Inspiration
Airbnb & vacation rental decor
Greenery that survives every checkout.
The 10-minute makeover
- 0 to 2 minPick the photo spot.The corner that appears first in your listing: coffee table, console or dining table.
- 2 to 5 minFill one big vase.Three bunches of preserved eucalyptus or olive branches. Real leaves look real on camera.
- 5 to 8 minAdd two small touches.A bowl on the nightstand, a small vase by the entrance.
- 8 to 10 minPlace the card, shoot."Real plants, please don't water me" next to each piece. Then retake your listing photos.
Real preserved plants and flowers need no water and no light. They stay fresh through empty weeks, and there is nothing for guests to water, or kill.
Example: one night of rent, spent once
A typical kit for a 1 or 2-bedroom rental, at current pro prices. Adapt it to your space: the logic stays the same.
| Room | What | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Living room | 3 bunches of silver dollar eucalyptus in one tall vase | $43.80 |
| Bedroom | Preserved rose in a glass bowl | $15.80 |
| Entrance & kitchen | Baby's breath and mini pampas in a small vase | $21.65 |
| Bathroom | Faux pothos bush, safe with shower steam | $15.90 |
| Total | Lasts for years | $97.15 |
Your own vases. Pro prices for 1 unit, before volume discounts.
What it changes for you
- No recurring cost. Buy once. No weekly bouquet, no plant replaced after an empty month.
- Less work at every turnover. Nothing to water, trim or throw away: your cleaners save a few minutes per stay, and you save a line on the checklist.
- Better photos, more clicks. Real leaves and petals look natural on camera: your listing looks fresh and cared for, every season.
- Better first impression. Guests walk into a place that feels alive. That is the kind of detail they mention in reviews.
Room by room checklist
Living room
- One tall vase of eucalyptus or olive branches
- A framed moss piece above the sofa
- Nothing on the floor that guests can knock over
Preserved Reindeer Moss Forest Green (Box)
Bedroom & reading corner
- A small arrangement or a rose in a glass bowl on the nightstand
- Trailing faux greenery on a high shelf
- No pollen, no scent: allergy-friendly
Artificial Trailing Mini Leaf Bush (set of 2)
Entrance & kitchen
- A welcome vase guests see as they walk in
- A small bowl of preserved flowers on the kitchen counter
- Keep away from the stove and the sink
Dried Mini Pampa Natural (set of 15)
Bathroom
- Faux greenery in a bathroom with a shower: it handles the steam
- One plant on the vanity or a shelf
- A half bath without a shower can take preserved plants
Artificial Hydrangea Cream (set of 2)Photos that book
- One statement per photo. A single generous vase reads better on a phone screen than five small ones.
- Real texture. Real leaves and petals catch the light like live plants: they look natural in close-ups.
- Same look everywhere. Use the same vase and foliage in every unit: your listings look like a brand.
- Special stays. For honeymoons and anniversaries, offer or sell a preserved rose in a gift box.
Soft colors work too
A single preserved hydrangea in a white vase lights up a neutral room.
Preserved Hydrangea White
Hydrangea Light Blue
Hydrangea LavenderNatural, without the downsides
The card every host needs
Please don't water me.These plants are preserved: they stay beautiful without water or light.
Water ruins preserved plants. A small card next to each arrangement avoids accidents with guests and cleaners, and becomes a conversation piece guests mention in their reviews.
Tell your cleaning team too: dusting a few times a year with a hair dryer on the cool setting is all the care needed.
Property managers: the math for 10 units
With the example kit, 10 units cost about $970 once, less with volume pricing (10% off from 10 units, 20% off from 20, plus 5% to 10% on orders over $3,000). One fresh bouquet per stay in the same 10 units: about $10,800 a year. One order, the same look in every property.
Co-hosts and cleaning companies
Offer greenery as part of your setup package: buy at wholesale prices, resell with your margin, and save every host from replacing dead plants.
Rental decor essentials
Foliage for vases, soft flowers for nightstands and faux greenery for bathrooms, shipped in 24 to 96 hours from Georgia.
Preserved Eucalyptus Silver DollarSee more 
Preserved Olive BranchSee more 
Preserved Pampas Grass IvorySee more 
Preserved Tree FernSee more 
Preserved Baby's Breath NaturalSee more 
Preserved Rose in Glass Bowl WhiteSee more 
Preserved Rose in a Box RedSee more 
Artificial Pothos Leaf Bush (set of 3)See moreFrequently asked questions
Will it survive weeks without anyone?
Yes. Preserved plants need no water and no light. Keep them out of direct sun and away from heaters.
Can I put it in the bathroom?
In a bathroom with a shower, use faux greenery: steam damages preserved plants. A powder room without a shower is fine for preserved plants.
How quickly does it pay for itself?
Usually with one booked night. A typical kit for a 1 or 2-bedroom rental costs less than $100 at pro prices and lasts for years.
How do I clean it between stays?
It doesn't need it between stays. Dust it a few times a year with a hair dryer on the cool setting.
How long does it last?
Several years indoors, away from direct sun, heat and humidity.
Is it safe for guests with allergies?
Preserved plants have no pollen, no soil and no fragrance, so there is nothing to trigger allergies or attract insects.
Make your listing greener this week
Open your pro account to get wholesale prices from the first stem.
