Silk plants are artificial plants made from silk fabrics and other materials, including polyester, latex and polyresin. These plants are very good substitutions for natural plants because of two main reasons. First, using silk plants in your home and office will save you a lot of time. Unlike natural plants, silk plants do not need water, fertilizer and pesticide. Hence, the time you will spend watering plants or spraying pesticide can be used to perform other tasks. Second, silk plants cost less money than real plants in the long run. Silk plants will never die and, given the proper care, can even last forever. Compared to real plants that die or change with the season, silk plants will always remain as beautiful as the time you bought them. Also, the money you will spend for pesticides and fertilizer for natural plants can be put to other use if you buy silk plants.

Besides saving your time and money, other advantages of using silk plants include: (1) they will not outgrow their space; (2) allergic reactions are reduced since pesticide is not needed; (3) no water damage to carpeted floors and hardwood surfaces; and, (4) no mold or mildew.

Because of their many advantages and very realistic look, many people are now using silk plants not only for interior d'cor but also for their outdoor decorating needs.