Anyone wanting to add a beautiful flowering arrangement to a room where they normally keep an indoor plant, will find silk orchid plants a beautiful addition. They are artificially made to look just like the real thing and can be superb with their many colors, shapes and sizes and matching bases.

These artificial orchids range in types from the beautiful cattleya and phalaenopsis varieties to the lovely cymbidiums and many others. The variety of containers add to their charm and also add to the real effect. There are displays which show off those that normally produce the larger flowers and there are the mini displays which have the tiny orchids.

There are many uses for these artificially potted plants, they can be used in entrance or reception areas of office businesses or other buildings where they would add a softness to the surrounding area for places like hotels, theatres or clubs.

As a centre piece on guest tables at a wedding reception they may be an ideal thing, they could also be useful at many other celebrations as a table piece. For a romantic feel at a dimly lit restaurant a beautiful miniature cattleya or phalaenopsis in the middle of the table would add to the charm.

For ease of looking after the silk type outweighs the real thing for indoor use. Although cut orchids keep very well indoors and will last for around four weeks or more they are usually only available while in season, and silk orchids can be there all the time. The real plants also require knowledge on how to look after them properly and can become quite shabby if this is not followed.

Whether in homes or rooms that are used for parties, entertaining, informal meetings or any other places where people come together, these artificial flowering plants will look great when placed in an eye catching area of the room. More information on these lovely varieties of plants is available on the internet websites.

Martin Elmer is the editor of Silk orchids. Here you can also read more about Artificial orchid plants.