We live in Nevada , and having live plants out on your balcony is futile due to the sun and heat.  I purchased two of these "bushes" to fill an outdoor pot, and I'm pleasantly surprised at how full they are and the sun/rain hasn't faded them a bit !!  I was fortunate enough to buy them on sale for $17.99 each, and it was a splendid purchase...I highly recommend them for indoor or outdoor use.