I definitely don't prefer fake plants or flowers.  However, these are an exception! I have a covered front porch that doesn't get much sunlight.  I tried to keep Boxwood bushes alive in my planters, but they never grew.  I wanted something larger to compliment our large, beautiful, wooden front door.  These are perfect.  I followed the advice of other reviewers; I fluffed them, put them in planters, and covered the bases with pea gravel.  They look quite real and enhance our entrance beautifully!

Pros: fairly priced & real looking when added to planters with pea gravel
Cons: none!