I bought this as a gift and have yet to give it to the recipient.  I did look at the little plants - they were packaged very well to avoid disturbance during shipment.  They look very nice - the colors are not quite as "real" looking as the photo might depict, but I think that is to be expected when buying a decorative item like this.  From across the room, they probably do look real, just not once you get right up to them.  They are cute and will serve the purpose the recipient has in mind for them.  Nice little decorative items.