subject: The Joy Of Using Artificial Plants [print this page] Artificial plants can be used to spruce up the house, a wedding, baby shower, birthday party, or basically any occasion. They are easier to care for than real flowers, since they won't die when someone forgets to water them. There are all sorts of versions of artificial foliage; from the small plastic ferns placed in fish tanks to beautifully ornate orchids along the table at the local church bazaar. The silk arrangements of today are able to look more real than the plastic plants of long ago.
Real plants tend to get a bit upset with the lack of water, which makes it difficult to go on vacation for long periods of time. Artificial flowers and plants don't need water or care while everyone is gone, so there is no need to bother the neighbor about caring for your houseplants.
It's also nice when vacation time rolls around and no one has to be paid to come over and water the plants. This non-maintenance feature of synthetic plants is often why businesses opt for filling their offices with fake trees, ferns, shrubs, and vines. Not only do they not require water, but they also don't need any light source.
A plastic palm tree can be placed in a dark corner and still look just as healthy after a year in that same location. Doctors' offices tend to lean more towards synthetic foliage as well.
The creation of the artificial plant has made it possible for anyone to enjoy the beauty of flowers, no matter where s/he lives. A small apartment can be difficult to find enough light to support a plant, whereas a fake bouquet or houseplant will always look gorgeous.
Gorgeous displays can be placed all over the house, using artificial flowers and plants, without breaking the bank. These synthetic creations have come a long way from the chunky plastic daisies of long ago.
Artificial plants can be used for sprucing up any festivity as well as the family fish tank. There doesn't even have to be a special occasion or holiday around the corner for purchasing one of the synthetic creations of today, sometimes its just nice to add some color to a drab room.
