They say that you can’t beat the real deal; however is this always true? These days the manufacture of products is so sophisticated that it’s possible to replicate all sorts of naturally occurring things, often with a lot of success. Even one of the miracles of nature the flower can be recreated with great effectiveness these days.
But can artificial trailing plants or floral arrangements really rival real blooms?
Well in some ways they can’t. Imitation flowers won’t have the rich scent of a real flower, unless a perfume is added, instead a silk flower is meant to replicate the aesthetics of a flower rather than its smell.
However, they can be extremely effective when it comes to this replication of natural beauty. Using a high quality material like silk creates textures very similar to the look and feel of the real flower. This makes them absolutely ideal in a range of contexts, in offices spaces, wedding receptions or restaurants, for example.
So, fake flowers can very closely resemble real flowers; however they can go beyond this too. They don’t have the same practical disadvantages associated with using real flowers, for instance they won’t wilt over time, they require no maintenance and they last for years. Also, they don’t have the same implications in terms of allergies – remember, plant allergies are very common particularly hay fever.
In some ways a real flower will never be matched; however using imitation blooms might be preferable especially for decorative purposes in practical situations.
