Go Green: Top 10 Reasons for Artificial Plants, Trees & Flowers

(OPENPRESS) April 28, 2008 -- Many people grow natural house plants in their home but these require a great deal of maintenance most people no longer have as they run off to their jobs. In this modern world many are turning to artificial house plants to cut down on maintenance. Most sought after are the tropical house plants because of their vibrant colors which can add life to any house. Some of the more exotic specimens are Anthuriums, Lady Palms, Crotons and Dragon Trees. Natural Anthuriums were originally grown in Hawaii. The artificial tropical house plants retain the beauty and color of their natural versions and are available as indoor tropical plants in potted form. Major parts of their allure are the heart-shaped bracts which come in shades of whites, pinks, greens, reds and combinations of pastels. These artificial tropical house plants are sometimes sold in hanging baskets but the free-standing specimens tend to be more fashionable at this time. Some of the best selling varieties are the Tropic Ice, Kalapana, and the Mauna Kea White. The Tropic Ice anthurium displays gorgeous flowers in a combination of green, white and pink with heart shaped green leaves. They are included in the Obake type which produces large flowers of approximately 6” by 8”. Another popular Obake type is the Kalapana anthurium. This variety of artificial tropical house plant has red and green flowers with white spikes. As the name suggests, the Mauna Kea White anthurium has flowers that are pure white and exhibit a striking canary yellow spike. The flower is typically surrounded by dark green heart shaped leaves.Another popular artificial tropical house plant is the Ralphis, which is commonly known as the Lady Palm and can be found in homes and gardens throughout the world. These artificial tropical house plants have both pure green and variegated forms. They are available in a variety of sizes, from 48” to 96”, and can range in prices from $55 for the smaller specimens to $250 for an 8 foot tree. Top ten reasons to pick silk plants, trees and silk flowers over the real ones:1. Silk plants offer long term savings over the real ones, due to the fact that they require very little attention, if any. 2. No insects with silk plants, silk trees or silk flowers. Insects infest the moisture in live plants, trees or flowers. 3. Silk plants & floral greenery do not cause allergies compared to the real plants, trees or flowers. 4. Silk plants will never outgrow the space and they require no pruning. 5. Silk plants do not attract pets like real plants; this eliminates accidents and cleaning up chores. 6. The problem of water leaking from pots and smudging the area is eliminated totally. 7. Plants, trees & flowers decorating office environments, significantly reduce security issues by limiting the number of maintenance visits. 8. There is no need to use harmful pesticides. 9. No mold or mildew buildup occurs from watering. 10. You can add and rearrange silk flowers and silk plants to meet your individual tastes at any time