Nope, not a follow on post regarding smoking, but a reference to the improvement that has occurred with what used to be termed plastic plants. The realism is striking these days when you look at silk trees, and the benefits are obvious - no upkeep, other than the odd dusting. If you are away from home for an extended period, these will not die without watering; and when autumn comes, there is no chance of leaves being shed all over the floor.