Minneapolis, MN - If it were simply a matter of bringing nature's splendor indoors anytime of the year and keeping it looking healthy and fresh, there would be little need for silk plants and artificial flower arrangements. However, since the seasons and commercial greenhouses dictate what is in bloom, and it is challenging enough to have exotic tree-like plants thrive outdoors, much less inside, it is fortunate that artificial replicas today look anything but artificial. So lifelike they are, in fact, that an admirer would have to touch them to be certain they are not real
