I was very please with the authentic look this artificial plant has. After spending a little time "fluffing up" the branches (separating them to something more life-like) is looks great. You WILL want to purchase another pot to slip the plant into, though. What it comes it is not intended to be the final product. In fact, one of the ones I ordered had a cracked pot. Not a big deal, though, since it got covered up. Great buy!