How to Care for Your Paper Model Plant (So It Doesn’t Become Confetti)

Congratulations on adopting a paper model plant! Unlike real plants, it won’t wilt, attract bugs or judge you for forgetting to water it. However, it still needs a little love to stay in tip-top shape. Here’s how to keep your paper greenery looking fresh (without actually having to be a plant parent).

1. Keep It Dry (Duh, It’s Paper!)

Watering this plant is not an act of kindness—it’s a one-way ticket to soggy disaster.

• Avoid placing it near sinks, humid bathrooms or anywhere your clumsy coffee spills tend to happen.
• If it gets wet, don’t panic! Gently pat it dry and pretend it never happened.
• Consider hiding it from sneaky humidity—because moisture is just air-born betrayal.

2. Protect It from the Sun (Because Even Fake Plants Sunburn)

While real plants thrive in sunlight, paper plants prefer the life of a cave-dweller.

• Keep it out of direct sunlight unless you want it to fade into a sad, washed-out version of itself.
• If it starts looking like an ancient scroll, it’s time to move it to the shade.

3. Dust It (So It Doesn’t Look Like It’s Been Abandoned for a Century)

Like their live counterparts, they collect dust like they’re auditioning for a haunted house.

• Gently dust it with a soft brush or damp cloth.
• Rocket blowers works too—just don’t blast it into next week.
• Absolutely do not try to wash it unless you enjoy watching things disintegrate.

4. Handle with Care (It’s Not a Toy, Unless You Like DIY Disasters)

Paper is fragile, and so is your heart when you accidentally crush a leaf.

• Always pick it up from the base, not by the delicate fronds (unless you’re trying to teach yourself a life lesson).
• If a leaf bends, gently straighten it—don’t panic and throw it in the recycling bin out of frustration.

5. Store It Properly (So It Doesn’t Become an Origami Accident)

If you ever want to put your paper plant away (which, honestly, why would you?):

• Store it in a dry, box with tissue paper for cushioning—don’t just shove it in a drawer like an old receipt.
• Keep heavy objects away from it unless you want to unbox a pancake plant later.

6. Fixing Oopsies (For When Life Happens)

Sometimes, accidents happen. Luckily, paper plants are more forgiving than real ones.

• Small Tear? A tiny dab of clear glue or tape will do the trick.
• Bent Leaves? Press them under a book—think of it as paper plant spa treatment.
• Detached Pieces? Reattach them with glue, and pretend it was never broken in the first place.

Final Thoughts

Unlike real plants, your paper model will never judge you for neglect, but it will suffer if you treat it like a napkin. Keep it dry, dust it occasionally and avoid accidental destruction. If you follow these simple rules, your low-maintenance leafy friend will stay looking fresh for years!