to the naturalness of being.
“But unlike the natural ones, it is recommended that the preserved plants do not receive moisture, such as steam from areas such as bathrooms, rain and sunlight. All this because of the treatment given to the preserved plants”, he emphasizes.
Among the main benefits of these darlings are:
- Dispensing with watering, pruning, fertilization and sun exposure;
- Low maintenance;
- Free from unwanted insects;
- High durability;
- Made-to-measure;
- Excessive noise absorption.
composing the projects
As previously mentioned, it is a proposal that can compose all environments, mainly, Living room, dining room, terrace, entrance hall, toilet or bathroom no showers, reception, waiting rooms or attendance. And if there are still doubts about how to choose the species and arrangement compositions, the architect and landscaper recommends:
for vases
Dehydrated foliage and flower species, such as: palm leaves, wheat branches, eucalyptus leaves, rushes, pampas grass, pine cones, cotton branches, hydrangeas, roses, daisies and lavender;
for cache pots
Boxwood, assorted palm trees, cica, podocarpo, jabuticabeira, dracena, bamboo, cherry;
for vertical garden
Maidenhair, ferns, Portuguese lace, lambari, asparagus, deer antler, monstera, bromeliad.
“It is always good to keep in mind that the predominantly green color, added to the flowers, generates a cheerful, relaxed and inviting atmosphere. This look, in a way, creates a kind of print that does not require the application of coatings, wallpaper or paintings.
In more extravagant proposals, we can make use of the visual identity, taking advantage of the very highlight of the vertical garden, and thus applying phrases, neon, even the company’s logo on it. Imagine a bar, restaurant, beauty salon, where everyone wants to take “that” instagrammable photo? It looks beautiful!” concludes Priscila.