{"product_id":"lifelike-faux-green-artichoke-with-stem","title":"Lifelike Faux Green Artichoke With Stem","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"title\" content=\"Marlow Faux Artichoke Stem — Naturalistic Green Globe with Long Stem\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Lifelike faux artichoke stem with a single tightly-leaved green globe and a long bendable stem. 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The artichoke is one of the few subjects in the faux-stem category that genuinely benefits from being artificial — fresh artichokes wilt in days, dried ones go brittle, but the form itself is sculptural enough to hold a room year-round. A piece of always-on greenery that brings the kitchen-garden look indoors without the seasonal maintenance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eThe detail that makes it different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-body\"\u003e\n    Most faux artichokes fall into one of two traps — either a uniform plastic-green that screams artificial from across the room, or an over-stylised painted finish that looks ornamental rather than botanical. The Marlow avoids both. \u003cstrong\u003eThe bracts are individually formed in layered tones — a soft sage green at the base, deeper green through the middle layers, and a faint purple-tipped flush at the outer leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, mimicking the way a real artichoke colours as it matures. The stem is genuinely bendable, so the angle can be adjusted to sit naturally in any vase or jug rather than standing rigidly upright, and the leaves below the head can be flexed to add movement to a composition. Up close, the surface texture and tonal variation hold up to scrutiny — the details that separate a piece you display all year from one you replace within a few months.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"collection-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg style=\"flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.2\" stroke=\"#8b6f4e\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 18\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\n      \u003crect rx=\"1\" height=\"11\" width=\"16\" y=\"5\" x=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n      \u003cpath d=\"M5 5V4a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v1\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBuy two or three together for a fuller kitchen-jug arrangement, or pair singly with eucalyptus, olive or hydrangea stems for a layered, garden-gathered look. Sits beautifully in blue-and-white ceramic, terracotta and stoneware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"suits-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eMediterranean\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eModern Rustic\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eCoastal\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eFarmhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eTransitional\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"faq-label\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs it sold individually or as a set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eEach Marlow stem is sold individually — we'd suggest two or three for a generous kitchen-jug arrangement, or a single stem for a smaller bud vase or bottle. Buying in odd numbers (three, five) usually reads more naturally than even groupings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eCan the stem be trimmed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes — the bendable stem can be trimmed to length with wire cutters or strong scissors if needed for a shorter vase. Most people leave the stem at full length and simply position the artichoke at the right height by adjusting how deep the stem sits in the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhere does it work best?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA kitchen island, a kitchen windowsill, a dining table centrepiece, an entrance console alongside other foliage stems, or grouped on a sideboard. The Mediterranean-kitchen-garden character makes it a natural fit for stoneware, blue-and-white china and terracotta — less of a fit for highly polished, contemporary glass-and-chrome settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eDust gently with a soft brush — a clean, dry make-up brush works well for getting between the bracts. Avoid wet cleaners or soaking, which can damage the surface finish. Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the colour over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dims\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"dims-label\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dims-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eSingle faux stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eArtichoke head, green\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eStem\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eBendable, naturally-coloured\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eIndividual stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eIndoor use\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eKitchens, dining rooms, consoles\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CharlesTed Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57439041093957,"sku":"FLOCHKMM1040-SS26","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9782\/7397\/files\/faux_artichoke.jpg?v=1779819111","url":"https:\/\/www.charlestedhome.co.uk\/products\/lifelike-faux-green-artichoke-with-stem","provider":"CharlesTed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}