Fake plants

[marlingardener]

I am blessed with a climate where we have fresh flowers in the yard almost all year around. Tomorrow morning I'll be cutting roses to refresh the two bouquets we have in the house.
When we lived up north, I would dry flowers and use them in arrangements. Not exactly "fake" but definitely not fresh and aromatic!
If it gives you pleasure, and hope for the next garden season, fake, dried, whatever, is fine by me!

 

[Maelalove]

I am blessed with a climate where we have fresh flowers in the yard almost all year around. Tomorrow morning I'll be cutting roses to refresh the two bouquets we have in the house.
When we lived up north, I would dry flowers and use them in arrangements. Not exactly "fake" but definitely not fresh and aromatic!
If it gives you pleasure, and hope for the next garden season, fake, dried, whatever, is fine by me!

Ooooh dried flowers is actually a great idea! I might have to use this, possibly in place of the fake ones. I love the look of the fake ones, but dried doesn't sound bad either. And that way I feel like it's more natural, too.

 

[marlingardener]

Some flowers lend themselves to drying, and others just wither, fade, and look sad. The ones that dry well are called "everlastings" and you can keep a bouquet for several years.
Here is a link from the U. of Missouri that lists flowers that dry well, and also instructions for different methods of drying/preserving. http://extension.missouri.edu/p/g6540
I've only air-dried flowers, so I don't know about freezing and silica gels, etc. Perhaps someone else here has more experience.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

My hydrangeas give wonderful
Opportunity for drying the flowers and a arrangement .

 

[Maelalove]

Some flowers lend themselves to drying, and others just wither, fade, and look sad. The ones that dry well are called "everlastings" and you can keep a bouquet for several years.
Here is a link from the U. of Missouri that lists flowers that dry well, and also instructions for different methods of drying/preserving. http://extension.missouri.edu/p/g6540
I've only air-dried flowers, so I don't know about freezing and silica gels, etc. Perhaps someone else here has more experience.

Ohhhhhhhhhh thank you for that! I hadn't really thought about how it may affect other types of flowers, I just kind of took that at face value.

 

[ReadmeByAmy]

Natural plants is more environment friendly than artificial plants. It removes toxins in the air while artificial plants collect dusts and dirts that still need regular cleaning when placed inside the house. That is why for me it is still best to have an indoor live plants than having a fake plants.

 

[Maelalove]

Natural plants is more environment friendly than artificial plants. It removes toxins in the air while artificial plants collect dusts and dirts that still need regular cleaning when placed inside the house. That is why for me it is still best to have an indoor live plants than having a fake plants.

I definitely agree with your reasons :] It's no doubt that natural plants have a lot of benefits to them. I'm glad you recognize that for reasoning. I wish I had the ability to care for them all the time, otherwise I would totally be on the same page as you.

 

[Sonjiskica]

Would anyone consider buying fake plants? I have a friend who loves them.
I love the look of hydrangeas and orchids. However, I can't keep my orchid alive for more then a few months. It also gets expensive to constantly have fresh hydrangeas in the house.

Honestly, I hate fake flowers! But, then again, I know a lot of people who love them, though I really don't see the reason! I basically don't like them because you don't put any effort in taking care of them, and they always look the same.

 

[ReadmeByAmy]

I definitely agree with your reasons :] It's no doubt that natural plants have a lot of benefits to them. I'm glad you recognize that for reasoning. I wish I had the ability to care for them all the time, otherwise I would totally be on the same page as you.

You are absolutely right

 

[prose]

Would anyone consider buying fake plants? I have a friend who loves them.
I love the look of hydrangeas and orchids. However, I can't keep my orchid alive for more then a few months. It also gets expensive to constantly have fresh hydrangeas in the house.

I have a couple of flower arrangements in my home with fake plants. They mainly consist of orchids, wisteria, and gladiolas. If my real orchid plant did better inside my house, I would consider getting rid of my fake flower arrangements. I have never considered using fake flowers outside in my yard, but I have seen others use fake flowers outside.

 

[alexiskilgannon]

I have to agree with everything you're saying. I'd much rather have real plants. I can understand why someone might want a fake plant to tend to because it might be a bit easier to maintain, but real plants are as simple as watering and making sure they get proper care. They are much more beautiful and I feel like they make you proud, especially when it survives.

 

[Maelalove]

I have to agree with everything you're saying. I'd much rather have real plants. I can understand why someone might want a fake plant to tend to because it might be a bit easier to maintain, but real plants are as simple as watering and making sure they get proper care. They are much more beautiful and I feel like they make you proud, especially when it survives.

I agree with you, although at the same time at least personally for me, I rarely have enough time to give it the attention it deserves, and although watering seems like it's the only thing you have to do, that's not always the case. And even if it was, if you have a lot of them it can get quite time restricting. But if it works for someone else, I'm happy as well. :]