Although plastic and silk plants and flowers are often utilized for their low maintenance properties, they can not take the place of real plants and flowers in a space. Real plants and flowers add color and vitality to any room and their changing properties contribute to the room's dimension and texture. If budget, lighting or maintenance is an issue, speak with a local nursery that can assist with specific problems. If plentiful indirect natural lighting is not an issue, ultra low maintenance orchid plants bloom for up to eight weeks and may be purchased for twenty dollars or less. Regardless of specific choices, real plants and flowers add desired life to any environment.